Recent studies have challenged the long-held belief that plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are a cleaner alternative to traditional gas cars. Findings published on October 26 and 27, 2025, suggest that PHEVs emit nearly as much pollution as gas cars when real-world driving habits are taken into account.

EV tax credits now expire in September 2025 due to new legislation. Here's the electric cars and PHEVs eligible in the meantime.

I have a plug-in hybrid, and at least half of my driving is electric only. I would think that oil life would be longer than a fully-gasoline engine.

Real-world plug-in hybrids emit almost five times more CO2 than official figures claim. Drivers often neglect to recharge, but PHEVs quickly use gas engines under common conditions. Owners face higher fuel costs;

Plug-in hybrids are a good option for the transitional period to electric cars, but according to a recent study, they might actually be dirtier than we thought.

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are a middle ground solution for those who want to experience electric motoring, but are not quite ready to commit to giving up internal combustion engines (ICEs) fully.

PHEVs will be offered via salary sacrifice for the first time by the Electric Car Scheme to attract employees not ready to go fully electric.