Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars of 2026 and 2027

The Edmunds experts test drive plug-in hybrid car contenders on our test track and in the real world. Our ratings assess performance, comfort, technology, utility, value and more. How we rank plug-in hybrid cars

Best Plug-in hybrid cars

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or PHEVs, feature a large battery pack that can be recharged by plugging it in. They offer a limited all-electric range and can also operate as normal hybrids.

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  1. •2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
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Edmunds Rating
7.5/10
The Prius Plug-In Hybrid is sleek and stylish, but even more exciting are its substantial all-electric range, high fuel economy and pleasing driving characteristics. But the latest Prius does suffer from lackluster space for rear passengers and cargo.
MSRP
$33,775 - $40,470
Combined MPG
48 - 52
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Best Small luxury plug-in hybrid cars

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  1. •2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE
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Edmunds Rating
6.3/10
You'd be right to expect amazing things from the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance. After all, it's 671 hp from a small sedan. But the car's plug-in hybrid powertrain adds a bunch of weight, and that negatively affects handling and road comfort. If you're searching for the 'ultimate driving' sedan, you should probably shop at a different German dealership.
MSRP
$88,000
Combined MPG
20

Best Midsize luxury plug-in hybrid cars

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  1. #12026 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Wagon
  2. #22026 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53
  3. #32026 BMW M5 Touring
  4. #42026 BMW M5
1st
Edmunds Rating
8.0/10
The Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid wagon is fast, practical and stylish. The plug-in hybrid powertrain also allows for 40-plus miles of all-electric driving, if that's your thing. However, the E 53 suffers from an overly firm ride, and not all of our drivers love the car's screen-intensive interior.
MSRP
$78,300 - $93,350
Combined MPG
22 - 25
2nd
Edmunds Rating
8.0/10
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is an exemplar of both comfort and luxury, and the AMG E 53 adds a healthy dollop of performance to that equation. Smooth, elegant and seriously quick, the E 53 doesn't compromise the E-Class' core values in its quest to provide an engaging drive.
MSRP
$89,600 - $93,350
Combined MPG
22 - 24
3rd
Edmunds Rating
6.3/10
The BMW M5 Touring helps keep the high-performance wagon dream alive in the U.S. Its technology features, interior quality and everyday practicality are beyond reproach, but a heavy curb weight dampens its performance capabilities.
MSRP
$125,300
Combined MPG
13
4th
Edmunds Rating
6.1/10
The BMW M5 is supposed to do a little bit of everything. The redesigned M5 offers some striking numbers and a great interior, but it has gained half a ton in weight and lost some of its dynamic talents in the process. If you want one, don't let us stop you — just know this M5 isn't as sharp as the M5s of old.
MSRP
$123,300 - $125,300
Combined MPG
13 - 14

Best Large luxury plug-in hybrid cars

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  1. •2026 Mercedes-Benz S 580e Hybrid
  2. •2026 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid
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Edmunds Rating
8.1/10
Mercedes-Benz took what was already one of the best luxury sedans on the road and made it quicker, more efficient and (marginally) less expensive. The only catches here: It's more expensive than its rivals and it fails to look the part from the outside. It also prioritizes passenger space over cargo space almost to a fault.
MSRP
$130,400
Combined MPG
23
Edmunds Rating
6.0/10
The Porsche Panamera will impress you with its quick acceleration, engaging handling and practical cargo area. But its technology features and overall comfort lag behind what you get from other executive luxury sedans.
MSRP
$127,200 - $245,200
Combined MPG
21
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