Like large luxury SUVs, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) examples of this popular vehicle type are built for journeys big and small and the most demanding families — perhaps even more so than their petrol- and diesel-only stablemates.
That’s because PHEVs offer the ability to commute to work on purely electric power — at least for most people, especially if you can plug in at home – and to travel further afield on weekends or holidays in hybrid mode without the range anxiety of a purely electric vehicle.
These spacious flagships deliver genuine three-row comfort, premium appointments, and the kind of refinement and ride quality that makes both school runs and long highway trips across Australia a pleasure rather than a chore.
The best large plug-in hybrid luxury SUVs combine commanding road presence with sophisticated engineering. They need to offer exceptional comfort for all passengers, advanced safety systems for families, and the towing capability that many Australian buyers demand for hauling caravans and boats.
Here are Australia's top luxury PHEV SUVs that combine maximum space with premium refinement.
Best Choice
Volvo XC90
The Volvo XC90 is comfortable and easy to drive, with a well-appointed interior boasting seven-seat practicality, making it an exceptional luxury SUV for families.
Finalist
Porsche Cayenne
The E-Hybrid version of Porsche’s flagship SUV has all the charm of petrol-powered Cayennes, but with the flexibility of a powerful plug-in hybrid system.
Finalist
BMW X5
The BMW X5 PHEV builds on an already impressive large luxury SUV with strong plug-in hybrid performance and electric driving capability.
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