I just purchased the Plug in Kia, Niro, because I was absolutely Spoiled by my Mercedes-Benz ML 250 Diesel. 30 MPG was great, and diesel engines last for over a million miles. I first thought about the KIA Sportage, but the price was way too much for what you get. I jumped on the Kia Niro Plug-In. WOW no gas yet because 90 percent of my driving is grocery getting and once in a blue moon, a long trip (over 800 Miles) I carry both 120 volt charger that takes 2 days to charge adn the 240 volt charger, that charges in just a few hours!. The Niro Plug-In has tons of features, outstanding warranty, and an ICE COLD Air conditioning that makes a man realize he has nipples too! I am VERY impressed with the Niro and will connect to your Android phone with Spotify, plus Google maps that are ALWAYS updated, (Not on the standard car maps that were usually installed last year) Thank you for your GREAT information! I am an absolute penny pincher, and am even trying to figure out how to double or triple the size of my lithium battery to go even further for free. Now to figure out a solar system to charge the KIA from the sun. :)

I went with the 2023 Crosstrek PHEV and am loving it!

Bought a ford escape PHEV, Titanium. Very happy with it. 80% of electric power on 7Km so far. Urban travel mostly. took 7 month from ordrering to delevery

I bought a BMW x5 45e. It handles beautifully, can tow around 7000 lbs, has self driving mode, is AWD, it is the height of luxury with well thought out technology, and is an easy to use, plug in hybrid. Battery only mode is 30-37 miles.

Got a Sportage SX PHEV white color JuLy 5th in Quebec. Just WoW wow wow We love it

I agree with your assessment aside from the premium cars. The prices change dramatically with them

Great video, thanks. One omission... the new US tax rebate. They've reduced the battery size requirement (now it's just a minimum of 7 kwhr) and imposed restrictions on battery material sourcing and assembly locations. Kinda difficult to find good information on that rebate at the moment, and I'd love it if you chimed in. Also, unless I'm very much mistaken, the Ford Escape PHEV is the only vehicle from that list that is assembled in the US. I have no idea about the battery material sourcing. But if you can knock $7500 off your taxes for the year by buying an Escape instead of a Niro or Tucson, that makes a big difference on the budget outlook for one of these vehicles.

Hi Shari, I follow your youtube page for a while and I really like your videos. Can you also make a video on 5 seater SUVs which are good in rear seat space. One of the challenge with Lexus RX or Audi Q5 is that the rear seat doesnt have much room and looks tight. Any recommendations would really help. Thanks Srini

Best is outlander phev. The option price , ev range . And luxury all together . This is the best .

It looks like Outlander is the best choose, it is more EV car than a hybrid, with no gearbox, no PTU, no rear axle, a good EV range, 7 seats, good acceleration, nice design, rich options, good price and Japan quality.

Thank you for the thorough coverage on each SUV.

Shari what do you think about Nissan E power can you make a show for it please thank you.

Another mention for the Lincoln Corsair GT. Its made in the US (Kentucky), is eligible for tax incentives, runs on Regular fuel (most others are Premium), and is a 2.5L Atkinson Cycle engine developed by Toyota. Close to 30 miles on pure electric, great mileage on pure ICE mode and even better as Hybrid, Best of all worlds.

Superb well organized review. I'm going with the NX 450h+.😊

RAV 4 Prime - Awesome vehicle !! Its worth the order time.

RAV4 Prime at local dealership is on a 2 year old waiting list of 13 people still. Made in Japan and they are producing very few for the market due to supply issues. Placed my name on a hybrid instead that is a 12 month waiting list. Crazy times.

In an ideal world, I would be walking up to a Toyota dealership and driving away with a Toyota Rav4 Prime. But, Toyota has not really been up to the task with investing in an EV future. On top of that, the current supply chains are already straining supply. So, as a consumer who is eager to make the transition to a PHEV, I'm left with going to a dealership (in SoCal) and have the associates stare me straight in the face and ask for a $10k markup...with no federal rebates because of the new legislation. Crazy world. I have to consider #9 on the list as Ford (the one dealer I found) accepts custom orders with no dealer markups or add-ons. Great video BTW!!!

In 2018 i bought a honda clarity PHEV in Canada $39999. Before tax and at the time a $14000. Gov incentive with 72km electric range and combined 500km. It is amazing I got 115000 km's on it now and only did brakes on it. It was discontinued in 2021...

Does anyone know why there is no plug-in hybrid forerunner? I would buy that yesterday if it was available.

Not sure whether the 2023 Rav4 Prime is different tech, but mine arrived in mid-April, so one month of use in the moderate temperatures in southern England (5-15 degrees C typically during the day). Takes 5 hours to fully charge, although we have 240V in the UK so that may make a difference. My range has never been lower than 45 miles and on local in-town round-trip commuting, it'll do closer to 55-60 miles on a full battery. In fact, the "expected" range started at 42 miles when I first got the vehicle, and on full charge it now shows 51. Our fuel filling stations have minimum 5 litre rules, and I was shocked the first week to only need 3.9 litres before the fuel pump tripped out. I managed to nurse it up to 5l exactly, but clearly don't need to fill up every week. I have done a couple of longer runs, but my total fuel bill a month would have been (at current prices) £180 in my old Renault Scenic, £135 in my Rav4 Hybrid, but so far I have spent £59 on electricity and £32 on fuel, covering 786 miles. Pretty nice.

Are resistance band weights accurate?

If you live in a cold climate, then a heat pump is a real good idea, I know the RAV4 has one. If you buy, say a Tuscon which I believe does not have a heat pump, then you will find the gas engine is cutting in a lot more and negates the whole purpose of having a PHEV & you'd be better off with a standard hybrid (we drive a Tucson Blue). I think this was a glaring omission in what was otherwise, a good presentation.

My question is I am looking to buy a 2024 PHEV, the models are Lincoln Corsair and the Volvo XC 60 which one is the better buy

Thank you Sir.

Great video

Hi Shari, Do you see any chance of new car prices gonna go down at some point in the future? or is it just continue going up. (We’re talking about 1 year period give or take) And what is the best time to buy a car, at the beginning, middle, or at the end of a year, and at the beginning, mid, or at the end of a month? Love your video by the way 👍

beautiful and great, wish i could afford it. guess i'll keep my 2007 kia

Have you tested the new Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 de plug-in hybrid?

I have the BMW 45E as well, it’s amazing! The new 50E appears to be even better. Different price point I know, but put up against these cars it would be far superior so definitely belongs in the line up. I bought mine used for about what the top of the line Lexus Hybred costs.

Not sure about this video. In other one that he talks about, he does mention the Hyundai Tucson plug in hybrid as # 3 for best one. Also I wonder if he is paid to promote RAV4 Prime since it was the first on the list on pr ious video. Toyota Rav 4 hybride, at the moment have n Many issues in regard to the electric system under the car as for corrosion which is only guarantee for 3 years. There is a law suit at the moment with Toyota in regards to RAV4 hybride for this situation.

How about the upcoming mazda cx 90 phev?

PLEASE do a video on the best pug in hybrid CARS for 2023.

Rav4 is Suzuki Across how they change the label to Toyota ??

not sure about xc60 phev but the rest of the mentioned cars requires wait time of anywhere from 12-36 months.

The NX is rated at 37 miles or 61 km. The combined fuel economy is 6.6 L/100km. The numbers aren't the same as the RX as the RX is a heavier car

By legendary Toyota reliability were you referring to the BZ4X - recalled because the wheels might fall off!

i bought a sportage phev a few days b4 biden signed the bill. do i qualify for the phev tax credit then?

Please do a video on the Ford Tourneo. Thx.

Is Lexus NX 450 plug-in or just Hybrid, please let me know, thx for your Videos

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV outmatches Rav 4 Prime via 7 seat option, cargo space and the best part: fast charging availability, so if you drive longer distances, you can extend EV drive range and save more money on fuel while having snacks ..

THANK YOU FOR PUTTING CAD PRICE!

Imo more info such as the height for driver view also wading depth, ppl like me simply prefer higher view point as nowadays with too much tall transport on the road as well as annoying led light. Wading depth info help determine safety since floods is getting more & more common lol.

👍. You provide the reviews everyone is interested in. Nailed it on the top 2. Great job ✅ Folks, don’t get sucked into an auto purchase which takes 1/3 of your income. You’ll never get ahead and assume a lifetime of liability and debt is normal. (The objective of auto advertising). It’s not. If a deep recession or a depression hits the bank takes everything and you are left with nothing. If you’re doing it right the bank pays you money, you don’t pay the bank. Be an owner not a loaner.

I would recommend anything but hyundai or kia unless you wanna die burnt inside the car or engine blow up and they deny warranty repair

I have the Rav4 Prime 2023 and this vehicle is a beast!!! Super Fast the only thing that they need to upgrade is the battery. It's too small, 40 miles per charge (in sport mode) will drain in a blink on an eye. But in general the car is an A+.

For me I prefer the Outlander it has everything I need...

Great video! I would like to mention that i believe the outlander will beat the rav4 based on the numbers coming out of korea and australia is seems to get 80km ev range and maybe 5.5l/100km

I reckon the Kia Sorento is the best in overall value given the very high tech you get & the comfort + the 7 year warranty

Very insightful. What is the price range for the Lexus RX?

I will argue one of the hallmarks of an "suv" is all wheel drive..the ford escape and huyandi niro you feature are front drive only , therefore not suvs but raised hatchbacks

I currently have the Prius V four 2017 but considering the Kia Sportage PHEV for the price

If you put Mitsubishi Outlander as #4 and Toyota RAV4 as #1 on the list, you should have included Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

😊 Is Kia Seltos 2023 good to buy? I would highly appreciate if u can share some review. Thank you

I am waiting for Venza phev. More luxury but it is not as expensive as Lexus

I bite the bullet and brought the RAV4 Prime 2023. Just Wow. Love the vehicle. It has a comfortable ride, firm handling, quick acceleration, and luxurious interior. On a level 2 charger( Chargepoint), it takes about 2 hours 20 min from 0 to 100%. I am driving to and from work in city driving round trip in EV mode around 25 miles and I still have 1/2 battery power left. I have been driving a week in strictly EV mode and I still have a full tank of gas with a HV range of 560 miles. Insane!!! Just imagine if Toyota can some how improve the EV range to 100 miles in the future, this vehicle would be the top selling brand worldwide and will set the standard for all other PHEV. Now I wonder if I should start using HV mode to use some of the gas in the vehicle before it loses its fuel burning efficiency from staying too long in a tank.😮

I am thinking between RAV4 SE plug in hybrid and xse hybrid is that the same as rav4 prime?

What about the electric wire problem on Toyota Rav 4, there is a class action against ToyoTa in Quebec…

How about GLC300?

It is too bad that the new Honda CR-V does not came as a plug-in hybrid. It is well built, bigger inside and I believe much quieter on the highway than the very, very good Toyota RAVA4 Prime.

Any comment on X3, X5 PHEV ?

I’ll buy the RAV 4 Hybrid Prime

Why not a Lincoln Corsair GT? Its the luxury version of the Escape WITH AWD!

Rav 4 prime is always selling for 10k over suggested retail price. That is crazy.

Why don’t you talk about the heat pumps ? That’s the critical differentiator especially for people living in cold weather. You should provide some technical info.

how does bmw x5 45e is not on the list

I have 22 Niro hybrid and get at least 50mpg

Hi Shari, great video:) I am looking for a 3-row AWD PHEV. The options I could even find are Volvo XC90 and Kia Sorento. Having only 2 choices makes it difficult. Any others come to mind?

Have you considered Mazda’s new CX-60 for this video?

I need some suggestions to buy or choose hybrid SUV - which one is better? Honda CRV or KIA Sportage or Hyundai Tucson or any other suggestions please? I am looking for reliability and less maintenance

One of Germany car expert magazine compares plug hybrid Toyota Lav4 with Kia Spotage. The magazine announced kia spotage is 1 generation better than Toyota lav4. Go to see very famous German magazine in Europe.

Tucson 2023 hybrid?

Why no Merc GLA 250e.

Rav 4 was a new model in 2019 and it’s still the best.

I love you My RAV4 PHEV prime dynamic premium 🚙🔌⚡️

Re: Lexus RX 450 H+ , when is coming out?

The RAV4 prime is essentially unattainable. Minimum weight of 12 months to two years. Most people can’t wait that long when shopping for a new car.

What about Mazda CX 60?!?

When will we have a Diesel-electric (or Gasoline-electric) that uses a smaller 500cc (not a 2.5L or 2500cc) 10KW generator to recharge the battery pack and power the drive motors? You know, just like the current Diesel electric locomotives have been doing for decades (sans batteries). The generator constantly charges the battery pack (ex. an 8.8kWh battery in

I do not understand why the top companies like Toyota do not produce more PHEV if they are selling so well. Kick up the production!

As of now, my personal favorite PHEV is MY23 Outlander hands down. One of the most important factors missing in your review is the DC charging capability, that's a deal breaker for me personally. On a side note, the Lexus picks look soo ugly in their design(lost of interest immediately), and Toyota is kinda hyped up imo.

What about Mazda cx 70/90?

The entire underside of the 2023 is now shielded with removable panels to keep most contamination away. The 2023 electrical cable shroud has also been modified to allow any possible contaminants to freely drain off. Toyotas constant improvement company are why they are so trusted. They’re not perfect but they seem to always want to improve.

Mercedes GLC 300e,BMW X1 30e, Landrover

I know this is a crossover vid, but i think it shouldve been mentioned, the V60 Recharge has the same drivetrain as the XC60 recharge, more electric range, (more carrying capacity than the 2022 Niro), but starts at 59950 CAD, which means it just barely qualifies for the national gov't EV rebate here, where the XCs dont. Wagons qualify at the same 60k threshold as SUVs here. Both Lexus and Volvo found a way to limbo under that bar with the NX450h+ and V60 T8 sharing identical base spec MSRPs, and lead the luxury marques in electric range, but the NX at that price was VERY stripped down, vs the V60 still gets a decent list of features, though obvs not competitive with the cheaper top trim Hyundais and kias. I just thought it's funny seeing luxury brands strip down their cars and cut MSRP for a piddly $5000 discount from the government, and a gov't rebate is what it took to get car makers to sell Canadians a cheaper base spec than the US. But I passed on the escape PHEV cause it was 2wd only and a lil too tall for my needs. I passed the Niro phev because it's 2wd only, its a glorified hatchback, and its 2022 range and power figures were a lil anemic for my tastes. but if final specs would get announced for the 2023 Niro phev... I could overlook a lack of awd and loss of interior space, if power and electric range go up, and height doesnt grow. My V60 T8 deposit is refundable, and lord knows I aint getting it any time soon... Kia, get ur shit together.

Rave4 Prime is my choice. Nex is Prius Prime.

No Alfa Romeo Tonale?

So no Lincoln Corsair? Good space, uses regular gas and luxury finishes, why it didn't make the list?

I thought I had seen the Outlander on your do not buy list! Eeek!

My favorite PHEV car is Alfa Romeo Tonale

Why, oh why doesn't Toyota sell PHEVs here in Australia! We're a big bloody country with loooong distances, ideal for a PHEV.

Number 4 is the best . The new outlander is king of the road!

Where is MAZDA CX-60?

don't by the Volvo XC recharge! It has a Propulsion system problem. i had a lemon and got a second one which is having the same problem as before. lasts 2-4 months before it just bombs!

Is the Ford Escape also like the Hyundai and Kia in that when in EV mode and HVAC is on it will run the engine, as someone else commented on below?

Thinking about buying Mistsubishi Outlander PHEV due to 3 rows and low price. Although Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is not qualifying for federal tax credit. Is it worth buying then?

Is it possible to drive a hybrid plug-in only on electric power without any gas in it

You forgot the Peugeot 3008.

Outlander🎉🎉🎉🎉

Ford hybrid technology was NOT borrowed from Toyota, they were both working on the same approach and Toyota patented first. Ford traded some of their diesel patents with Toyota so they could use the system that they, Ford, had developed independently of Toyota.

So none are much better than the original Volt.