Plug-In Small Hybrid SUVs

*These SUVs are ranked by mpg-e, or "miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent." This metric represents the number of miles a car can travel using a quantity of alternative fuel (in this case, electricity stored in a battery) with the same energy content as a gallon of gasoline. Check out our complete list ofplug-in hybrid SUVs with the best mpg-e ratingshere.

Prices listed don't include potential federal tax credits.

2020 Volvo XC60 Polestar front three quarter in motion 2

Volvo's stylish small luxury hybrid SUV delivers 400 hp, and if you want to kick things up a notch, opt for the even more powerful Polestar version. The AWD plug-in boasts 520 miles of total range, and 19 of those miles can be driven on electricity alone.

2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i front three quarter in motion 1

The plug-in BMW X3 features a four-cylinder engine and an electric motor combination to produce a total of 288 hp. Although it's not one of the most powerful plug-in small luxury hybrid SUVs, it's estimated to get 60 mpg-e and have 20 miles of electric-only range.

2018 Audi Q5 front three quarter in motion 2

The regular Audi Q5 isn't particularly fuel efficient, achieving only 24 mpg in combined city and highway driving. But the electrified Q5 gets 65 MPGe, making it more efficient than other plug-in luxury compact hybrid SUVs. Drivers can travel up to 20 miles on pure electricity at speeds up to 85 mph in this AWD SUV.

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If you're looking for a more spacious Mini Cooper, check out the Countryman. The plug-in hybrid variant is quick, packing a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine and electric motor system good for 221 hp. It comes with AWD and has an electric driving range of 18 miles.

2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV front three quarter 02

A global best-seller, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV delivers 74 mpg-e and an all-electric driving range of 22 miles. It also benefits from a strong 10-year/100,000-mile limited warranty for the powertrain, battery, and PHEV components.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek AWD Plug In Hybrid front three quarter

Of all the plug-in hybrid crossovers currently on the market, this little Subaru is the most efficient. Plus, it's a capable off-roader, tackling trails with large rocks, deep ruts, and steep grades. In normal driving, you can travel 17 miles on electricity alone, and a total of 480 miles with the gas engine added to the mix.

We didn't expect this, but the upcoming plug-in version of the RAV4 will be both efficient and powerful. Toyota says it will be the second-quickest accelerating vehicle in the brand's lineup, packing 302 hp under the hood. More impressive, it's expected to have an EV driving range of 39 miles. Look for this sleeper SUV to arrive in the summer of 2020.

For the 2020 model year, Mercedes gave the plug-in hybrid GLC a larger battery pack and torquier electric motor. The new AWD crossover will make 315 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque when it goes on sale in the first half of the year. Fuel economy and official range numbers have yet to be released, but we anticipate it'll get around 25 to 30 miles of pure EV driving on a charge.

Ford is bringing out a plug-in hybrid Escape this spring. It will be available on every trim of the Escape except S and SE Sport. We don't know all the details yet but expect an all-electric driving range of at least 30 miles.