{"id":142437,"date":"2025-11-16T06:31:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T06:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/142437\/"},"modified":"2025-11-16T06:31:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T06:31:12","slug":"the-plug-in-hybrids-with-the-longest-electric-range-in-2025-and-how-far-they-really-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/142437\/","title":{"rendered":"The plug-in hybrids with the longest electric range in 2025 \u2014 and how far they really go"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plug-in hybrids have been rising in popularity in recent years as they offer the ability to run on electric power for part of the journey, while still having a combustion engine to rely on for longer trips.<\/p>\n

Many manufacturers now see plug-in hybrids \u2013 or PHEVs \u2013 as a key part of their electrification strategies. As a result, we\u2019re seeing more advanced models arriving that can travel on electric-only<\/a> power for increasingly longer distances. Here, we look at the PHEVs that can travel the furthest on battery power alone.<\/p>\n

Omoda 9: 150 kilometres\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"OmodaOmoda 9<\/p>\n

Newcomer Omoda has launched a plug-in hybrid offering the best electric-only range of up to 150km. It\u2019s an impressive distance, allowing this comfortable SUV to tackle longer journeys without needing to call on the 1.5-litre petrol engine too often.<\/p>\n

The Omoda 9\u2019s large 34.46kWh battery is similar in size to those found in compact electric vehicles, helping this sizeable SUV achieve excellent overall efficiency.<\/p>\n

Chery Tiggo 9: 146 kilometres\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"CheryChery Tiggo 9<\/p>\n

The Tiggo 9, also part of the Chery family, offers a similarly long electric-only range. With its substantial battery, the Tiggo 9 can cover up to 146km on electric power alone. Its maximum charging speed of 71kW allows a 30\u201380% recharge in just 18 minutes.<\/p>\n

Standard equipment is generous, with all versions featuring heated and ventilated seats and dual-zone climate control.<\/p>\n

BYD Seal 6 DM-i: 140 kilometres\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"BYDBYD Seal 6 DMi<\/p>\n

Chinese manufacturers continue to dominate the PHEV segment, and the BYD Seal<\/a> 6 DM-i is no exception. With an electric-only range of 140km, it\u2019s among the longest of any plug-in hybrid on sale.<\/p>\n

Top-spec Comfort models can charge at up to 26kW, achieving a 15\u2013100% recharge in 23 minutes.<\/p>\n

The Seal 6 DM-i is available in both saloon and Touring body styles.<\/p>\n

Skoda Superb iV PHEV: 135 kilometres\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"SkodaSkoda Superb<\/p>\n

The Skoda Superb<\/a> iV represents the first non-Chinese entry on this list, offering an electric-only range of up to 135km.<\/p>\n

The Superb\u2019s refined ride and spacious interior make it a strong long-distance cruiser. Available as a hatchback or estate, it also boasts a large boot and premium materials throughout.<\/p>\n

Volkswagen Passat eHybrid: 130 kilometres\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"VolkswagenVolkswagen Passat<\/p>\n

It\u2019s no surprise that Volkswagen\u2019s Passat eHybrid<\/a> follows the Superb closely \u2013 the two share a platform and much of their technology.<\/p>\n

Like its Skoda sibling, the Passat is a comfortable, roomy cruiser that can deliver up to 130km of electric-only range.<\/p>\n

Volkswagen recently added Match and Black Edition trims, each with an upgraded level of standard equipment and design features.<\/p>\n

Audi Q3 e-hybrid: 118 kilometres\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"AudiAudi Q3<\/p>\n

The Audi Q3<\/a> might be compact, but in e-hybrid form it\u2019s impressively capable, offering up to 118km on a single charge.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also the most tech-packed Q3 to date, featuring a new steering control system that integrates wiper, light, and gear functions into two multifunction stalks.<\/p>\n

Boot space is generous at 488 litres, expandable to 575 litres by sliding the rear seats forward.<\/p>\n

Mercedes GLC 300e: 125 kilometres\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"MercedesMercedes GLC<\/p>\n

Finally, there\u2019s the Mercedes GLC 300e<\/a>, a long-time favourite in the brand\u2019s range, sitting neatly between the smaller GLA and larger GLE models.<\/p>\n

It combines a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a 31.2kWh battery, giving up to 125km of electric range. It can also charge at up to 60 kW, allowing a full charge in just over 30 minutes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Plug-in hybrids have been rising in popularity in recent years as they offer the ability to run on…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":142438,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[72,8856,61,60,6395],"class_list":{"0":"post-142437","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business","8":"tag-business","9":"tag-electric-vehicles","10":"tag-ie","11":"tag-ireland","12":"tag-motoring"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142437","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=142437"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142437\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/142438"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=142437"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=142437"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=142437"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}