Building off the success of its non-electric Crosstrek, Subaru has made a plug-in hybrid version available for those interested in fuel savings and sustainability. In outward appearance, the PHEV Crosstrek is a near carbon copy of its predecessor with a long nose, rounded back, and high ground elevation of 8.7 inches. The latter makes the Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid the top off-roading EV of its class. To distinguish it from its ICE sibling, Subaru offers a lagoon blue paint job exclusive to the Plug-in Hybrid. This colorway carries over to the leather seats, which are stitched in electric-blue thread.

One sacrifice of the Plug-in Hybrid is the cargo space, which has been reduced to 15.9 cubic feet from the standard Crosstrek’s 20.8 cubic feet. The reason for this is that Subaru was forced to raise the trunk’s floor height in order to accommodate the electric battery underneath.

At this stage in the development of the market, Subaru is a bit too little to late to the game with a modest 17-mile range. But Subaru drives generally love their cars and all of the Crosstrek's signature features, including all-wheel drive, roof rails, and a Starlink infotainment system, are available in the new Crosstrek PHEV. For those who have a short commute or want to run their errands gas-free the Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid is an exciting new ultra low emissions electric option.