Plug-in hybrid cars combine a petrol or diesel engine with an electric motor, just like a conventional hybrid, but they have a bigger battery and a more powerful electric motor and can be charged using a home or public charger. This gives them lower average fuel consumption and emissions and a much longer electric-only range of about 20-40 miles depending on the model.
Used plug-in hybrid cars
Plug-in hybrid cars offer low running costs and low emissions and allow you to make many journeys using electric power alone. We have a wide range of used plug-in hybrid cars for sale that are available to buy or finance.
Finance representative example (PCP)
Total cash price £16,500. Borrowing £14,500 with a £2,000 deposit at a representative APR of 12.9%.
- Fixed rate of interest per annum
- 6.71%
- 48 monthly payments
- £275.81
- Total amount payable
- £21,903.88
- Cost of credit
- £5,403.88
- Optional final payment
- £6,665.00
- Annual mileage limit
- 10,000 miles
- Excess mileage charge
- 4p/mile
Finance representative example (PCP)
Total cash price £16,500. Borrowing £14,500 with a £2,000 deposit at a representative APR of 12.9%.
- Fixed rate of interest per annum
- 6.71%
- 48 monthly payments
- £275.81
- Total amount payable
- £21,903.88
- Cost of credit
- £5,403.88
- Optional final payment
- £6,665.00
- Annual mileage limit
- 10,000 miles
- Excess mileage charge
- 4p/mile
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Mitsubishi Outlander
2.4h TwinMotor 13.8kWh Design CVT 4WD
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Mitsubishi Outlander
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Mitsubishi Outlander
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Mercedes-Benz A Class
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- 36,265 miles2020 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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Mercedes-Benz A Class
1.3 A250e 15.6kWh AMG Line 8G-DCT
- 32,198 miles2020 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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Mercedes-Benz A Class
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- 35,959 miles2020 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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- 69,255 miles2017 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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- 30,525 miles2020 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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- 99,607 miles2018 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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Peugeot 3008
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Mercedes-Benz A Class
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- 34,598 miles2020 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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BMW 5 Series
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- 37,683 miles2018 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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Mercedes-Benz A Class
1.3 A250e 15.6kWh AMG Line (Premium 2) 8G-DCT
- 30,141 miles2020 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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- 8,433 miles2019 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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- 29,486 miles2020 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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- 36,501 miles2020 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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Mercedes-Benz A Class
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- 22,690 miles2020 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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- 81,662 miles2018 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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- 81,677 miles2021 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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MG MG HS
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- 6,075 miles2022 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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BMW 3 Series
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BMW X1
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Volkswagen Passat
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- 18,811 miles2022 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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BMW X3
2.0 30e 12kWh M Sport Auto xDrive
- 45,560 miles2021 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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Volvo V90
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- 44,049 miles2018 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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Volvo XC60
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Volvo XC60
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- 51,538 miles2020 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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BMW X3
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Volvo XC90
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If you are unsure of which plug-in hybrid car is right for you, please see our best used plug-in hybrid guide.
Common questions about plug-in hybrid cars
The difference between a plug-in hybrid and a conventional hybrid is that a plug-in has a bigger battery and electric motor and can be plugged in to a home or public charger. As a result, plug-in hybrids can be driven much farther using electric power alone.
Plug-in hybrids offer some of the benefits of both a petrol or diesel car and an electric car. If there’s not enough battery charge you can always use the petrol or diesel engine, yet the electric-only range is enough for many peoples’ daily commute. Plug-in hybrids promise much lower fuel consumption and emissions than a conventional hybrid, but you need to keep them charged to enjoy the full benefits.
Just as with a conventional hybrid, plug-in hybrids are able to recharge their batteries during everyday driving. However, to get the best range or to run on electric power alone you’ll need to plug the car into an electricity supply. You can do this via an ordinary domestic socket, a specially installed home charging point or via a public or workplace charging point.
The best plug-in hybrid cars come in many different varieties, with something to suit a mix of needs and budgets. These include compact cars such as the Audi A3 e-tron and Kia Niro, saloons such as the BMW 330e and Volkswagen Passat GTE and SUVs such as the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Volvo XC90.