Longest range plug-in hybrid 2023
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The new 2023 Range Rover P440e extended-range plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle is expected to earn a 48 mile EV range estimate from the EPA. A range of this distance is enough to cover nearly all the trips made by most U.S. drivers according to driver behavior studies. With its ability to preserve EV range for driving in dense urban areas and operate as a hybrid on the highway, the new Range Rover will operate with reduced or zero emissions in all circumstances. Show  Nick Collins, Executive Director of Vehicle Programmes, Jaguar Land Rover, said, “New Range Rover is the most desirable, elegant, and capable luxury SUV in the world. Our efficient new Extended-Range Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle powertrain elevates the driving experience with a fine balance of performance, refinement, and efficiency, enabling owners to complete whisper-quiet zero-emissions journeys.” Related Story: 5 Plug-in Hybrid EV Myths Battery-Electric Purists Wish Were True As the respected EV advocate Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield explained in a detailed story for Green Car Reports, around 98 percent of all single-trip journeys are under 50 miles in length, with trips over 70 miles in length accounting for just one percent of all single-trip journeys. A vehicle like the Range Rover P440e extended-range plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle can operate during the typical work week as an EV, but also take extended road trips without the hassles of charging on the go. Joining the P440e Extended-Range Plug-in Hybrid model, the New Range Rover will also be available with a choice of a mild-hybrid six-cylinder powertrain, plus an all-new Twin Turbo V8. Customers can choose between four-, five- and seven-seat interiors across Standard (LWB) and Long Wheelbase (LWB) body designs. Range Rover says that its first all-electric Land Rover vehicle will join the line-up in 2024. Check back in with Torque News later this year for more on Range Rover’s expansion into the green vehicle space. We hope to have the opportunity to drive and report on the new 2023 Range Rover P440e at a media event before year-end. Range Rover PHEV images courtesy of Range Rover. John Goreham is a long-time New England Motor Press Association member and recovering engineer. John's interest in EVs goes back to 1990 when he designed the thermal control system for an EV battery as part of an academic team. After earning his mechanical engineering degree, John completed a marketing program at Northeastern University and worked with automotive component manufacturers, in the semiconductor industry, and in biotech. In addition to Torque News, John's work has appeared in print in dozens of American news outlets and he provides reviews to many vehicle shopping sites. You can follow John on TikTok @ToknCars, on Twitter, and view his credentials at Linkedin Re-Publication. If you wish to re-use this content, please contact Torque News for terms and conditions. With the automotive world moving ever closer to a more sustainable means of propulsion in everyday cars, automakers had to take notice and adjust their existing lineups. Many manufacturers are converting their cars to either partially or fully electric to comply with the ever-stricter emissions regulations and the rising price of fuel. While the hybrid had been quite a boring drivetrain option in the early 2000s and 2010s, it has been reinvigorated by supercar and hypercar makers. Instead of using the technology to make their vehicles more efficient, they instead reworked the system to aid the vehicle in producing more power and performance – the polar opposite of what the hybrid was supposed to do. Now, automakers are using this basic idea and are busy ‘weaponizing’ their systems to create some truly powerful – and hopefully efficient – sports cars and supercars. Companies like Ford and Chevrolet are busy testing hybridized versions of their Mustang and Corvette, Porsche is working on a hybrid 911 and even Toyota is busy reinventing the Prius – the car that popularized the whole trend. So, while there are still some pretty uneventful hybrid vehicles sold for everyday use, the more premium hybrids are becoming sportier and more performance-orientated – which is excellent! With that in mind, here are 10 of the coolest new hybrid vehicles to look forward to in 2023. 10/10 Chevy Corvette E-Ray
Chevrolet has confirmed that they are working on an electric version of the Corvette C8 – but multiple test vehicles have been spotted showcasing the E-Ray, a hybrid version of the Corvette that will slot in between the base Stingray and the Z06. The E-Ray seems to use the base 6.2-liter V8 powering the rear wheels, but with a pair of electric motors on the front axle to aid performance.
Speaking of Z06, the upcoming Corvette Zora could probably utilize a hybrid drivetrain to go along with its (most likely) twin-turbo V8. The Zora has already been confirmed, and it will be the most powerful Corvette ever made – named after the GM engineer, Zora Arkus-Duntov, who helped make the ‘Vette a success. 9/10 Ford Mustang S650
Ford has already confirmed that the S650 generation Mustang is on the way and teased that the manual transmission will still be a part of the line-up. Some journalists have spotted the S650 test mules on the road, clad in heavy camo, and have speculated that they may be hybrid versions of the Mustang. This would mark the first time the Mustang had been powered by anything other than gasoline – not counting some concept cars. The Mustang hybrid would most likely be more performance orientated rather than efficiency-based, but it should still cut down on the emissions. 8/10 Porsche 911 Hybrid Porsche has confirmed that they are working on a hybrid 911 to join their Cayenne, Panamera, and Macan hybrids. While these cars are designed to improve efficiency rather than provide more performance, Porsche has assured that the 911 Hybrid will have performance as its main objective. The 911 Hybrid will most likely be all-wheel-drive, like the Carrera 4, and will use the electric motors to boost overall power output. It is highly probable that the 911 Hybrid will have an electric-only mode for short trips. 7/10 Toyota Prius The Toyota Prius was the car that popularized the hybrid drivetrain. Since the second generation was introduced in 2003, the Prius has been at the epicenter of all hybrids on the market. Over the years, Toyota has improved the Prius in terms of efficiency but has kept it as slow and as boring as the original – ending up with exterior styling which has become quite questionable. Reportedly, Toyota is working on a new Prius which will liven up the model and offer more performance to compete with other sportier hybrids on the market. Now that Toyota has joined the electric car world and has hybrid versions of almost all their models, it is time to spice things up a bit. 6/10 BMW XM
The upcoming BMW XM will be the brand’s second M-only model. The XM will be a large and luxurious SUV, powered by the excellent S63 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8, mated to some electric motors which will reportedly produce a combined 750 hp – although the Germans almost always understate their power figures. The XM will have subtle touches which hark back to the M1 supercar of the 1970s, mixed with modern BMW design and huge kidney grilles on the front. The XM will compete with other super SUVs like the Lamborghini Urus, Aston Martin DBX707, and the upcoming Ferrari Purosangue. 5/10 BMW M5 Testing on the next BMW M5 is already underway, with test prototypes already having been spotted racing around the Nürburgring. The next M5 will reportedly keep the twin-turbo V8 powerplant but will gain some electric assistance to boost performance. It is as yet unclear how the hybrid system will be utilized – if it will be a plug-in, passive or mild-hybrid setup, but be assured it will produce a large combined power output in true BMW fashion. With the huge performance of the recent M5 CS, we are excited to see what BMW will do next. 4/10 Lexus UX The upcoming 2023 Lexus UX will be available in hybrid trims only, ditching the UX 200 non-hybrid model for the more efficient UX 250h in various states of trim. The biggest change to the UX is the addition of a new infotainment system that features a larger screen, better graphics, and the addition of Apple Carplay and Android Auto.
The UX is usually nothing more than a fancy Prius, but Lexus has properly updated the model to be more in line with the rest of the segment’s offerings – all while achieving a claimed 41 MPGe. While the larger NX or the upcoming RX are still better options within the Lexus range, the UX fills the compact crossover/SUV gap. 3/10 Aston Martin Valhalla The Aston Martin Valhalla will be the brand’s first hybrid hypercar, which is slated to go on sale in 2023. It will be powered by a 4.0-liter AMG-sourced twin-turbo V8, mated to some electric motors which will produce a combined 937 hp. Aston Martin has claimed a 0-60 mph time of 2.5 seconds and a top speed of around 217 mph. The Valhalla is a scaled-back version of the Valkyrie hypercar, but a bit more user-friendly. The Valhalla will have an EV mode; however, it is still not known how much range it will have. To save weight, the British brand has designed most of the Valhalla in carbon fiber and other exotic weight-saving materials, which will most likely result in a high six-figure price. 2/10 Mercedes-AMG C63
The new Mercedes-AMG C63 will have a 4-cylinder hybrid setup instead of a guttural twin-turbo V8. This has caused quite the controversy within the motoring community, but AMG has assured enthusiasts that the new car will be just as fast or even faster than the V8 model. While it is sad to see the end of an era for AMG – having announced the E63 AMG Final Edition regarding the V8 as well – it is a new time for hybrids and electric cars. While most will go this way, some manufacturers, like BMW and Lamborghini, have assured fans that they will stick with their engines for as long as possible. 1/10 Ferrari Purosangue As the Ferrari Purosangue edges closer and closer to becoming production-ready, Ferrari has teased the motoring community with the fact that it will have a V12 engine. While the V12 will most likely be the top-specification model, Ferrari will no doubt have a ‘lesser’ version in the form of a hybrid. This hybrid version may utilize the new 3.0-liter twin-turbo hybrid V6 found in the 296 GTB, which in the 296 produces a combined output of 820 hp. This may be detuned slightly as the current V12 produces around this amount of power, but we will have to see whenever it is officially launched. Regardless, it will be one of the coolest hybrid vehicles in 2023. Which plugLongest Range Plug-In Hybrids For 2021. 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: Electric Range 42 Miles. ... . 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid: Electric Range 47 Miles. ... . 2021 Polestar 1: Electric Range 52 Miles. ... . 2021 Karma GS-6: Electric Range 61 Miles. ... . 2021 BMW i3 REx: Electric Range 126 Miles.. What new plugThe all-new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is an efficient plug-in hybrid SUV with 3-row seating, all-wheel drive, and modern tech features. The 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe puts a plug-in hybrid drivetrain into an iconic SUV.
Which PHEV SUV has longest range?Brand new to the popular RAV line, the 2021 RAV4 Prime is Toyota's first foray into the plug-in hybrid SUV market. At 42 miles a charge, it offers the highest EV range of any plug-in SUV and also includes one of the most powerful electric motors—beating the Toyota Prius by 17 electric miles per charge.
Can you travel longPlug-in hybrids may drive for 10-50 miles using only electricity before they start using gasoline, and can then drive for about 300 miles (depending on the size of the fuel tank, just like any other car).
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