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Best PHEV SUVs of 2025

Q: What is the top-rated vehicle among best PHEV SUVs?

Currently, the 2025 BMW X5 tops the list of KBB.coms best PHEV SUVs. After hours of test driving and analysis, our experts assigned the X5 a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Learn more about the best plug-in hybrid SUVs available today. The experienced editors at Kelley Blue Book rigorously test drive and examine the latest PHEV SUVs every year. They then assign Expert Ratings based on factors like electric range, horsepower, fuel efficiency and, most importantly, how each SUV stacks up against others in its class. Check out the current list of top performers and find the best plug-in hybrid SUV for your needs.

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2025 BMW X5

$67,475

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4.7

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The 2025 BMW X5 is an exceptional contender in the midsize luxury SUV arena, with a multi-talented package.

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The highly rated 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid is a smaller 3-row midsize SUV with seating for six and an all-electric range of 32 miles.

2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid

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The 2025 Lexus RX continues to set a standard in the midsize luxury SUV class thanks to its quality, technology, standard features, and value.

2025 Lexus RX

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC is a strong player in the compact luxury SUV class with a wide range of impressive qualities.

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC

The 2025 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid is the most powerful and fuel-efficient member of Kia’s compact SUV lineup.

2025 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 PHEV is a plug-in-hybrid version of the storied conventional RAV4 with all the quality and durability that nameplate conveys.

2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid

The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid SUV blends class-leading EV range with potent power and excellent everyday usability.

2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime

The highly rated 2025 Audi Q5 is a must-consider for anyone looking to buy a new compact luxury SUV.

2025 Audi Q5

The 2025 Lexus NX is a fine contender among compact luxury SUVs, with a well-rounded bundle of attributes.

2025 Lexus NX

The 2025 Lexus TX is a spacious, tech-filled, comfortable, and luxurious 3-row midsize SUV.

2025 Lexus TX

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid blends substantial power with attractive economy, all in a well-rounded package.

2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV midsize luxury SUV continues to deliver a comfy, posh experience for passengers, while delighting drivers with its performance and response.

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE

The 2025 Volvo XC60 compact luxury SUV puts an emphasis on tasteful design, high-tech powertrains, and safety.

2025 Volvo XC60

The capable and well-equipped Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe adds plug-in hybrid efficiency to one of America’s favorite midsize SUVs.

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

The 2025 Mazda CX-70 is a sporty and stylish 5-passenger midsize SUV with near-luxe interior appointments.

2025 MAZDA CX-70 PHEV

The 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV maximizes fuel economy for this midsize 3-row SUV that stakes its claim close to luxury territory.

2025 MAZDA CX-90 PHEV

Thirty-eight miles of all-electric range, three rows of seats, standard AWD, and a long warranty set the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV apart.

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

The 2025 Porsche Cayenne brings that special Porsche driving magic to the midsize luxury SUV class.

2025 Porsche Cayenne

The 2025 Porsche Cayenne Coupe is the more debonair brother of the excellent Cayenne SUV.

2025 Porsche Cayenne Coupe

The plug-in-electric 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale brings some Italian flair to the subcompact luxury SUV class, while bringing together lots of interior space, solid fuel economy, and fetching good looks.

2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale

The 2025 Lincoln Corsair is a compact luxury SUV with attractive qualities in many areas.

2025 Lincoln Corsair

The 2024 Volvo XC90 remans a solid and stylish choice in the midsize 3-row luxury SUV class.

2024 Volvo XC90

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0-1.0: This is the rarest group of all because a really bad new car is really, really hard to find these days. We recommend that you pass on any vehicle receiving a rating between 0 and 1.
2.0: Cars landing in this set are also rare. Only true love and limitless passion (or a free vehicle) should allow you to give in to temptation for one of these vehicles.
3.0: Is the vehicle you’re looking at in this range? We’d bet that if you look a little harder, you’ll find a better vehicle at a similar price to fulfill your needs.
4.0: This is the area where the rubber meets the recommendations. The 3-4 range is full of good cars and some great ones. Starting here, it’s OK to listen to your heart.
5.0: These scores represent the cream of the crop, with “5.0” representing, well, near perfection. Any car you choose in this group will treat you very well over time.

How Kelley Blue Book Rates Cars

Rather than pulling random numbers out of the air or off some meaningless checklist, KBB’s editors rank a vehicle to where it belongs in its class. Before any car earns its KBB rating, it must prove itself to be better (or worse) than the other cars it’s competing against as it tries to get you to spend your money buying or leasing.

Our editors drive and live with a given vehicle. We ask all the right questions about the interior, the exterior, the engine and powertrain, the ride and handling, the features, the comfort, and of course, about the price. Does it serve the purpose for which it was built? (Whether that purpose is commuting efficiently to and from work in the city, keeping your family safe, making you feel like you’ve made it to the top — or that you’re on your way — or making you feel like you’ve finally found just the right partner for your lifestyle.)

We take each vehicle we test through the mundane — parking, lane-changing, backing up, cargo space and loading — as well as the essential — acceleration, braking, handling, interior quiet and comfort, build quality, materials quality, reliability.

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FAQ

What is the top-rated vehicle among best PHEV SUVs?

Currently, the 2025 BMW X5 tops the list of KBB.com’s best PHEV SUVs. After hours of test driving and analysis, our experts assigned the X5 a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

What are the top 3 vehicles among best PHEV SUVs?

The 2025 BMW X5, 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, and 2025 Lexus RX are the highest-rated models on KBB.com’s list of best PHEV SUVs.

Which of the best PHEV SUVs is the most affordable?

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid has a starting price of $41,225, making it the most affordable option on KBB.com’s list of best PHEV SUVs.

Which of the best PHEV SUVs is the most fuel-efficient?

With a combined fuel economy of 94 MPGe, the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime is the most fuel-efficient vehicle on KBB.com’s list of the best PHEV SUVs.

What is the #1 best PHEV SUV in America?

Currently the 2025 BMW X5 tops KBB's always up-to-date list of the best PHEV SUVs in America. It gets 4.7 out of 5 stars from our car experts, has a starting MSRP of $74,975 and gets 0 MPG. Learn more at Kelley Blue Book.