14 Most Fuel-Efficient Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid SUVs in 2022

These SUVs Will Save You Money at the Pump

With gas prices rising again and possibly destined to rise for the foreseeable future, more people are considering an electric vehicle. However, EVs are still quite pricey compared to gas-powered cars. If you’re not yet ready to go fully electric, a hybrid or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is worth considering.

Each year, more automakers bring hybrids and PHEVs to market. Since crossovers and SUVs are so popular on our shores, many of the latest hybrids and PHEVs are based on current gas-powered models. These hybridized SUVs are almost identical to their gas-only counterparts, but they will save you a significant amount of money on fuel.

We searched the EPA’s fuel economy ratings to find today’s new hybrid and plug-in hybrid SUVs with the best fuel economy. According to the EPA, the most fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid SUV costs only $850 per year to fuel. This means a savings of $950 per year compared to the average new vehicle.

We ranked the most fuel-efficient hybrid and plug-in hybrid SUVs based on the EPA’s most up-to-date annual fuel cost estimates, which can change based on fluctuating gas prices. In the case of a tie, and there are several, we gave the win to the SUV with the lower starting price, since people shopping for a fuel-efficient SUV are typically looking to save money.

At U.S. News, we update our scores and rankings on a regular basis as new data becomes available. As such, the scores in this article may not match up with the scores in our individual reviews and rankings.

Continue reading to learn about the most fuel-efficient hybrid and plug-in hybrid SUVs on the market today.