Fastest PHEVs you can actually buy, from McLaren Artura to Lamborghini Revuelto, pushing hybrid speed and power to supercar extremes.
Hybrids are getting out of hand. Weren’t they supposed to just be fuel efficient and good for the environment? That’s what we thought was going to happen when the Prius was king, but today, we have hybrids that bring the combustion engine to new heights. That’s especially true for plug-in hybrids or PHEVs, which have larger batteries for an even higher electric boost.
In fact, electric motors are so good that they counter several ICE drawbacks. For example, they eliminate turbo lag, provide naturally aspirated engines with turbo-like torque, and even allow driving on the battery to lower emissions and protect the engine. Still, you’re here to learn how fast PHEVs have become today. The answer is ballistic. For instance, the Koenigsegg Gemera has a 2,300-hp PHEV powertrain, consisting of a 1,500-hp, 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8, and an 800-hp electric motor. As a result, it reaches a top speed of 248 mph and sprints to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 1.9 seconds!
However, in this piece, we won’t be listing hypercars made of unobtanium. Models like the Gemera are either too limited or already accounted for. Instead, we’ll give you the fastest PHEVs you can really buy in dealerships today — just make sure you enter with a sufficiently deep pocket. Before you do that, enjoy this electron and gas cocktail!McLaren Artura (205 mph)
Opposing the current norm, McLaren launched its first PHEV in 2023 not as a high-end model, but as an entry-level supercar. But don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s anything less brutal than the firm’s other offerings. Not only that, but the McLaren Artura teaches you to embrace the hybrid.
Yes, the Artura packs a small-ish 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 as opposed to the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 in other McLaren models. Still, it’s accompanied by a compact, 94-hp axial flux electric motor, which helps it produce 690 hp and a meaty 531 lb-ft of torque at just 2,250 rpm. The electric motor sits inside the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, meaning it acts as a “torque filler”, virtually eliminating turbo lag. The motor draws electricity from a 7.4-kWh battery, which provides an EPA-rated 11 miles of range on a full charge. But who cares when you have a supercar that reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3 seconds, 124 mph (200 km/h) in 8.3 seconds, and has a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h)?
And the Artura isn’t only a one-trick pony — it also has a very advanced chassis. Notably, it utilizes the brand-new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA), which is lighter than before, resulting in a curb weight of just 3,303 pounds for the coupe. It also has an electronic differential at the back, which provides torque vectoring, and a rear spoiler/diffuser that generates downforce. Did we mention it’s RWD-only? As a result, the Artura dances through the corners and feels cohesive, allowing both amateur and professional drivers to have fun behind the wheel.Bentley Continental GT Speed (208 mph)
Want a mega-fast PHEV car that doesn’t follow the supercar formula? There is really only one option — the Bentley Continental GT Speed.
