I’m looking for recommendations for a car that’s like a Subaru Forester, but a plug-in hybrid.

Submitted by [deleted] t3_xx4quz in vermont

As much as I love my Forester, it seems like plug-in hybrids (if not full electric) are the way of the future.

What have people’s experiences been with RAV4s? Does Honda make something like this (are there even any in VT?).

I do live in Vermont. I’m just not a car guy. I don’t live on a Class 4 road, but I like to take them to get where I’m going, with a bunch of stuff in the back besides.

What’s out there?

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needathneed t1_ir9zkfr wrote

I love my rav 4 prime, but good luck finding one. I get about 50 miles electric. There's a sub if you wanna research the car specifically /r/rav4prime

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vtmosaic t1_ira1k60 wrote

Subaru Crosstrek? Sportier than a Forester.

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twowheels t1_irblf8l wrote

I used to have a 2015 Impreza hatch (same car as the Crosstrek, w/o the off-road aesthetic body cladding and a bit closer to the ground), and a 2015 Forester at the same time. The Impreza did not impress me at all, even though it was a much higher trim level. When it came time to cut back and sell one of our vehicles it was the Impreza that we said goodbye to and kept the Forester — we love our Forester.

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zombienutz1 t1_ira4pi1 wrote

Not much for EV options due to availability right now. I think Subaru is coming out with an all electric one next year but your options are kind of limited to some expensive Audi/VW models that are SUV types. I'm not endorsing Ford but the Lighting seems nice at a better price than other EVs available. Plus you can use it as a generator for your house, tools, etc.

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willowbeest t1_irarv24 wrote

It will be called the Solterra. I know someone who is on the list for one, but no recent news from Subaru on when it will be available.

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sweintraub t1_ira8fy7 wrote

For electric options:

Tesla Model Y AWD

VW ID.4 AWD

Subaru Solterra

Kia EV6 AWD

Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD

Chevy Bolt EUV FWD

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willowbeest t1_irarm50 wrote

Volvo XC40 Recharge. There are fully electric and hybrid models. I traded my Forester in for a full electric XC40 Recharge, and I do really like it. The biggest downside was the price bc they are expensive, but I'm able to tow up to 2000# and it has AWD. It's not quite a Subaru, but it is still decent on the winter roads.

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LeftLake7586 t1_iran3d9 wrote

Rav 4 are nice but they don’t drift great in the snow at all.

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GraniteGeekNH t1_irb2dfi wrote

Ford Escape plug-in - not as good as the RAV4 but still eligible for the 7500 tax credit unlike the Toyota.

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