10 New Plug-in Hybrid Cars, Trucks, and SUVs for 2025 (Review with Prices & Specs)
It seems that legislators all over the world have overestimated the electrification ambitions. As a result, manufacturers that have access to the full sales and research data are starting to postpone their switch to all-electric powertrains and start introducing more plug-in hybrids to their lineups. Today, we’d like to give an overview of the newest PHEVs for those who still want to have a gas engine as a backup.
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00:00 Introduction
00:34 Mazda CX-80
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Not only did Mazda manage to improve their already existing SUV and crossover lineup, it also managed to bring all new models like the CX-80. This newcomer has a very exciting PHEV powertrain option that uses a 2.5-liter inline-4 engine with 323-horsepower and a 17.8-kilowatt-hour battery.
02:08 BMW M5
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Despite putting on weight and showing a less impressive acceleration time, the upcoming BMW M5 will still attract the attention of muscle sedan fans. With a PHEV powertrain, this 4-door luxury vehicle will make 717 horsepower from a 4.4L V8 with M TwinPower Turbo.
04:06 RAM Ramcharger
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The range anxiety is no more with the mighty Ramcharger that could cover up to 690 miles without the need to refuel. Such range estimations come courtesy of a 92 kilowatt-hour battery pack and a 3.6-Liter Pentastar V6 that serves as a generator.
05:29 Mercedes AMG GT63 S E Performance
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Modern plug-in hybrid setups not only help you save gas and gain better fuel efficiency but also gain access to improved performance characteristics. The new GT63 S E Performance uses a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 and two e-motors to produce the combined output of 805 horsepower and 1,047 pound-feet of torque. This is enough to propel this sleek coupe to 60 mph in less than 2.7 seconds.
06:54 Renault Rafale
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This all-new French coupe SUV comes with a decent number of powertrain options, among which is a plug-in setup with a 1.6L gas unit and 2 electric motors powered by a 9-kilowatt-hour battery to reach the combined output of 300 horses.
08:07 Bentley Continental GT
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Offered both in coupe and convertible body styles, the upcoming Continental GT features a significant update both on the inside and the outside. Besides hiding a mighty twin-turbo V-8 engine with a 4.0-liter displacement under the hood, this vehicle also uses two e-motors to reach the combined output of 771 horsepower.
09:58 Bugatti Tourbillon
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The most powerful vehicle in today’s lineup puts to use a 8.35 L naturally aspirated Cosworth V16, 3 electric motors and a 25 kilowatt-hour battery. Despite being able to produce 1,800 horsepower at its peak, this vehicle would still let you travel up to 37 miles in the city without burning any fuel.
11:11 Polestones 01
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Polestones is a brand-new player in the automotive world, so their first products have to be both good looking and technologically advanced to attract as many customers as possible. Their first SUV model has a large 56-kilowatt-hour battery and a 1.5L turbo engine that could let you travel up to 700 miles without refueling.
12:20 BYD Shark
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There aren’t many pickup trucks with electrified power. Luckily, BYD is trying to fix this with their Shark model. The newcomer combines the modern exterior aesthetics. The 1.5-liter turbo engine and 2 e-motors produce 430 horsepower to guarantee an electrified sprint from 0 to 60 in 5.7 seconds.
13:34: Lamborghini Urus SE
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For the first time in the history of the Urus moniker, the Italian performance SUV started relying not only on the potent twin-turbo V8 and also on electric power. As a result, you can enjoy 789 horsepower and 701 pound-feet of torque.
14:51 Mercedes-AMG GLC S E Performance
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The PHEV version of the Mercedes’ high-performance coupe SUV uses a 6 kilowatt-hour battery pack to improve its performance and reach the 60 mph speed in just 3.4 seconds.
