Hyperdrive

Why Hybrid Cars Are Popular in An Increasingly Electric World

Hybrids don’t get a lot of hype—but they perform well and are selling accordingly.

The 2018 plug-in hybrid electric Chrysler Pacifica manages 30 miles a charge, enough for many families’ soccer practice commute or Home Depot run.

Photographer: Raymond Boyd/Getty Images

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Confession: I’m an auto writer and I drive one of the world’s most boring vehicles. It’s a minivan and a hybrid, though not a particularly robust one. The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica manages just 30 miles on a charge.