The world is going hybrid mad. The market is filling up with hi-tech, low-CO2 plug-in hybrids – and many of them are brilliant. Iain Dooley highlights some of the best models for 2015.

BMW i8 Genuine

sports car thrills wrapped in a space-age body hide clever petrol-electric hybrid tech. 49g/lm CO2 means it’s also super green.

Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-in Hybrid

S 500 offers big-car feel and small-car running costs and no compromises: 100mpg and 65g/km CO2 should please company car operators.

Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid

A surprisingly practical choice; a diesel wagon boasting 4x4 grip plus in impressive sub-50g/km CO2. Affordable and brisk, too.

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Premium hybrid motoring the Audi way means a plush cabin, decent driving experience and prospect of 37g/km CO2 and 150-plus mpg.

Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

The Panamera hybrid is engaging, quick and pleasingly frugal. 71g/km CO2 and short charge times make it green and practical to boot.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Surprise 2014 hit, this Outlander bests its diesel cousin yet remains a genuine family and 4x4 wagon despite lowly 44g/km CO2 rating.

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