Kia Niro PHEV

It may look like any other small crossover, but the Niro doesn't come with a conventional engine. Instead there's a hybrid, electric and PHEV version. And it's a car that's generating plenty of interest among our readers. The PHEV has the same 1.6-litre petrol engine as the hybrid but with a more powerful 44.5kW electric motor giving a battery-only range of 36 miles.

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In

There are three versions of the Ioniq available - a purely electric model, the standard hybrid and - most recently launched - the Plug-In Hybrid. It can cover around 39 miles in electric mode with a total range of 680 miles. Plus it comes with the same five year unlimited mileage warranty as the rest of the Hyundai range, making it - for our money - a very good buy. 

BMW 225xe Active Tourer

The plug-in hybrid version of the 2 Series Active Tourer - that's the posh moniker BMW bestowed on its people carrier - is now part of the BMW iPerformance range. Sounds sporty but it's basically the name for all its plug-in hybrids. The 225xe has a 1.5-litre petrol engine which, along with the electric motor, provides 224PS in total. The 'x' bit in the name means it's four-wheel drive. Plus it gets blue bits on the grille.

Volkswagen Golf GTE

Rather than just add a plug-in hybrid model to the Golf range, Volkswagen has attempted to make it a bit sporty and called it GTE. On paper it promises much with 204PS and a GTI rivalling 350Nm of torque. In reality, it doesn't feel as quick as the figures suggest but, being a Volkswagen, it has an impeccable interior while its electric powered range is 31 miles.

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Mercedes-Benz E 300 e

The E-Class is available as a petrol or diesel hybrid. It's the petrol we're featuring here, but the E 300 de might be a better option if you cover high miles. The E 300 e combines a 2.0-litre petrol engine with an electric motor, and can cover 30 miles under electric power alone. Its 46g/km CO2 emission figure will make it tempting to company car drivers.

Toyota Prius Plug-In

Toyota has given the Plug-In version of the Prius a different look to the standard hybrid model. We think it's actually better looking (and a bit more futuristic) but where it really differs is with its 30-mile-plus electric power range. It was launched with a fairly high price tag but there's now a wealth of used examples on the used car market to suit all budgets.

Volvo XC60 T8 Twin Engine

It's been a few years coming but the new XC60 has been worth the wait. It's incredibly comfortable and shares the same qualities as the bigger XC90. The T8 Plug-In Hybrid is the most powerful version with 407PS. It works by combining a 320PS petrol engine with a 87PS electric motor so as well as covering 38 miles on electric power. The only fly in the ointment is the high price tag - it starts at £55k. 

MINI Countryman Plug-In

The latest Countryman is the first MINI to be available as a plug-in hybrid and uses the same 1.5-litre petrol three-cylinder engine as the rest of the MINI range, but with the addition of an electric motor to give it no less than 224PS in total - that's more than a Cooper S. Charging takes around two to three hours and it has an electric only range of 25 miles.

Audi Q7 e-tron

The e-tron version of the Q7 does lose its rearmost seats (those batteries have to go somewhere) but despite not being a seven-seater, it's still an incredibly accomplished and luxurious SUV. In fact, few things this side of a Bentley Bentayga are as plush. Unlike the XC90, the Q7 uses a diesel engine alongside its electric motor giving it 373PS along with an electric range of 34 miles.