Hilarious that the Wrangler 392 has the alternative in the same showroom. The 4xe has substantially better real world fuel economy (if the owners plug it in) and nearly the same “punch it” ability.

Do you have a 120V outlet (new, grounded, etc.)? That’s what we use for our Kia Niro (B)EV. Works great.

The automaker’s management typically enjoys strong support from shareholders, which include some of its group companies and suppliers.

So much this. Hey Toyota, where is the plug-in hybrid version?

If there ever was a vehicle to make a plug-in hybrid, it is the Land Cruiser. Seriously Toyota, the RAV4 Prime is awesome. You just need to move the tech to your thirstiest vehicles.

The two-row CX-70 is coming to the U.S., also with an optional plug-in hybrid powertrain.

This looks awesome. Put a decent set of all-terrain (real ones) tires on it and it should handle most of our off-roading needs. We’ve been waiting for a Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4xe or similar from another company, but this looks to be the first large three-row SUV PHEV.

True. I’m 6'6" and can’t see out of a modern car. Yes, we need crash and occupant safety standards, but haven’t we gone a bit too far. If you want to buy a Chevy Camaro and enjoy its stellar outward visibility, fine. But what about the rest of the cars (and trucks)?

This. So much this.

Call me crazy, but how about improved outward visibility in addition to all the tech and thicker pillars, smaller windows, etc.

S0 much this. For what the Maverick intended for and how it’s used, a BEV Maverick is a home run on top of a home run, especially if you can get it in AWD (since the regular hybrid is 2wd only).

Yeah, it’s clear that outward visibility is a low priority, if one at all.

1986 Chevy Astro. The gauges looked like they were made out of the remnants of a duel between plastic and cardboard, and the passenger footwell had barely enough room for one foot, let alone two.

This.

This.

Why not both. I can see PHEV versions of the Ranger and F150 and BEV version of the Maverick.

You are spot on. And the good news is that California’s “Advanced Clean Car Rules” that go into effect for model year 2026 incentivizes “strong plug-in hybrids.” What’s a strong PHEV? One with 50 miles of electric range and an awesome electric motor strong enough to keep the gasoline engine off in nearly any “punch…

Plug-in hybrid pickup trucks would be golden. Electric most of the time. Gas when you need it. It’s basically the same customer set who chooses to buy diesel today. Sure higher cost upfront and more complicated, but has the specs to get done what needs to get done.

Excellent overview. Much appreciated.

We did that stellar low price lease, parked our old SUV for the most part, and pocketed the cost savings (even with the minimal extra electricity cost and not minimal extra insurance cost). Loved that little 500e; carpooled in an 500 Abarth and it was fun comparing the two back-to-back. The 500e actually handled…