Ranked by measured energy cost
Cheapest 2026 plug-in hybrids to run
2026 plug-in hybrids ranked by measured energy cost per mile, using each vehicle's EPA utility factor for the electric share.
12,000 mi/year · 55% city · national avg prices, Jul 24, 2026methodology →
| # | Vehicle | Powertrain | Per mile | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD | Plug-in hybrid | 6.7¢/mi | $67.41 | $809 |
| 2 | 2026 Ford Escape FWD PHEV2.5L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWD | Plug-in hybrid | 7.5¢/mi | $74.89 | $899 |
| 3 | 2026 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Plug-in hybrid | 9.2¢/mi | $91.83 | $1,102 |
| 4 | 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Plug-in hybrid | 9.4¢/mi | $94.11 | $1,129 |
| 5 | 2026 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · AWD | Plug-in hybrid | 9.8¢/mi | $98.34 | $1,180 |
| 6 | 2026 Lincoln Corsair AWD PHEV2.5L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Part-time 4WD | Plug-in hybrid | 9.9¢/mi | $98.99 | $1,188 |
| 7 | 2026 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid3.6L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWD | Plug-in hybrid | 10.0¢/mi | $99.95 | $1,199 |
| 8 | 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV2.4L 4-cyl · single-speed (direct drive) · AWD | Plug-in hybrid | 10.5¢/mi | $104.95 | $1,259 |
| 9 | 2026 Volvo XC60 T8 AWD2.0L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic with select shift · AWD | Plug-in hybrid | 12.3¢/mi | $123.19 | $1,478 |
| 10 | 2026 BMW 550e xDrive Sedan3.0L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic with select shift · AWD | Plug-in hybrid | 13.3¢/mi | $132.99 | $1,596 |
| 11 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Hybrid 4matic Plus3.0L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic · AWD | Plug-in hybrid | 13.4¢/mi | $133.73 | $1,605 |
| 12 | 2026 Mazda CX-70 SC 4WD2.5L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic with select shift · 4WD | Plug-in hybrid | 13.4¢/mi | $134.43 | $1,613 |
| 13 | 2026 Volvo XC90 T8 AWD2.0L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic with select shift · AWD | Plug-in hybrid | 13.5¢/mi | $135.16 | $1,622 |
| 14 | 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe2.0L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic · 4WD | Plug-in hybrid | 13.7¢/mi | $136.51 | $1,638 |
| 15 | 2026 BMW X5 xDrive50e3.0L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic with select shift · AWD | Plug-in hybrid | 14.3¢/mi | $143.34 | $1,720 |
Rankings compare measured driving-energy cost only — never purchase price, depreciation, insurance, or maintenance — computed from each vehicle's exact official EPA record at the assumptions stated above. Different assumptions change the order: open any vehicle and edit them, or compare two vehicles directly.