Consumer Reports Ranks Best Used Plug-In Hybrids for Electric Range
Consumer Reports has highlighted the top used plug-in hybrids, focusing on their electric-only range and fuel efficiency. This selection features vehicles with an EPA-estimated electric range exceeding 25 miles and gasoline fuel economy surpassing 30 mpg. Leading the pack for fuel efficiency is the 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt, achieving 93 mpg on gas, with prices ranging from $10,750 to $11,425. The 2018-2021 Honda Clarity, priced between $18,400 and $19,900, earned a road test score of 74. The recommended 2021-2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime boasts a score of 88, a reliability rating of 4/5, and owner satisfaction of 5/5. The 2023-2024 Toyota Prius Prime, also recommended, scores 78 and delivers 53 mpg. Meanwhile, the 2024 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid, despite its top road test score of 96, is not recommended due to lower reliability (2/5) and owner satisfaction (3/5). Consumer Reports emphasizes that reliability and owner satisfaction can differ among model generations.
Key facts
- Consumer Reports rated used plug-in hybrids for electric range and economy.
- Models with EPA-estimated electric-only range greater than 25 miles and gas-only fuel economy above 30 mpg were included.
- 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt: $10,750-$11,425, road test 70, 93 mpg, reliability 3/5, owner satisfaction 5/5, not recommended.
- 2018-2021 Honda Clarity: $18,400-$19,900, road test 74, no reliability data, not recommended.
- 2021-2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime: $34,900-$38,750, road test 88, 50 mpg, reliability 4/5, owner satisfaction 5/5, recommended.
- 2023-2024 Toyota Prius Prime: $26,625-$30,650, road test 78, 53 mpg, reliability 4/5, owner satisfaction 4/5, recommended.
- 2024 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid: road test 96, 56 mpg, reliability 2/5, owner satisfaction 3/5, not recommended.
- Pricing data for BMW X5 not available at time of testing.
Entities
Institutions
- Consumer Reports
- U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Sources
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