EV Love: list of HEV models recognized by DOE

Previously, Zigwheels Philippines shared the classifications of new energy vehicles (NEVs) currently recognized by the Department of Energy (DOE). 

To summarize, there are three main classifications organized by powertrain type. There are battery electric vehicles (BEV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). 

Per the DOE, HEV models belong to the “M1” motor vehicle category. These are all passenger vehicles with a gross vehicle weight ranging from 2,000 kilograms (kg) to 5,000 kg. Currently, the DOE has not listed any HEV models that are light or are heavier than the M1 motor vehicle category. 

In our first EV love story, we likewise described what an HEV is. To recall, these are vehicles that use both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. Additionally, they can be recharged using the engine or a regenerative braking system, while lacking a charging port, unlike PHEV units. 

So, which HEV models are recognized by DOE? We’ll list them all down here per brand. Do take note, however, that some of these are not yet sold in the local market. As such, we’ll mark the aforementioned with an asterisk (*). 

Toyota

• Toyota Corolla Cross
• Toyota Yaris Cross S HEV
• Toyota Corolla Altis GR-S HEV
• Toyota RAV4
• Toyota Camry
• Toyota Innova Zenix Q HEV
• Updated Toyota RAV4 LTD, ADV*
• Toyota Alphard HEV
• Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 ZX HEV*
• Toyota Sequoia Capstone*

Honda

• Honda Civic RS e:HEV
• Honda Prelude*
• Honda HR-V RS e:HEV
• Honda CR-V RS AWD, VX e:HEV

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Lexus

• Lexus ES300h 
• Lexus IS300h
• Updated Lexus IS300h*
• Lexus UX300h 
• Lexus NX350h 
• Lexus LM350h 
• Lexus LS500h 
• Lexus LX700h
• Lexus RX360h
• Lexus RX500h
• Lexus LBX

 

BMW

• BWM 520i Hybrid
• BMW 735i
• BMW X5 XDrive40i
• BMW X7 xDrive40d

Morris Garages (MG)

• MG ZS Hybrid+
• MG3 Hybrid+
• MG HS Hybrid+ 

GAC

• GAC Emkoo HEV
• GAC E8*
• GAC GS8 4x4 HEV*

Mazda

• Mazda CX-60 
• Mazda CX-90 

Porsche

• Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet Spirit 70
• Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
• Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid
• Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid

Audi 

• Audi A8L
• Audi Q7 
• Audi Q8
• Audi RSQ8

Bentley

• Bentley Continental GT Azure
• Bentley Continental GT Speed
• Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid

Dongfeng

• Dongfeng MHero 
• Dongfeng Aeolus Huge

Brands with only one HEV model in their lineups

• Nissan Kicks e-POWER
• Ford Territory Hybrid
• BAIC B60 Hybrid
• Chery Tiggo Cross HEV
• Omoda C5 Luxury*
• Lamborghini Temerario Hybrid
• Alfa Romeo Junior

Final thoughts

As a reminder, the DOE list is ever-changing, and it may add or remove nameplates for various reasons. More brands might discontinue some of those listed above in the near future. On the flip side, some marques might decide expand their HEV offerings in the country in the future, thus increasing the number of HEV models on the said list. 

With regard to the list we’ve provided above, however, it is accurate as of the writing of this article. 

Additionally, the list does not include “mild hybrid” models. This, of course, stems from what is defined as an “HEV” under the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (Republic Act No. 11697). 

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