Best PHEV SUV: Toyota RAV4 PHEV vs. Hyundai Tucson PHEV

Looking for the best PHEV SUV on the market? We pit the Toyota RAV4 PHEV against the Hyundai Tucson PHEV to see which plug-in hybrid delivers the ultimate mix of range, power and efficiency. Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Edmunds Review - https://www.edmunds.com/toyota/rav4-plug-in-hybrid/?utm_campaign=video_description&utm_source=youtube Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid Edmunds Review - https://www.edmunds.com/hyundai/tucson-plug-in-hybrid/?utm_campaign=video_description&utm_source=youtube More Edmunds Comparison Videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSQoIGhBLpQwAPiW1fCPh4LEWxlbp9Cx Appraisal Tool - https://www.edmunds.com/appraisal/?utm_campaign=video_description&utm_source=youtube Car Listings - https://www.edmunds.com/new-cars-for-sale/?utm_campaign=video_description&utm_source=youtube Ratings and Reviews - https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/?utm_campaign=video_description&utm_source=youtube 00:00 Intro 00:35 Tucson Pricing, Interior, & Tech 04:22 Tucson Driving Impressions 07:11 RAV4 Pricing, Interior, & Tech 11:12 RAV4 Driving Impressions 13:26 Value 15:27 Edmunds' Take So you're looking to buy the best plug-in hybrid but can't decide between two heavy hitters. While we normally prefer the standard Hyundai Tucson over the standard Toyota RAV4, upgrading to their plug-in hybrid variants completely changes the game. In this comprehensive comparison, we look closely at how these two family crossovers stack up when it comes to electric range, power, MPG and daily usability. The 2026 Hyundai Tucson PHEV offers a fantastic, premium-feeling interior with class-leading rear passenger space and top-tier in-cabin technology. On the road, its battery delivered an impressive 41 miles of all-electric range in our testing, and its suspension provides a smooth, compliant ride. However, it compromises on cargo room compared to its standard hybrid sibling, and its overall fuel efficiency isn’t quite as high as that of its Japanese competitor. Enter the 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV. While its cabin features more hard plastics and tighter rear legroom, it absolutely dominates where it matters most for a PHEV SUV. In our real-world city range test, the RAV4 smashed expectations by driving a crazy 62 miles on pure electric power. Plus, certain trims offer Level 3 DC fast-charging capability, allowing you to juice up from 10% to 80% in just 35 minutes. It is also roughly 15% more fuel-efficient than the Tucson if both are running in hybrid mode. When we tallied our official Edmunds Ratings, the Hyundai Tucson PHEV finished with a highly respectable 7.9 score, but the Toyota RAV4 PHEV eked out the victory with an 8.1 rating. Thanks to its unrivaled battery capacity, exceptional real-world efficiency, and fast-charging capability, the RAV4 is officially our reigning champion and the best PHEV SUV you can buy today. If this kind of video is helpful to you and you want to support us in making more work like this in the future, hitting the like, subscribe, and notification bell buttons goes a long way. Disclaimer: This video's description was generated with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy by the Edmunds editorial team. The video itself was created entirely without the use of generative AI. https://www.instagram.com/edmundscars https://www.facebook.com/edmunds https://www.tiktok.com/@edmunds https://twitter.com/edmunds https://www.reddit.com/user/edmundscars/ #ToyotaRAV4PluginHybrid #HyundaiTucsonPluginHybrid #Edmund

Added 6 Sept 2026