Much like many people thinking about their next car purchase, convincing people to go all-in on an EV is hard enough, which is exactly why PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) exist. They’re the bridge between yesterday’s ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles and today’s best electric cars because of how they offer both gas and electric power.
After driving the Kia Sportage PHEV for a week, I’m convinced it’s one of the more sensibly priced models on the market right now that most families can afford. The model I drove for a week, the 2024 Kia Sportage PHEV X-Line Prestige AWD, has an MSRP of $44,490. Yes, it absolutely costs as much as most entry-level EVs, but you gain the benefit of having longer range and instant refueling — plus it can lean on all-electric power.
