If youre looking to reduce your gas bills but buying an electric vehicle just isnt for you, the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid or 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid might be a smart solution. These are hybrid SUVs that drive like a regular gas-powered hybrid but have a rechargeable battery that lets you drive a short distance on all-electric power first. Frequently charging the battery at home for routine driving can significantly reduce your gasoline use. But which plug-in hybrid version of these popular small SUVs is the better choice? Edmunds auto experts tested them both to find out.
Range and Fuel Economy
Toyota estimates that the main RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid trim levels will go up to 54 miles on all-electric power, while the sporty GR Sport trim will go 48 miles. In Edmunds testing, a GR Sport went an impressive 58 miles before the battery ran out. After that, the EPA estimates that the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid will get up to 40 mpg in combined city/highway driving. Edmunds also found this mpg estimate to be accurate in its real-world testing.
Head-to-head, the Tucson Plug-in Hybrid comes up short on both metrics. The EPA says the vehicle can go 32 miles using all-electric power and then 35 mpg combined afterward. The Tucson Plug-in Hybrid slightly exceeded those estimates in Edmunds testing, but it wasnt enough to overcome the RAV4s big range and mpg advantage.
Winner: RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid
Passenger comfort and cargo space
While the regular hybrid Tucson has more cargo space than the RAV4, that advantage disappears with the plug-in hybrid. In fact, Toyota offers just a little more: 33.6 cubic feet behind the rear seats versus 31.9 cubic feet. In real-world testing, however, Edmunds found that both SUVs provide large, relatively boxy spaces that make loading luggage and gear easy.
The Tucsons passenger space advantage is more apparent. The specs show that it has 41.3 inches of rear legroom versus the RAV4s 37.8 inches. Thats a pretty big gap, and its one youre bound to notice both for adults and teenagers, as well as kids in child seats. Edmunds editors also found the Hyundais plush and supportive front seats more comfortable than the too firm and too high RAV4s. The Tucsons ride over bumps is more comfortable, too.
Winner: Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
Technology features
Both the Tucson and RAV4 achieved sky-high infotainment scores of 9.7 out of 10 from the Edmunds testing team in terms of usability and connectivity features. The RAV4s is also a newer and improved system than whats found in other Toyotas.
That said, the Toyota relies on an internet connection for certain key functions like navigation and voice controls, which means that youll need to pay for a subscription after the trial period runs out. The Tucsons are integrated into the system and dont require an internet connection, though its navigation search capability isnt as strong.
The Hyundai comes standard with a large 12.3-inch center touchscreen, whereas the RAV4 offers two sizes: a 10.5-inch unit for less expensive trim levels and a 12.9-inch screen for fancier trims. Overall, the tech you get in these two SUVs is pretty comparable.
Winner: tie
Pricing and value
The base prices for both start just over $42,000 and top out at around $50,000, including destination fees. At that top price, the Tucson is as loaded as it can be. To get up to the Hyundais feature content, you still have to add some options to the RAV4 XSE, and that hikes the price beyond $52,000.
The Tucson also has a higher-quality interior with better-looking and -feeling materials throughout. The RAV4 has taken a step back in this regard for this latest generation. Hyundais basic and powertrain warranty coverage is also superior to Toyotas.
Winner: Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
Style and variety
Toyota offers more versions of its plug-in hybrid than Hyundai does. In addition to the SE and XSE, you can get the outdoorsy Woodland and the sharper-handling GR Sport. Basically, you dont have to sacrifice distinctive style, functionality or driving enjoyment to go with a plug-in hybrid.
By contrast, the Tucson is offered in just two trim levels: SEL and Limited. The gas-only Tucsons XRT trim isnt available, and even if it were, its more of an off-roady appearance package than the more capable Woodland. If you want something a little cooler than the norm, the RAV4 will be more appealing.
Winner: RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid
Edmunds says
This is a very close call, but ultimately, the RAV4s significant all-electric range and fuel economy put a big ol brick on the scoring scales. The Tucson is more appealing in many ways, but when it comes to the main thing that youll want from your plug-in hybrids saving on gas the RAV4 carries the day.
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This story was provided to The Associated Press by the automotive website Edmunds . James Riswick is a contributor at Edmunds.
若您希望降低燃油开支却又不想购买纯电动车，2026款现代途胜插电混动版或2026款丰田RAV4插电混动版或许是明智之选。这些混合动力SUV驾驶感受与常规油电混动车型无异，但配备的可充电电池能优先支持短途纯电行驶。日常通勤时频繁在家充电可大幅减少汽油消耗。那么这两款热门小型SUV的插混版本该如何选择？埃德蒙兹汽车专家通过实测给出了答案。
续航里程与燃油经济性
丰田公司预估，RAV4插电混动版主力车型在纯电模式下续航里程可达54英里，运动款GR Sport车型则为48英里。据Edmunds实测数据显示，一辆GR Sport车型在电池耗尽前实现了令人印象深刻的58英里续航。此后，美国环保署（EPA）测算该车型在城市/高速综合路况下油耗可达40英里/加仑。Edmunds在实际道路测试中也验证了这一油耗数据的准确性。
在正面比较中，途胜插电混动版在这两项指标上均处于劣势。美国环保署数据显示，该车纯电续航为32英里，之后综合油耗为35英里/加仑。尽管在Edmunds的测试中，途胜插电混动版实际表现略超官方数据，但仍无法撼动RAV4在续航里程和燃油经济性上的显著优势。
获奖车型：RAV4插电式混合动力版
乘客舒适度与载货空间
尽管普通混动版途胜的载货空间大于RAV4，但这一优势在插电混动版上不复存在。实际上，丰田仅略胜一筹：后座后方空间为33.6立方英尺，而现代为31.9立方英尺。不过埃德蒙兹的实际测试发现，这两款SUV都提供了宽敞且较为方正的储物空间，便于装载行李和装备。
途胜在乘客空间方面的优势更为明显。数据显示，其后排腿部空间为41.3英寸，而RAV4仅为37.8英寸——这一显著差距无论是成人、青少年还是儿童安全座椅上的孩子都能明显感知。埃德蒙兹的编辑们还发现，现代汽车柔软且支撑性良好的前排座椅，比RAV4过硬且过高的座椅更为舒适。此外，途胜在颠簸路面上的行驶体验也更为平稳。
获奖车型：途胜插电混动版
技术特性
在易用性和互联功能方面，图森和RAV4均获得埃德蒙兹测试团队9.7分（满分10分）的超高车载娱乐系统评分。RAV4搭载的系统相较于丰田其他车型也更为新颖先进。
不过，丰田汽车的某些关键功能（如导航和语音控制）需依赖互联网连接，这意味着试用期结束后用户需付费订阅。而途胜的这些功能已集成至系统中，无需联网即可使用，但其导航搜索能力稍逊一筹。
现代汽车标配一块12.3英寸大型中控触屏，而RAV4则提供两种尺寸选择：低配车型搭载10.5英寸屏幕，高配版本则配备12.9英寸显示屏。总体而言，这两款SUV的科技配置水平旗鼓相当。
获胜者：平局
定价与价值
两款车型的起售价均略高于4.2万美元，顶配价格约5万美元（含运费）。以最高配置计算，现代途胜已近乎满配。若想达到与途胜同等的功能配置，仍需为丰田RAV4 XSE选装部分套件，这将使其价格突破5.2万美元。
途胜的内饰品质更高，整体采用观感与触感更佳的材料。而最新一代RAV4在这方面则有所退步。现代汽车的基础保修与动力总成保修范围也优于丰田。
获奖车型：途胜插电混动版
风格与多样性
丰田提供的插电式混合动力车型版本比现代更为丰富。除了SE和XSE之外，消费者还可选择户外风格的Woodland版或操控更精准的GR Sport版。简而言之，选择插电式混合动力车型并不意味着需要牺牲独特的设计风格、实用功能或驾驶乐趣。
相比之下，途胜仅提供两种配置版本：SEL和Limited。纯燃油版途胜的XRT配置并未上市，即便有售，它也更多是偏向越野风格的外观套件，而非性能更强的Woodland版本。若您追求比常规款更酷炫的车型，RAV4会更具吸引力。
获奖车型：RAV4插电式混合动力版
埃德蒙兹表示
这真是个艰难的选择，但最终RAV4显著的全电动续航里程和燃油经济性，为它的评分增添了重要砝码。途胜在许多方面更具吸引力，但说到插电式混合动力车最关键的诉求——节省燃油——RAV4显然更胜一筹。
本篇报道由汽车网站Edmunds向美联社提供。詹姆斯·里斯维克（James Riswick）是Edmunds的特约撰稿人。
