Electric Vehicles

These are the plug-in electric and all-electric SUVs you can buy right now

Eileen Falkenberg-Hull
Mar 25, 2020, 6:09 pm

The R1S is Rivian's all-electric SUV offering. Scroll down to find out all the details.

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Electrified vehicles are starting to become the new norm. However, their level of electrification varies, from traditional hybrid powertrains to 48-volt systems to plug-in hybrid (PHEV) to all-electric models. This list takes a closer look at the SUVs that are currently for sale that feature either plug-in electric or all-electric power plants.

2019 Audi E-tron

2019 Audi E-tron

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The 2019 Audi E-Tron is a two-row all-electric SUV with a 204-mile range. It has a 95 kWh lithium-ion battery that is paired with two electric motors to achieve 355 horsepower under normal driving conditions. Using Boost mode, the car's power is upped to 402 horsepower. It has a single-speed transmission.

The E-tron gets 74 MPGe combined.

Drivers can charge their E-tron in 80 hours on a 120-volt/Level 1 outlet. A 240-volt/Level 2 outlet cuts that time to nine hours. Audi has enabled the model to recharge the first 54 miles of range in 10 minutes from a 150 kWh charger and get to 80 percent of its full capacity from empty (approximately 163 miles) in 30 minutes.

The 2019 Audi E-tron starts at $74,800.

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC

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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC is a PHEV that employs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a 90 kWh electric motor and 13.5 kWh battery to achieve 315 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. The power plant is completed by a nine-speed automatic transmission. It comes only with all-wheel drive.

The two-row SUV's all-electric range and efficiency figures are TBA.

Drivers can charge to full on a 120-volt/Level I charger in 7.75 hours when 10 percent of the battery life is remaining. Using a 240-volt/Level II charger, owners can get from a 10 to 80 percent charge in 2.25 hours.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC starts at $51,900.

2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e

2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e

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The 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e is an four-wheel drive, PHEV variant of the automaker's popular compact X3 SUV. It's powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that works in tandem with an electric motor and a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery. With their power combined, the X3 xDrive30e puts out 292 horsepower. It has around 30 miles of all-electric range.

The SUV has an all-electric range of around 34 miles.

A traditional 120-volt/Level I outlet can charge the car's battery in less than six hours. Using the BMW I Wallbox, the SUV can be charged in 3.5 hours.

The X3 xDrive30e has a starting price of $48,550.

2020 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

2020 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

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The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is a PHEV version of the popular subcompact Crosstrek SUV. It comes standard with all-wheel drive and is only available in one trim level.

The SUV gets its power from a set of electric motors, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and a lithium-ion battery pack. It has a continuously variable transmission.

The Crosstrek Hybrid can go up to 65 mph in full electric mode and is a full second faster getting to 60 mph from a standstill than the standard Crosstrek. It gets 90 MPGe and has a range of 480 miles. It has an all-electric range of 17 miles.

The model qualifies for High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) permits in several states, including California, Maryland and New York.

The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid starts at $35,145.

2020 Jaguar I-Pace

2020 Jaguar I-Pace

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The 2020 Jaguar I-Pace is an all-electric vehicle that sits higher on the road than a car but lower than a traditional SUV, putting it firmly in crossover territory. It comes standard with all-wheel drive and is available in three trim levels.

The SUV has a 90 kWh battery that is paired with two electric motors and produces 394 horsepower and 512 pound-feet of torque. It can get from zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds.

Jaguar's EV navigation technology factors in route topography, driving style, and more to help optimize vehicle range when determining potential routes to a destination.

Owners can charge their vehicle from empty to 80 percent in 40 minutes using a 100kW DC fast charger. Using a 230-volt AC wall box, the same percentage is achieved in just over 10 hours. Each vehicle comes standard with a charging cable.

The 2020 Jaguar I-Pace starts at $69,500.

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

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You won't see any 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-Es sitting on dealership lots just yet, but the model is available for order. Click here to see the SUV's stats, specs, features, and trim level information.

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport PHEV

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport PHEV HSE

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The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport PHEV is available in two trim levels: HSE and Autobiography with Dynamic Pack. The former starts at $79,000 and the latter at $89,990.

Powering the model is a 2.0-liter turbo-four engine and an electric motor. The PHEV P400e achieves 398 horsepower and 472 pound-feet of torque. It can get from zero to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds and has a top speed of 137 mph.

The SUV is just as capable as its traditionally powered model with a fording depth of 33.5 inches.

Land Rover has given the model an all-electric range of 19 miles. Its navigation system shows charging areas along your route.

It takes 14 hours to charge the battery on a 120-volt/Level I charger. Using a wall charger, that number shrinks to 2.75 hours.

2020 Kia Niro PHEV

2020 Kia Niro PHEV

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The 2020 Kia Niro features new styling as part of a refresh but its powertrain remains the same. The Niro PHEV is available in three trim levels: LXS, EX, EX Premium.

It has a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that is paired with an electric motor and a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. It gets 139 horsepower and has 26 miles of all-electric range. It achieves 46 mpg and 105 MPGe combined.

Using a 120-volt/Level I outlet, you can charge the Niro PHEV in nine hours. Using a 240-volt outlet cuts that charge time down to two hours and 15 minutes.

The model qualifies as a high-occupancy vehicle designation in some states.

The 2020 Kia Niro PHEV stars at $29,490 and tops out around $36,400 without any tax incentives or destination charges factored in.

2020 Volvo XC60 T8 eAWD Plug-in Hybrid

2020 Volvo XC60

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The 2020 Volvo XC60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid is a two-row PHEV. Volvo treats the model as trim level rather than an entirely different model like other automakers do.

It is powered by a turbo- and super-charged four-cylinder engine that combines with an electric motor and a 10.4-kWh litium-ion battery to produce 400 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque. The powertrain is completed by an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The model can get from zero to 60 mph in five seconds and delivers 40 km of all-electric range.

It is priced starting at $54,595.

2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

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The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that works with two electric motors and a single-speed transmission to deliver 197 horsepower. All-wheel drive is standard.

It earns 74 MPGe combined and can go up to 22 miles on all-electric power.

Mitsubishi says that charging the Outlander PHEV on a 120-volt/Level I outlet can take up to 13 hours. Moving up to a 240-volt/Level II charger reduces that time to 3.5 hours. Utilizing DC fast charging, 80 percent of the battery life can be regained in just 25 minutes.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has a starting price of $36,295.

2020 Audi Q5 PHEV

2020 Audi Q5

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The Audi Q5, which comes with a "TFSI e" badge. It comes standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that is paired with a 14.1-kWh lithium-ion battery to produce 349 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. It has all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Audi reports that the model can go around 20 miles on all-electric power. It has a rating of 65 MPGe combined.

The Audi Q5 PHEV starts at $52,900 and tops out just over $60,000.

Fisker Ocean

2021 Fisker Ocean SUV EV 2022 Fisker Ocean

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Fisker is currently taking reservations for its new SUV, the Ocean. The all-electric Ocean will be arriving in 2022, according to the latest update from the company. Click here to learn more about it.

2020 Land Rover Range Rover P400e

2020 Land Rover Range Rover PHEV HSE

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Land Rover offers a plug-in hybrid version of its popular Range Rover model as an engine variant of the SUV.

According to the company, the model, "combines our lightweight Ingenium engine and 141 horsepower electric motor, together with a large 13-kWh capacity battery which is charged via an external source. In EV mode this delivers 19 miles from a full charge with zero CO2 tailpipe emissions."

The SUV can charge to full in 14 hours using a 120-volt/Level I charger. It has 19 miles of all-electric range. Using a 240-volt/Level II charger that time is cut to 2.75 hours.

The Land Rover Range Rover PHEV starts at $95,950.

2020 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid

2020 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid

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Porsche sells the PHEV version of their Cayenne SUV in the U.S., the Cayenne E-Hybrid and the Caynnne Turbo S E-Hybrid. The latter is the performance-focused variant.

The models are powered by a turbocharged V6 engine that is paired with an electric motor and 14.1-kWh lithium-ion battery. Those components are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The E-Hybrid model achieves 477 horsepower and gets from zero to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. It has a top track speed of 157 mph whereas the Turbo S E-Hybrid has 670 horsepower, goes the distance in just 3.6 seconds, and can go 183 mph on the track.

The 2020 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid starts at $81,800.

2020 Tesla Model X

2020 Tesla Model X

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The Tesla Model X is available in a variety of ranges, which the company treats like trim levels. The base model has a 100-kWh battery back that is matched with two electric motors. All-wheel drive is standard.

The standard Long Range model moves from zero to 60 mph in 4.4. seconds. Opt for the Performance variant to get to the mark in 2.7 seconds.

Tesla's Long Range spec has as a 328-mile range and achieves 101 MPGe combined. The Performance model is rated at 305 miles of range and 96 MPGe.

Using a 240-volt/Level II charger, it takes 10 hours to fully charge a Model X. Utilizing a Tesla Supercharger can give drivers 115 miles of range in just 15 minutes, but it takes 90 minutes to fully charge the SUV.

The Tesla Model X starts at $84,990.

Rivian R1S

Rivian R1S

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The Rivian R1S is the automaker's all-electric SUV offering. It starts at $72,500 and reservations are currently being accepted via the Rivian website.

This SUV is made to be capable and practical. It is slated to have over 400 miles of range and a quad-motor system, which should allow it to do a tank turn like the R1T pickup truck.

The company says that the SUV will get from zero to 60 mpg in under three seconds and deliver up to 750 horsepower. It has a wading depth of over three feet and a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds.

2020 Volvo XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-in Hybrid

2020 Volvo XC90

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Volvo sells the XC90 plug-in hybrid model as a powertrain option rather than as its own standalone vehicle. The XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid starts at $67,000.

The model is powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 engine that is paired with two electric motors. It gets 400 horsepower and 472 pound-feet of torque.

It is rated at 55 MPGe combined.

2020 Hyundai Kona EV

2020 Hyundai Kona EV

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The Hyundai Kona EV is not available in all states. The EV offers up to 258 miles of range and is available in three trim levels: SEL, Limited, and Ultimate.

The models are all powered by a 64-kWh lithium-ion battery paired with an electric motor and single-speed transmission. The model gets 132 MPGe in the city and 108 MPGe on the highway.

The battery takes 9.5 hours to charge using a 240-volt/Level II outlet. Using a DC fast charger, the SUV can get up to 80 percent of its range back in 50 minutes.

The 2020 Hyundai Kona EV starts at $37,190 and tops out around $46,000.

2020 Kia Niro EV

2019 Kia Niro EV

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The 2019 Kia Niro EV is currently being sold in two trim levels: EX and EX Premium. The 2020 model is coming and will likely have the same underpinnings as the 2019 model. The information below is for the 2019 Niro EV.

Kia has given the SUV a 201-horsepower electric motor, 64-kWh battery, and a single-speed transmission. It delivers 291 pound-feet of torque.

The Kia Niro EV has a 239-mile range and achieves 112 MPGe. The model comes with four drive modes: Eco, Normal, Sport, and Eco+.

On a 240-volt/Level II charger, the SUV takes about 9.5 hours to charge.

The 2020 Kia Niro EV starts at $38,500.

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Behind the Wheel

2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid Review: The Dodge Journey of three-row hybrid crossovers

The Kia Sorento Hybrid offers a lot to like for families looking to save on fuel.

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The redesigned Kia Sorento looks good. Kia has given the three-row SUV new life, not as a substitute for the Telluride SUV but instead as its own crossover, with plenty of differences to give them their own identity.

The 2021 Sorento comes in two variants, the Sorento and Sorento Hybrid. Each is offered in its own set of trim levels. The Sorento base model is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder internal combustion engine that delivers 191 horsepower and 182 pound-feet of torque. Higher grades get a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that is rated at 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque.

Sorento Hybrid comes in two trim leaves, S and EX. Both are powered by the company's turbocharged 1.6-liter hybrid powertrain that offers up 177 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The SUV prioritizes fuel efficiency over performance, an important distinction that sets the Sorento Hybrid apart from other hybrid variants, including the Toyota RAV4 Prime, a plug-in hybrid that delivers an energetic boost to the RAV4 lineup.

2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid The Sorento Hybrid is the type of vehicle that can get you to a trailhead, but isn't built to go beyond that.Photo courtesy of Kia Motors

The power output is fine if you plan on sticking to in-town driving and aren't looking to load up the Sorento Hybrid for a long road trip. In the default Eco drive mode, the car responds to the throttle the most comfortably. Under traditional and harder acceleration, the Sorento Hyrbid's powertrain is noisy and ill-mannered. It's almost like the SUV is telling you, "I'm built for efficiency, not speed". Message received.

Kia's done a good job making the Sorento agile and it drives nicely and makes for a pleasant daily runaround. Unlike what Toyota has done with the Highlander, all-wheel drive is not available on the Sorento Hybrid.

The 2021 Sorento Hybrid comes standard as a six-seater with captain's chairs in the second row. The seats, leatherette in the upmarket trim level, are comfortable enough. There's a decent amount of cargo space with the third row erect or stowed.

2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid The cabin of the Sorento Hybrid is plush enough for its price point.Photo courtesy of Kia Motors

The well-thought out cabin design delvers exactly what customers need and in the EX trim level, the car's appointments are near-premium. The SUV has the usual list of standard and available features, but nothing is too fancy: Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, voice recognition, satellite radio, push button start, keyless entry, a rearview camera, wireless smartphone charger. Nothing looks, feels, or operates like it's cutting edge, but it doesn't have to - this isn't a luxury vehicle.

There is one very nice design touch in the cabin. On either side of the infotainment touch screen are vents that service the front row of the auto. Their output is divided into two each with the bottom vent able to serve the midsection of front passengers' bodies while the upper part goes higher. More automakers should design vents this way.

The Hybrid EX model that was delivered for testing had its lane keeping and centering system not as honed in on lane lines as is optimal, which resulted in crossing over the lines without any alert going off or corrective action being taken by the vehicle's computer.

2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid Cargo space is always tight in three-row SUVs, but Kia has given the Sorento a good balance between cargo space and third-row legroom.Photo courtesy of Kia Motors

The 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid starts at $33,590. That's a thousand-and-a-half over the starting price of the Telluride and $4,000 more than the traditional 2021 Sorento.

There are currently only two other three-row hybrid SUVs on the market, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Ford Expedition Hybrid. The three models and their varied price tags and third-row layouts service very different customers but they generally all get lumped together. The Sorento Hybrid is, by far, the lowest priced model of the three, and it feels like it when you're inside. There's nothing wrong with that. Dodge sold a lot of Journeys despite the fact that it wasn't the best or most expensive SUV out there.

Think of the Kia Sorento Hybrid as the Dodge Journey of three-row hybrid crossovers and you won't be disappointed.

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Safety First

Use of red light cameras dropping in U.S., speed camera implementation rising

Red light camera usage in the U.S. has declined over the last few years.

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New research shows that communities across the U.S. are not using as many red light cameras as they used to while implementation of speed detection cameras is increasing. Both have been shows to reduce the occurrence of automobile crashes.

A new checklist devised by AAA, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Safety Council (NSC) was designed to serve as a roadmap for communities that are establishing or expanding automated enforcement programs and to dispel myths surrounding the use of the cameras.

"Research by IIHS and others has shown consistently that automated enforcement curbs dangerous driving behaviors and reduces crashes," says IIHS President David Harkey. "We hope this document developed with our highway safety partners will help communities take full advantage of this tool."

From 2011 to 2014 more than 500 communities across the U.S. operated red light cameras. Today that number stands at 340. The systems are costly. In 2003, the U.S. Department of Transportation estimated the cost as $67,000 to $80,000 per intersection. That number doesn't include the manpower hours, ticket mailing fees, court costs, or maintenance time and money associated with the ticketing. Today, the cost of the system is estimated to be in the $100,000 range per intersection.

Running red lights kills hundreds and injure tens of thousands of people every year, according to IIHS. In 2019, 846 people were killed and an estimated 143,000 were injured in red light running crashes. Most of those killed were pedestrians, bicyclists and people in other vehicles and not the red light runners or passengers riding with them.

"Red light running and speeding are known killers on our roads," says Advocates President Cathy Chase. "Well-designed and implemented automated enforcement programs can deter these hazardous driving behaviors and reduce crash deaths and injuries. They can also provide an equitable, neutral option for upgrading safety. We urge states and localities to use this checklist together with road safety infrastructure improvements to help protect motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians and other vulnerable road users."

Nearly one-quarter of all traffic fatalities in 2020 (9,478 deaths) occurred due to high speed. Crashes that occur at higher speeds tend to have more severe results.

"We know from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety's research that more than two people are killed every day on U.S. roads by impatient and reckless drivers blowing through red lights," says Jill Ingrassia, AAA's executive director of advocacy and communications. "Automated enforcement can play a role in a comprehensive strategy to address dangerous driving behaviors and improve traffic safety for all road users. This new set of best practice guidelines is an excellent starting point in helping jurisdictions ensure these programs are well-designed, data-driven, transparent and equitably implemented."

Camera laws vary from state to state. Currently, Maine, Mississippi, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Texas, and West Virginia prohibit both red light and speed cameras. Montana and South Dakota disallow red-light cameras, and New Jersey and Wisconsin have outlawed speed cameras.

The checklist features first-, second-, and long-term steps including many common sense action items including:

  • Identifying problem intersections and roadways
  • Make engineering and/or signage changes
  • Establish an advisory committee
  • Identify key stakeholders
  • Utilize safety data to determine camera locations
  • Require regular evaluations
The full checklist is available now at IIHS.org.
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