The plug-in hybrid car is a very interesting mobility option. PHEV technology, also called “all in one”, offers the freedom of an internal combustion engine with the advantages of 100% electric mobility. Looking for a plug-in hybrid? In this collection you will find 5 plug-in hybrid cars that cost less than 40,000 euros.
There is a point of balance between the thermal car and the battery electric car. It’s about the plug-in hybrid technology (PHEV). Also known as “all in one”, the plug-in hybrid car combines the freedom of movement offered by an internal combustion engine with the advantages of a fully electric vehicle.
In a short space of time the plug-in hybrid car has carved out a niche for itself in the competitive European market. The fact that general brands have decided to bet on this technology has been decisive, not only to increase the offer, but also to adjust prices. And it is that, until not long ago, plug-in hybrid technology was practically relegated to premium firms.
The plug-in hybrid car continues to have a much higher selling price compared to a conventional gasoline or diesel car. However, this is changing rapidly. In a market dealing with many challenges, plug-in hybrid cars can be found at a reasonable price. That is why we have carried out this compilation that will allow you to clear up your doubts if you are thinking of getting on the electrification bandwagon.
We present you one compilation of 5 plug-in hybrid cars that cost less than 40,000 euros. Some models that, thanks to their features, show off the environmental label 0 Emissions from the DGT (General Directorate of Traffic) with all the mobility advantages that this entails.
It is important to clarify one issue before launching into a review of each of the selected models. The barrier of 40,000 euros refers to prices without discounts or promotions. Therefore, the models listed here can be obtained at a more affordable sale price if we take advantage of the current offers on the market. And by the way, we must not ignore the help of the MOVES III Plan. With that said, let’s not delay any longer and go over each of our chosen plug-in hybrids.
Kia Ceed Tourer
We begin our compilation by focusing on a very interesting compact family car. The Kia Ceed Tourer. The most practical option that we can find in the Ceed family boasts of having a plug-in hybrid version in its mechanical offer.
The powertrain is made up of a 1.6 GDi petrol engine and a small electric motor. Total power reaches 141 hp and is managed through a six-speed automatic transmission. It has a front-wheel drive configuration and its 8.9 kWh lithium-ion battery allows it to travel up to 50 kilometers in 100% electric mode according to the WLTP cycle.
It measures 4.6 meters long and its trunk has a cargo volume of 437 liters. Up to five adult passengers can travel inside. The sale price of the plug-in hybrid Ceed Tourer starts from €36,075. A figure that can be reduced to approximately €32,000. It is one of the cheapest PHEV cars that we can find in the Spanish market.
KIA Xceed
We change the model but not the brand. It’s time to talk about KIA Xceed. KIA’s successful compact crossover is also committed to electrification using PHEV technology. It has been recently renovated and will soon arrive at dealerships. However, the current model is still a fantastic purchase option. Both for price and performance.
The XCeed plug-in hybrid is powered by a system made up of a 1.6 GDi petrol engine and a small electric motor. Total power reaches 141 hp and 265 Nm of maximum torque. An 8.9 kWh lithium-ion battery provides you with a electric range of 48 kilometers according to the WLTP cycle.
It has a length of 4.4 meters and up to five adult passengers can also travel inside. Its trunk cubic a cargo volume of 291 liters. What is your price? It is available from €39,450. However, at the moment there are great discounts of almost €10,000 in force that allow the final price to be around €29,850.
MG EHS
Morris Garage has in its range one of the cheapest plug-in hybrid SUVs currently on the market. A model that, although it may go somewhat unnoticed by a large part of the population, is an option that we must have on the table and consider. Its about MG EHS. Despite the small presence that MG has throughout the European territory, this 4.6 meter long SUV has been able to consolidate itself in a competitive segment.
The EHS is powered by a plug-in hybrid system that combines a 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor. The powertrain develops a total power of 258 hp and 370 Nm of maximum torque. It is driven through a ten-speed automatic gearbox and power is sent to the front axle. A 16.6 kWh battery provides you with a 52 km electric range.
Regarding the sale price of the EHS, in its access version it starts from the €34,990. However, it is possible to reduce the price up to €34,000 if we take advantage of any of the offers that are currently in force.
Renault Capture
We leave aside a brand that seeks to expand throughout the Old Continent to talk about a historic firm whose model bears the “Made in Spain” seal. Is he Renault Capture, one of the most popular B-segment SUVs. In its wide and varied mechanical offer there is an interesting plug-in hybrid version with which to have a contact with the world of electric mobility.
The Captur E-Tech plug-in hybrid has under its hood a 1.6-liter gasoline engine that acts in combination with two small electric motors. Maximum power is 160 hp and is handled by a six-speed automatic gearbox. It has a front-wheel drive configuration and the 9.8 kWh lithium-ion battery allows it to drive up to 50 kilometers in fully electric mode.
It has a restrained size, since it measures only 4.2 meters long. Inside there are five seats that can be occupied by adult passengers and the trunk has a cargo volume of 261 litres. And how much is it? The plug-in hybrid version of the Captur has a starting price of €33,630. The discounts currently available allow leaving a final price close to €30,000.
Video test of the SEAT León e-Hybrid plug-in hybrid
SEAT Leon
We have reached the end of this compilation. Another model that is also manufactured in Spanish territory. The SEAT Leon e-Hybrid. The fourth generation of the SEAT León has had to adapt to the new times. Times marked by electrification, connectivity and automation. Among other novelties, an interesting plug-in hybrid version has been added to the range.
Under the hood of the most powerful and efficient version of the Leon is a 1.4 TSI four-cylinder petrol engine that is combined with an electric motor to develop a total output of 204 hp. It’s driven through a six-speed dual-clutch DSG automatic gearbox that sends power to the front axle. The lithium-ion battery, one of the key components, has a capacity of 13 kWh. boast of a electric range of up to 60 kilometers with a single charge.
The Leon is one of the best models in the competitive C segment. It is 4.4 meters long and its trunk has a cargo volume of 270 litres. The price? It is available from €37,350. The commercial contributions made by the brand allow this figure to be improved and leave it at around €34,250.