In the past few years, I’ve logged thousands of testing kilometres in various Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) models in a wide range of conditions. Of these, I figure three amounted to the most compelling choices for shoppers seeking their first plug-in powered vehicle.
The Honda Clarity impressed with good highway manners, a striking cabin, pleasing power output, and a generous EV range of about 70 kilometres on a full charge.
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was another favourite. I plugged this AWD-equipped crossover in before bed every night, loaded it with camping gear, headed to the cottage, and toured around Northern and Central Ontario with it for two weeks. With a full battery, look for about 35 kilometres of all-electric driving range.
Finally, the Toyota Prius Prime. This plug-in variant on the Prius nameplate gives drivers all-electric capability for shorter trips. Like the Outlander PHEV, Prius Prime lets drivers charge whenever they like, with a full battery good for about 40 kilometres of all-electric range.
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