The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, for example – Canada’s best-selling PHEV – offers up to 61 kilometres of electric range, and 687 km total with the gas engine. Don’t think that all-electric distance is enough? You may be surprised; we’ve put together some everyday driving scenarios across Canada to illustrate how a PHEV can cover most people’s daily commutes, especially if you can charge at home for a full battery every morning. And taking advantage of lower, off-peak electricity costs would not only make a big difference for the environment, but also save a lot of money in fuel.

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In fact, to show you how much you can save, we’ve also included a handy calculator here. Simply look at your real-world driving distances, your current vehicle, and gasoline and electricity costs in your area, then plug in the data. Even for busy people on the go, you’ll find a PHEV just makes sense.

Kelowna, BC

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Living in the family-friendly Glenmore neighbourhood on Lowland Street, a morning drive to North Glenmore Elementary to drop off the kids would be around 4 km, then add another 9 km to teach at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. After a day of classes, tack on 5 km to meet the kids for their own class at the Okanagan Gymnastics Centre, and then travel 4.5 km to the popular Joey Kelowna restaurant for dinner before the final 4.5-km trek home. Total distance: 27 km

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Hamilton, ON

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Dundas is a quaint suburb of the larger city, and a roughly 10-km drive to the Hamilton General Hospital for an overnight shift. After a long night, you’ll treat yourself to an early breakfast after work at Paisley Coffeehouse and Eatery, 5 km away. Then it’s taking care of chores before sleep: dropping off clothes at The Right Stitches drycleaners (2.5 km), before a drive back to downtown Dundas for kitty litter and treats at Pet Valu (6.5 km) and a bottle of wine at the LCBO for a weekend dinner party (1.5 km), with an added 2-km drive back home for dinner, TV, and finally, sleep. Total distance: 27.5

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Saguenay, QC

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If you lived on Rue Bergeron in Saguenay, your daily commute to work at Rio Tinto Aluminum would be about 4 km, taking you across the bridge through town. During the lunch break, a round-trip to Vélo-Cité to pick up your bicycle (with newly installed tires) is around 4 km. After work, a ride to the Mario-Tremblay Centre for a rec league hockey game adds another 4.2 km. Picking up some post-game groceries at the Maxi Alma du Pont puts 800 m on the clock before a 2-km drive back home. Total distance: 15 km

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Moncton, NB

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Retirement doesn’t mean you’ve slowed down; coming from your home in the North West End on Timberway Lane, an early morning coffee get-together with friends at the Epoch Chemistry coffeehouse is 10 km away on St. George Street. Then it’s off to Curl Moncton for your regular morning doubles league for more fun and socializing, 1.5 km away. After the game, it’s time for some volunteer work: the Ray of Hope Soup Kitchen, which offers residents a warm meal and a safe space, is just 500 m around the corner. With a few hours done, you’re ready to see the grandkids and have a family dinner at your daughter’s new place in Fox Creek in nearby Dieppe, about a 10-km drive. Finally, you’ll appreciate coming home even more after the long day and the 20-km return route. Total distance: 42 km

Saving money while saving the environment? It’s a no-brainer; plug-in hybrid electric vehicles like the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offer a practical, efficient alternativeswho want to lower their greenhouse gas emissions without the need fora big changein driving lifestyle. Consider the fuel savings as your reward.