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Let’s get some miles under those tires! When its time for a road trip to some of your favorite places, the last thing you want to deal with is delays and frequent stops. Thankfully, many PHEVs offer excellent driving range once you’ve fully charged the batteries and filled the gas tank. Here are some long-range PHEVs and how far they can go between fill ups.

2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV SUV posed.
2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge | Volvo

Volvo XC90 Recharge

The Volvo XC90 comes in several forms, but the PHEV Recharge model gives you impressive driving range. The upscale comfort of the luxury Volvo cabin makes for a pleasant ride during the hours behind the wheel enroute to your favorite destination.

Gas Range: 520 miles

EV Range: 29 Miles

Fuel Economy: 28 mpg combined

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, PHEV minivan posed.
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid | Chrysler

Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

Among the long-range PHEVs, the Pacifica Hybrid stands tall and ranks near the top of the driving range list. This comfortable, advanced, and useful minivan could be perfect for you and six friends to travel to the beaches during your spring break trip from college. This minivan utilizes a 3.6-liter V6 gas engine and a PHEV setup to drive for several hours between fill ups.

Gas Range: 540 miles

EV Range: 25 miles

Fuel Economy: 33 mpg combined

Volvo V60 Recharge PHEV wagon posed.
Volvo V60 Recharge | Volvo

Volvo V60 Recharge Polestar

This sporty station wagon’s name is a mouthful, but that doesn’t stop it from being one of the top PHEVs offered. This V60 uses the same powertrain as the larger XC90, but carries a lot less weight, making it more efficient, which is ideal for your spring and summer road trips.

Gas Range: 540 miles

EV Range: 44 miles

Fuel Economy: 34 mpg combined

Volvo XC60 Recharge PHEV SUV posed.
Volvo XC60 Recharge | Volvo

Volvo XC60 Recharge Polestar

Another Volvo makes the cut as one of the long-range PHEVs in the market. This XC60 is a compact crossover SUV with all the luxury trimmings Volvo brings to the market. This model is made for performance driving but the regular XX60 Recharge hybrid could be a good option as well. Still, this PHEV returns hours of driving comfort between gas stops.

Gas Range: 560 miles

EV Range: 31 miles

Fuel Economy: 30 mpg combined

Mercedes-Benz S580e PHEV luxury sedan driving on a city street.
Mercedes-Benz S580e | Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz S580e

This PHEV doesn’t come cheap, but when you want to ride in style, it’s the only way to go. The Mercedes-Benz flagship model stands tall as an excellent option and it offers the longest driving range of the PHEVs on the list. Imagine how cool you’ll look when you pull up to your favorite dinner spot in this Merc.

Gas Range: 630 miles

EV Range: 58 miles

Fuel Economy: 36 mpg combined

These five long-range PHEVs make it easy to take a road trip and get to your destination with fewer stops for gas. Bathroom breaks; well, that’s another story.

Source: Car and Driver