Top Plug-In Hybrid Cars in the UAE

As the UAE continues to embrace greener mobility solutions, plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) have emerged as an ideal middle ground for drivers seeking improved fuel efficiency without fully committing to an electric vehicle. With the ability to run on both petrol and electric power and the convenience of charging at home or public stations, PHEVs offer a practical and eco-conscious option for everyday commuting and longer drives across the Emirates.

But how exactly do plug-in hybrids differ from regular hybrids? If you’re unsure, check out our full breakdown here: Difference between Hybrid & Plug-In Hybrid Cars.

In this listicle, we’ve compiled some of the top plug-in hybrid models (from highest to lowest prices) currently available in the UAE, combining performance, technology, and low emissions to meet the demands of modern motorists.

Model	Starting Price (AED)
2025 Volvo XC90	AED 424,875
2026 Jetour T2 i-DM	AED 167,000
2025 Exeed RX PHEV	AED 150,000
2025 BYD Song Plus	AED 119,900
2025 Soueast S06 DM	AED 119,900
2025 BYD Seal 7	AED 109,900
2025 BYD QIN Plus	AED 74,900

Volvo XC90 PHEV (AED 424,875)

The 2025 Volvo XC90 is a luxury midsize plug-in hybrid SUV manufactured in Sweden. It is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged and supercharged 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid engine, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and an All-Wheel-Drive (4WD) configuration.

The ‘T8 Ultra Dark Phev’ trim features matrix LED design headlights, fog lights, a panoramic sunroof and 21-inch alloy wheels. Interior features include Smart Keyless Entry, a humidity sensor, the ‘Clean Zone’ Air Quality System, rear sun blinds, power-adjustable front seats for the driver and passenger, ventilated seats, a head up display, 4-zone climate control, a 12.3-inch multi-information display, 11.2-inch multimedia display, navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Ready, wireless phone charging, two rear USB charging port and a 14-speaker audio system.

Safety features include side, curtain, driver knee, and dual front airbags. The XC90 also comes with ISOFIX child seat anchors, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), a 360-degree camera, Auto Park Assist, front and rear parking sensors, a fire extinguisher, the Whiplash Protection System, Lane Departure Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control with Pilot Assist and a Collision Avoidance System.

• Price: AED 424,875
• Body Style: 5-Door SUV
• Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder
• Power: 462 hp
• Torque: 709 Nm
• Range (on EV charge): Up to 72 km
• Combined Range: 564 km
• Fuel Economy: 28.6 km/L

Jetour T2 i-DM (AED 167,000)

The 2026 Jetour T2 i-DM is a Chinese compact plug-in hybrid SUV powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor. It uses a 3-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) and features a Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) configuration.

Design-wise, the T2 i-DM embraces Jetour’s bold Vertical and Horizontal Design Language (VHDL), giving it a distinctively boxy and rugged appearance. Exterior highlights include LED matrix headlights with automatic high/low beam switching, assist lighting, rain and fog illumination, and a panoramic sunroof.

Inside, the T2 i-DM offers a refined cabin equipped with multi-layered soundproof glass, suede upholstery, a five-star health-certified interior, and external power supply capabilities. Tech features include a 15.6-inch central touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital cluster, 50W wireless smartphone charging, as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

On the safety front, it impresses with a 70 cm wading depth, front, side, and curtain airbags, a 360-degree view monitor, front and rear parking sensors, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) and Blind Spot Detection (BSD).

• Price: AED 167,000
• Body Style: 5-Door SUV
• Engine: 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder
• Power: 375 hp
• Torque: 610 Nm
• Range (on EV charge): Up to 140 km
• Combined Range: 800 km
• Fuel Economy: 16.7 km/L

Exeed RX PHEV (AED 150,000)

The 2025 Exeed RX PHEV is a Chinese luxury midsize plug-in hybrid SUV powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine paired with a 3-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT). It is available in two trims: Comfort (FWD) and Prestige (AWD).

Exterior highlights include LED headlights, LED daytime running lights (DRLs), ceremonial exterior lighting effects, 20-inch alloy wheels and a panoramic sunroof.

Inside, the RX PHEV offers a spacious and refined cabin featuring a 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, personalised ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch central control screen, GPS navigation, wireless smartphone charging, and an 8-speaker SONY audio system. The SUV also provides three drive modes: Sport, Normal and Eco.

Safety is a strong point, with a comprehensive 10-airbag system, ISOFIX child seat anchors, a 540-degree HD camera, side parking sensors, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Hill-Start Assist Control, Traction Control System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Lane Keeping, Blind Spot Detection, front and rear collision warnings, and a Traffic Jam Avoidance Assistant.

• Price: AED 150,000
• Body Style: 5-Door SUV
• Engine: 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder
• Power: 597 hp
• Torque: 920 Nm
• Range (on EV charge): Up to 160 km
• Combined Range: 1,300 km
• Fuel Economy: 83.3 km/L

BYD Song Plus (AED 119,900)

The 2025 BYD Song Plus is a compact plug-in hybrid SUV designed for families, manufactured by the Chinese automotive brand Build Your Dreams (BYD). It is equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine paired with a 7-speed transmission.

The standard ‘Design’ FWD trim includes double U-shaped LED headlights, 19-inch bi-colour alloy wheels, electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, a panoramic sunroof and an electric tailgate. Inside, it features two-tone Sensatec leather seats, a 6-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, a 4-way manually adjustable passenger seat, a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, a 12.9-inch electrically rotating touchscreen multimedia system and a 9-speaker Dirac audio system. Multiple airbags and parking radars are included for safety.

For an additional AED 25,000, the higher ‘Premium’ AWD trim adds a 15.6-inch rotating multimedia screen, multi-colour ambient lighting, a head-up display, an 8-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, ventilated seats, a 10-speaker Infinity audio system, and dedicated Sand and Mud terrain mode options. Advanced safety features include adaptive cruise control, Blind Spot Detection and Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS).

• Price Range: AED 119,900 – 144,900
• Body Style: 5-Door SUV
• Engine: 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder
• Power: 319 hp
• Torque: 220 Nm
• Range (on EV charge): Up to 520 km
• Combined Range: Up to 1,000 km
• Fuel Economy: 14.5 km/L

Soueast S06 DM (AED 119,900)

The 2025 Soueast S06 DM is a compact SUV from the brand. It is a plug-in hybrid and gets a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbo engine connected to an electric motor with a 1-speed DHT. 

Standard exterior features include LED automatic headlights, LED front and rear DRLs, panoramic roof, roof rack, rearview mirror electric heating and 20-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the SUV features ambient lighrings seat heating and memory, electrically-adjustable front driver and passenger seats, 9.2-inch digital instrument cluster, 15.6-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 9-speaker Sony sound system, dual-zone electric A/C, wireless smartphone charging, 4 USP ports, cruise control, remote key start and intelligent cabin air purification.

Safety features include rear parking sensors, front and side airbags for the driver and passenger, side airbags for rear passengers, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, side collision warning, Traffic Jam Assist (TJA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), stability control, hill-start assist, 360-degree panoramic visual parking assists and Advaced Emergencu Braking (AEB).

• Price: AED 119,900
• Body Style: 5-Door SUV
• Engine: 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder
• Power: 355 hp
• Torque: 530 Nm
• Range (on EV charge): Up to 114 km
• Combined Range: Up to 1,000 km
• Fuel Economy: 17.5 km/L

BYD Seal 7 (AED 109,900)

The 2025 BYD Seal 7 is a premium plug-in hybrid sedan equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, paired with an automatic transmission and a front-wheel drive (FWD) configuration.

The standard ‘Design’ trim includes 18-inch alloy wheels, adaptive LED headlights, rear fog lights and keyless entry. Interior features include an 8-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, a 6-way manually adjustable passenger seat, a 12.8-inch multimedia display and a 6-speaker sound system. Safety features include front driver and passenger airbags, rear-view camera, fire extinguisher, rear parking sensors, Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA), Controller Deceleration Parking (CDP), Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Hill Start Control (HHC) and Comfort Stop Technology (CST).

For an additional AED 20,000, the higher ‘Premium’ trim adds rear LED lights, a 15.6-inch multimedia display, a 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system and ventilated seats. Advanced safety features include adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera, Blind Spot Monitor, front and rear parking sensors, Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS), Rear Collision Warning (RCW) and Rear Crossing Traffic Alert (RCTA).

• Price Range: AED 109,900 – 129,900
• Body Style: 4-Door Sedan
• Engine: 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder
• Power: 136 hp
• Torque: 231 Nm
• Range (on EV charge): 75 km
• Combined Range: 840 km
• Fuel Economy: 16.1 km/L

BYD QIN Plus (AED 74,900)

The 2025 BYD QIN Plus Design is an affordable Chinese plug-in hybrid sedan, equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and a front-wheel drive (FWD) configuration.

Exterior features include LED headlights, 16-inch alloy wheels, rear fog lights, LED daytime running lights, and keyless entry. Inside, the QIN Plus offers 60:40 split-folding rear seats, a front armrest, an 8.8-inch LCD main dashboard display, a 10.1-inch rotating screen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, remote climate control and manual 4-way steering wheel adjustment.

Safety features include rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, an integrated power braking system, hydraulic brake assist, Hill-Start Control (HSC) and a Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.

• Price: AED 74,900
• Body Style: 4-Door Sedan
• Engine: 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder
• Power: 177 hp
• Torque: 316 Nm
• Range (on EV charge): 55 km
• Combined Range: 755 km
• Fuel Economy: 15.6 km/L