The best plug-in hybrid company cars you can get in the UK

Recommended version 1.5T plug-in hybrid SE
List price £28,750
Monthly BIK tax at 20% £148.50
Monthly BIK tax at 40% £297.08

A fully charged MG HS plug-in hybrid can officially take you up to 75 miles between charges, and we came very close to that in our real-world testing. And that means, provided your weekday commute isn't too long, that you might only end up charging it up a couple of times per week. What's more, the HS is pleasantly refined, being quiet when running on electric power alone, and still remarkably hushed when the 1.5-litre petrol engine chimes in. Just bear in mind that more expensive options, including the Ford Kuga and Kia Sportage, are quieter still.

Fitting three people on the rear bench of the HS will be a bit of a squeeze, but a couple of taller adults will have no problems getting comfy. Plus, you'll be able to get more into the HS' boot than you would into the rival Citroen C5 Aircross, with 507 litres of boot space available.

Read our full MG HS review

Recommended version 1.5 TSI eHybrid 204 Elegance
List price £47,670
Monthly BIK tax at 20% £47.50
Monthly BIK tax at 40% £95

The Volkswagen Passat is now only available in estate form, but that means it's an eminently practical plug-in hybrid. Indeed, it's both wider and longer than the previous-generation Passat, and that car was hardly light on passenger or luggage space. It's so vast that, even if you go for the optional panoramic sunroof, your rear passengers should still find that they have plenty of head room. And as for the boot, at 690 litres it's bigger than the far pricier BMW 5 Series Touring or Mercedes E-Class Estate.

The combined 201bhp produced by the Passat's 1.5-litre petrol engine and electric motor makes for swift progress, while the 19.7kWh battery gives an official electric-only range of up to 81 miles. That's one of the longest of any plug-in hybrid, and means a substantial reduction in your running costs if you can charge your Passat up at home.

Read our full Volkswagen Passat review

Recommended version 40 TFSIe Sport
List price £39,125
Monthly BIK tax at 20% £47.50
Monthly BIK tax at 40% £78.25

The A3 has long been one of the best family cars you can buy, and Audi has integrated PHEV technology into the model extremely well, making it a great choice if you're looking for a smart and wieldy company car. In 40 TFSIe form, it comes with a 19.7kWh (usable capacity) battery, offering an official range of 88 miles. That's a match for plug-in hybrid versions of the Volkswagen Golf, and more than most other plug-in hybrids. It's enough to ensure you might only charge it up a couple of times a week, depending on the length of your commute.

Don't think the A3 is all out of puff when it's not running on electric power, either, because the combined 201bhp allows for a speedy 0-62mph sprint time of 7.4 seconds, and that makes getting up to speed on the motorway or overtaking on faster roads a breeze.

A recent mid-life refresh has upped the quality of the A3's interior, to the point that it now compares favourably with that of the Mercedes A-Class, even if neither can match the overall premium feel of the BMW 1 Series.

Read our full Audi A3 review

Recommended version 1.5 TSI eHybrid Style
List price £37,445
Monthly BIK tax at 20% £36.33
Monthly BIK tax at 40% £72.6

Speaking of the Volkswagen Golf, it gets the same 88-mile official range as the Audi A3, yet will cost you even less per month in BiK tax. Don't think that by choosing the Volkswagen you'll be slumming it, though – the interior is mostly built from materials which feel premium in the places you touch regularly, and is a step above what you'd find in family car rivals including the Ford Focus and Skoda Scala. Style is the cheapest trim you can have with plug-in hybrid power, and has most of your essentials covered, with sports seats, three-zone climate control and upgraded LED headlights coming as standard.

On its standard suspension, the Golf does a good job of smoothing over most lumps and bumps, even if it becomes a little more unsettled at higher speeds, lacking the body control of the firmer 1 Series. Elsewhere, the plug-in hybrid's laid-back steering response means that it's less engaging to thread along a country road than a Toyota Prius, even though it has more grip.

Read our full Volkswagen Golf review

Recommended version 1.5 TSI iV SE L
List price £44,930
Monthly BIK tax at 20% £44.75
Monthly BIK tax at 40% £89.50

That you can have a car as big and as practical as the Skoda Superb Estate for less than the price of a posh coffee per day is, frankly, a steal. And with 510 litres available on plug-in hybrid models, that should be enough space to ensure that nobody need pack light for your holidays. For rear passengers, the Superb Estate is one of the most spacious cars around, and if you're taking a couple of six-footers on the rear bench, they'll quickly find that they have more than enough space to stretch out.

It won't surprise you to learn that the Superb Estate doesn't handle with the same finesse as a BMW 3 Series Touring, even in its sportiest setting, but you can still place it with confidence on a twisty road. Around town, the Superb's light steering makes it easy to weave between urban traffic.

Read our full Skoda Superb Estate review

Recommended version Prime-Line
List price £32,340
Monthly BIK tax at 20% £48.50
Monthly BIK tax at 40% £97.00

Even if you're a higher-rate tax payer, running this range extending version of the Mazda MX-30 will still cost you less than £100 per month. And for that price, there's a lot to be said for it. For one thing, it's more powerful than the regular MX-30, with a 0-62mph time of 9.1 seconds – down from 9.7 seconds in the fully electric version. Going for this R-EV model also solves one of our main concerns about the regular MX-30, its comparative lack of range. From a full charge, the R-EV delivers an official range of 53 miles. That's more than a Kia Niro PHEV or DS 4 PHEV can manage.

Despite having firmer suspension than most non-plug-in hybrids, the MX-30 still rides well, and does a good job of soaking up road imperfections. A side consequence is that body movements are better controlled than some rivals, especially the DS 4, and the MX-30 feels less bouncy as a result.

Read our full Mazda MX-30 R-EV review

Recommended version 300e AMG Line Premium
List price £69,565
Monthly BIK tax at 20% £185.08
Monthly BIK tax at 40% £370.16

Like the closely related C-Class, the GLC family SUV gets rear air suspension on PHEV versions to cope with the extra battery weight, and it does a good job of keeping you comfortable over most road surfaces. The electric-only range is excellent, being officially rated for around 80 miles depending on which trim you go for. That means the GLC will get you further on electric power alone than the rival Lexus NX or Audi Q5.

While the plug-in hybrid GLC doesn't feel as light on its feet as the cheaper mild hybrid models, it still gives you plenty of grip and composure. Plus, despite the steering weight being less natural to build than in the Lexus NX, you can still place the GLC confidently through corners. And, if you are in need of more weight, then you can add more heft by switching to Sport mode.

We've been impressed with the GLC's interior, which beats nearly every rival in terms of sheer visual wow factor. That feeling carries over pretty well to the materials used inside, too – you'll have to go hunting pretty low down on the dashboard to find cheaper, scratchier plastics.

Read our full Mercedes GLC review

Recommended version SE 1.5 TSI iV
List price £42,135
Monthly BIK tax at 20% £42.00
Monthly BIK tax at 40% £84.00

It's a shame that you can't get plug-in hybrid versions of the Skoda Kodiaq in seven-seat form, but it's nevertheless a very practical choice. There's plenty of room for a couple of tall passengers to stretch out on the rear bench, and even if you go for the optional panoramic roof, there'll be plenty of head room. Plus, the Kodiaq has one of the biggest boots in its class – just be aware that you don't get a height-adjustable boot floor on plug-in hybrid models.

The Kodiaq's battery will officially let you travel for up to 76 miles on electric power, which is way more than the rival Peugeot 5008 plug-in hybrid can offer. Plus, when both the 1.5-litre petrol engine and electric motor are working together, their combined 201bhp makes the Kodiaq feel pleasantly punchy. It's also good news that despite the extra weight of the Kodiaq's battery, it still rides well over scarred surfaces.

Read our full Skoda Kodiaq review

Recommended version E300e AMG Line Premium
List price £70,845
Monthly BIK tax at 20% £70.66
Monthly BIK tax at 40% £141.33

The latest E-Class is a strong choice if you're looking for a bit of luxury from your company car. After all, it's got an interior which few rivals can match in terms of pure showroom appeal, and even though the materials don't stack up to those in some rivals once you move in closer, there's plenty of scope for personalisation to make your car your own. You get plenty of space, too, and the boot should take a couple of holiday suitcases without any trouble – even though it's a smidge smaller than what you'd get in the rival BMW 5 Series.

This plug-in hybrid version of the E-Class combines a 2.0-litre petrol engine with an electric motor, and together the two produce 328bhp, meaning the 0-62mph sprint can be completed in just 6.5 seconds. The 25.4kWh battery can officially take you up to 70 miles, which is more than you'd get from the BMW 530e.

Read our full Mercedes E-Class review

Recommended version 1.5 TSI eHybrid Match
List price £42,965
Monthly BIK tax at 20% £42.83
Monthly BIK tax at 40% £85.66

You can have plug-in hybrid versions of the latest Tiguan with either 201bhp or 268bhp, and even the former gives you a good turn of speed when using both of its power sources, with a 0-62mph sprint time of 8.2 seconds. The higher-powered version, naturally, gives more oomph. No matter which version you go for, though, the official electric range figure is 75 miles – though you should expect to see between 55-60 miles in real-world conditions.

We've been impressed with the Tiguan's interior, which offers plenty of soft-touch materials, and some visual flair on higher trim levels. Even if you stick with the mid-range Match trim, though, you'll have most of your equipment needs covered, with keyless entry and a powered tailgate joining an already impressive list of standard kit.

Leg and head room in the rear seats is generous, and a couple of six-footers will be comfortable back there even if you opt for the space-sapping panoramic roof. PHEV versions of the Tiguan lose some boot space compared with the regular model, but at 490 litres, you should still find that you have enough room for your holiday luggage.

Read our full Volkswagen Tiguan review