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The Top 10 PHEV/Plug-In Hybrid SUVs in Canada for 2025: Our Choices

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Dan Heyman
Plug-in hybrid-electric models are a worthy alternative to the all-electric option, and the choice is more varied than ever.

Toyota RAV4 PHEV

Toyota RAV4 PHEV
Toyota RAV4 PHEV | Photo: Toyota

The RAV4 was one of the first vehicles in the segment to get the PHEV treatment and it continues to be a popular choice today. There a bunch of reasons for that, and it starts with an outstanding customer satisfaction record and generous interior space. And let’s not forget that with 302 hp under the hood, it’s one of the most powerful vehicles in the Toyota lineup. Oh, and it gets some of the best EV range on this list.

Toyota RAV4 PHEV, front
Toyota RAV4 PHEV, front | Photo: Toyota
Toyota RAV4 PHEV, interior
Toyota RAV4 PHEV, interior | Photo: Toyota

Pretty good for what started out as a people-moving mass-market crossover.

Toyota RAV4 PHEV electric range: 68 km

Volvo XC60

Volvo XC60 T8
Volvo XC60 T8 | Photo: Volvo

Volvo was one of the first automakers to promise a fully electrified lineup by 2030 and it has so far followed through on its promises with vehicles like the XC60.

This compact crossover provides a great mix of dynamics and style, as well as a luxurious interior with top-drawer sustainable materials. It also gets Google Built-In tech, providing access to standard Google Maps, Google Assistant and the ability to login to your own Google account to load playlists, calendars and so on.

Volvo XC60 T8, interior
Volvo XC60 T8, interior | Photo: Volvo
Volvo XC60 T8, rear
Volvo XC60 T8, rear | Photo: Volvo

Add a powertrain good for 455 hp and plenty of EV range and you have the power and the panache.

Volvo XC60 PHEV electric range: 80 km

Bonus pick : Range Rover

Range Rover plug-in hybrid
Range Rover plug-in hybrid | Photo: Jaguar Land Rover

Obviously we’re getting into some pretty heady territory here. But that doesn’t change the fact that even with all its ultra-high-quality leather, ultra-crisp digital displays and big-wheel styling, the Range Rover is the only vehicle on this list that can be charged via a Level 3 DC fast charger, returning a full charge in just 40 minutes.

The Range Rover is also the only vehicle on this list with a 6-cylinder engine (good for 399 hp and 472 lb-ft, if you’re asking), which is a great partner for long-distance cruising.

Land Rover Range Rover PHEV electric range: 77 km

Range Rover plug-in hybrid, in profile
Range Rover plug-in hybrid, in profile | Photo: Jaguar Land Rover
Dan Heyman
Dan Heyman
Automotive expert
  • Over 12 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 70 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 150 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists