Best Plug-In Hybrid Luxury SUVs
Car and Driver's rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of several hundred vehicles each year and from our expert editors' subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We've ranked the best plug-in hybrid (PHEV) luxury SUVs from multiple size categories based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We take rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you're interested in. The models here all offer plug-in hybrid powertrains, but the listed base prices may not apply to the PHEV configuration.
Top Ranked Plug-In Hybrid Luxury SUVs at a glance
1
2026 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$105,150
EPA MPG
22 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Cayenne E-Hybrid is Porsche’s attempt at distilling nearly 80 years' worth of sports car pedigree into a plug-in-hybrid SUV — and it mostly works. Learn More
2
2026 Bentley Bentayga
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$210,000 est
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: Offering world-beating luxury and signature Bentley style, the Bentayga is exactly what you'd expect from an SUV with the Flying B hood ornament Learn More
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3
2026 BMW X5 Hybrid
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$76,650
EPA MPG
22 combined
C/D SAYS: The BMW X5 Hybrid brings all the luxury and sportiness of the regular X5 with a plug-in hybrid powertrain for increased fuel efficiency. Learn More
4
2026 Lamborghini Urus
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$280,000 est
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: With extroverted style and bonkers performance, the Lamborghini Urus takes a wild stab at practicality with its SUV bodystyle. Learn More
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5
2026 Land Rover Range Rover
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$115,450
EPA Est. Range
53 miles
C/D SAYS: While it's best known as the SUV of choice for wealthy estate owners and British Royals, the 2026 Range Rover continues the brand's tradition of off-road capability. Learn More
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6
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e Hybrid
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$61,450
EPA MPG
25 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Hybrid SUV is a plug-in that can go an impressive 54 miles on electricity alone, but it's not as impressive when the charge runs out. Learn More
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7
2026 Volvo XC60 Hybrid
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$62,545
EPA MPG
28 combined
C/D SAYS: Read our 2026 Volvo XC60 Hybrid review for information on ratings, pricing, specs, and features, and see how this SUV performed in our testing. Learn More
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8
2026 Volvo XC90 Hybrid
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$77,595
EPA MPG
27 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Volvo XC90 T8 Hybrid SUV is still satisfying after many years thanks to important quality-of-life updates. Learn More
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9
2026 BMW XM
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$161,150
EPA MPG
14 combined
C/D SAYS: The BMW XM is quick and ultra-indulgent, but conflicts between its sport and luxury sides lead to some discombobulation. Learn More
10
2026 Lexus NX Hybrid
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$45,470
EPA Est. Range
37 miles
C/D SAYS: While no one is about to call the Lexus NX Hybrid exciting, it does its job well as a bite-sized, handsome, and efficient subcompact luxury SUV. Learn More
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