If you're in the market for a hybrid vehicle, there's truly never been a better time to buy one. Right now, you have more options than ever before.
Hybrids are pitched as the perfect option for motorists who perhaps don't wish to take the plunge with a fully electric vehicle, but want some of the zero tailpipe emission benefits.
Here's a complete list of every PHEV, HEV and MHEV model on sale in Australia now, as well as those that are coming soon to a dealer near you!
PHEV Hybrid cars for sale in Australia 2020
Here's every Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle model you can go to a dealer and order right now.
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Feeling confused by BEV, MEV, PHEV and MHEV? These acronyms tell you to what degree a vehicle has been electrified.
BEV, or sometimes EV, is probably the most simple. It stands for Battery Electric Vehicle, a car with a large battery pack that provides 100% of the propulsion to one or more electric motors. They have no Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) – a posh abbreviation for a conventional engine that explodes (in a controlled way) fossil fuels to turn them into mechanical energy.
Next, there are PHEVs or Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles. These vehicles have an engine, very often a modest petrol power plant, but also have a motor and battery set-up for EV-only modes. They have shorter electric ranges, but you can still top them up with fuel at a service station and electric at an EV charger.
HEVs, or hybrid electric vehicles, have an even smaller battery capacity paired with an electric motor and ICE. They are capable of EV-only propulsion, but it won't last long and is generally limited to very low speeds and light throttle applications. Using energy recuperation, during braking, for example, the car will convert otherwise wasted heat back into electric charge to feed into the battery. HEVs might also be branded as "self-charging" meaning that the system recharges the battery under normal driving conditions (using power generated by the internal combustion engine or the motor acting as a generator).
Then we have MHEVs. This term stands for Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle. In these hybrids, the motor only works in tandem with the engine, providing assistance. You might find these cars branded as hybrid assist or boost.
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Which engine should I buy?
With so many different fuel types, how do you narrow your choice down?
If you do a lot of town driving, like commuting and shopping, but also need to travel on motorways for long-distance journeys, a PHEV is a great option. Around town, you could run entirely on electric power (depending on the model).
An HEV hybrid vehicle is likely going to be cheaper than a PHEV and everything is handled for you automatically. You don't have to think about charging or do anything other than you'd normally do when driving. An HEV is ideal for all kinds of driving.
An MHEV vehicle will suit pretty much anyone and is available in a wide range of models, from small cars to sports cars. It's a thing that's nice to have and is typically viewed as a positive versus a non-hybrid vehicle.
What does kWh mean?
kWh is short for kilowatt-hours. This unit is used to show the size of the vehicle's electric capacity. The larger the number, the larger the battery pack. You can equate this to the size of the fuel tank in a car with a combustion engine. On a hybrid, that often practically translates to how far you can travel in EV mode before the engine kicks in.
What is range?
It's the distance the hybrid can travel in electric-only mode, measured in kilometres.
How much range do I need?
Did you know the average Australian commute is just 32km per day – or 16km one-way? Many hybrids can travel that no sweat. With an on-board diesel or petrol engine, hybrids have fewer range problems, after all, you can top up at a petrol station like any other conventional vehicle.
Ben Gribbin is an automotive writer at Finder. He is a life-long car enthusiast, bringing many years of experience working with and writing about cars. During his time, Ben has been a freelance writer, editor and reviewer for a number of leading publications across the UK. He was voted the Guild of Motoring Writers Breakthrough Blogger in 2015.
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BMW 330e
BMW 530e
BMW 745e
BMW xDrive45e
Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in
Range Rover Sport PHEV
Range Rover P400e PHEV Vogue
Mini Countryman PHEV
Mercedes-Benz E300e
Merecedes-Benz GLC 300e PHEV
Mercedes-Benz C300e
Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV
Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid
Volvo XC90 R-Design T8 Twin Engine
Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered
Volvo S60 T8 R-Design
Volvo V60 T8 R-Design
Honda Accord VTi-LX Hybrid
Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid
Lexus UX 250h
Lexus LC 500h
Lexus RX 450h
Lexus LS 500h
Lexus CT 200h
Lexus IS300h
Lexus ES 300h
Lexus NX 300h
Range Rover Vogue I6 MHEV
Range Rover Evoque R-Dynamic SE D200
Mazda3 X20 Astina M Hybrid
Mazda CX-30 X20 Astina M Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 53
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-door coupé 53
Nissan Pathfinder ST
Subaru XV Hybrid
Subaru Forester Hybrid
Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport Hybrid
Toyota Yaris SX hybrid
Toyota Camry Ascent hybrid
Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius V
Toyota RAV4 GX Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e
Ford Escape ST-Line
Mercedes-Benz A250e
Peugeot PSE 508
Volvo XC40 Recharge
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
Kia Sorento Hybrid
Range Rover Velar D200
Range Rover Velar P400
Maserati Ghibli hybrid
Toyota CH-R Koba
Toyota Yaris Cross
Toyota Kluger hybrid