The government subsidy for plug-in hybrids will be abolished at the end of 2022. So much earlier than previously thought. The promotion of pure electric cars, on the other hand, will be steadily reduced as planned. So if you still want to take advantage of the government premium for plug-in hybrids, you have to hurry up. AUTO BILD shows which plug-in hybrids have a particularly short delivery time and, according to the new car comparison portal Carwow, could still be delivered on time!
Selected products in tabular overview
jeep renegade
Delivery time three months/ RRP from EUR 38,900, savings of up to EUR 12,194/ best leasing price EUR 144
Jeep Compass
Delivery time three months/ RRP from EUR 44,100, savings of up to EUR 11,603/ in leasing from EUR 199
Toyota Prius
Delivery time three to four months/ RRP from EUR 38,000, savings of up to EUR 8888
Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Delivery time three to five months/ RRP from EUR 34,990, savings of up to EUR 14,387
Mercedes Benz E Class
Delivery time three to five months/ RRP from EUR 50,605, savings of up to EUR 12,924/ best leasing price EUR 259
DS 7 Crossback E-Tense
Delivery time three to five months/ RRP from EUR 47,580, savings of up to EUR 11,378
Kia Sportage
Delivery time three to five months/ RRP from EUR 44,390, savings of up to EUR 14,281/ in leasing from EUR 199
Jeep Renegade: the reliable one
The Jeep Renegade Plug-in Hybrid is the only new-generation Renegade model still available with all-wheel drive. The combustion brothers are only on the road with front-wheel drive. Another advantage of the electrified Renegade: its short delivery time! According to Carwow, the Jeep should be on the doorstep in just three months.
The off-road vehicle is available in four versions. In the base as Limited, then follows the Upland, then the Trailhawk, and finally the top model is the Renegade S. With the base model, you still have the choice between more or less power. You can choose between 190 or 240 hp. The three other versions only have the large motor. 60 hp is provided by the electric motor, the remaining 180 by the combustion engine. According to the manufacturer, the Renegade plug-in hybrid should cover up to 50 kilometers purely electrically. In the simplest version, the Jeep costs 38,900 euros, the top model at least 45,600 euros.
Jeep Compass: the comfortable one
The Jeep Compass is the bigger brother of the Renegade and, like it, only has all-wheel drive as a PHEV. All other Compass models are front-wheel drive. The delivery time is also the same as that of the Renegade – according to Carwow, it is currently only three months!
The Jeep Compass only has all-wheel drive as a plug-in hybrid. The combustion engines are available with front-wheel drive.
Like the Renegade, the Jeep Compass comes in four trim levels: Limited, Upland, Trailhawk and S. If you want a little less power, you have to go for the base model with 190 hp To fall back on. All others offer a system performance of 240 hp. With the smaller engine, the purchase is of course also a bit cheaper, the price starts at 44,100 euros. The top model Compass S costs at least 51,100 euros. Its purely electric range is said to be 50 kilometers.
Toyota Prius: the hybrid pioneer
What distinguishes the Toyota Prius is already in the name. Because “prius” is Latin and means “earlier”, and the Prius is the first hybrid that went into mass production – that was at the end of 1997. The Prius is now also available as a plug-in hybrid. In Germany, this is one of the plug-in hybrid cars with the shortest delivery time. According to Carwow, the Japanese is only three to four months in coming.
The Toyota Prius is considered a hybrid pioneer. The Japanese has been using alternative drives since 1997.
The Prius Plug-in is available in three versions: Basic, Comfort and Executive. The five-door is powered by a 1.8-liter petrol engine with 98 hp and an electric motor with 72 hp driven. The system performance of the Prius is 122 hp specified, the hybrid pioneer has a range of around 50 kilometers purely electrically.
Kia Ceed Sportswagon: the practical one
Recently there was a facelift for the Ceed models from Kia. This also applies to the Ceed Sportswagon (SW). In terms of looks, the front in particular has been touched up: new apron, new grill and new lights. With the Ceed SW you not only get a plug-in hybrid, which currently has a very short delivery time (just four months according to Carwow), but also a fresh car with a modern design.
The cheapest Kia Ceed SW PHEV (Vision equipment line) is 34,990 euros. It gets a bit more expensive with the Spirit, which costs 36,190 euros, the top model Platinum is available from 41,190 euros. What the three models have in common is the motorization: petrol and electric motors result in a system output of 141 hp. According to Kia, the Ceed SW can travel up to 60 kilometers purely electrically.
Mercedes E-Class: the classic
The Mercedes E-Class sedan as a plug-in hybrid is available remarkably early. According to Carwow, you only have to wait three to five months for the star bearer. You can choose between a diesel and a petrol hybrid – each with rear or all-wheel drive.
The Mercedes E-Class sedan is available as a petrol or diesel hybrid.
The petrol hybrids have a system output of 235 kW (320 hp) and should achieve a purely electric range of 57 kilometers (or 55 kilometers with all-wheel drive). The diesel hybrids have slightly less power: They have a maximum system power of 225 kW (306 hp). According to WLTP, the electric range is 55 kilometers – with 4Matic it is only 54 kilometers. At least 55,406 euros are due for the cheapest of these four variants. The top model, i.e. the all-wheel drive variant as a diesel hybrid, is available from 59,869 euros.
DS 7 Crossback E-Tense: the individual
The DS 7 is French through and through. Whether it’s the entrance, the equipment or the handling – comfort and individuality are at the top of the list of priorities for the Crossback E-Tense. The French chic should not be missing either, as can be seen, for example, in the quilted leather in the interior. But even more interesting is the extremely short delivery time of the DS 7 Crossback E-Tense. According to Carwow, it is currently only three to five months.
The DS 7 Crossback is all about comfort. The French chic is not neglected either!
The plug-in hybrid is available in four different versions: Bastille+, Performance Line, Performance Line+ and Rivoli. In the basic configuration, the DS as a PHEV costs at least 47,580 euros. In execution, the Frenchman has 181 hp and an all-electric range of 55 kilometers. The top model with a whopping 300 hp are available from 58,710 euros.
Kia Sportage: the sovereign
The fifth generation of the Kia Sportage has produced a plug-in hybrid model in addition to the usual combustion engines. At least 44,390 euros must be paid for this. In the upscale version it is 48,090 euros, for the top model Kia requires 50,290 euros. Driven by an automatic transmission, all three have a system output of 265 hp. The Sportage has a range of 70 kilometers according to WLTP.
In the fifth generation of the Kia Sportage, the South Korean is also available as a plug-in hybrid.
However, an additional advantage of the Kia Sportage plug-in hybrid is its short delivery time. According to Carwow, the new car should be on the doorstep in just three to five months.
