12 Hybrid Cars on the Market in 2024

Looking for ways you can reduce your transportation footprint and help fight climate change? Hybrid cars are a great option for drivers who want to upgrade from their traditional gas-powered car and make a positive impact on our planet.

What is a hybrid car? And how do hybrid cars work?

Hybrid cars are powered by both a traditional gasoline engine and an electric motor. There are two types of hybrid cars: conventional hybrid cars and plug-in hybrid cars. 

With conventional hybrid cars, the electric motor recaptures otherwise wasted energy via regenerative braking. This means that conventional hybrids are typically more fuel-efficient than their gas counterparts. Conventional hybrid cars do not have the ability to be plugged in for additional battery charging, so they still fully rely on a gas engine (and trips to the gas station).

With plug-in hybrid cars (also known as PHEVs), the larger, rechargeable battery allows the car to store even more energy. As the name suggests, plug-in hybrids can (and should!) be plugged in for additional battery charging. Plug-in hybrids can typically drive around 20-40 miles just on their electric charge, without using the gas engine (you’ll see the miles of all-electric range listed for the plug-in hybrids in the list below). Plug-in hybrids can offer the best of both worlds for people who are deciding between a hybrid car and a fully electric vehicle (EV).

You can learn more about the difference between conventional hybrids and plug-in hybrids here.

What are the benefits of hybrid cars?

Both conventional and plug-in hybrids offer many benefits. The electric motors allow the cars to use less gas, so they are more fuel efficient than traditional gas-powered cars. This means lower fuel costs—and fewer trips to the gas station! Federal and state governments also offer various incentives for hybrid cars such as tax credits, rebates, or reduced registration fees. New plug-in hybrids purchased after 2023 are eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500!

Most importantly, both conventional and plug-in hybrids produce fewer emissions than gas-powered cars—which is crucial in our fight against climate change. The transportation sector is responsible for 28% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, many of which come from passenger cars, so transitioning to hybrid and electric cars will play a key role in protecting our planet.

Interested in learning more about hybrid vehicles? Here’s what you need to know about 12 of the many hybrid cars that are currently on the market: 

1. Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid

Vehicle type: Minivan

Type of hybrid: Plug-in hybrid

Total driving range: 550 miles (with a full charge and a full tank of gas)

All-electric range: 32 miles (electric-only distance on a single charge)

Fuel efficiency: 30 MPG 

0 to 60 mph: 7.8 seconds

Car and Driver rating: 8/10 (Editors’ Choice list)

Car and Driver review: “The Pacifica uses clever tricks to expand storage and offers a quiet plug-in-hybrid powertrain that may go unnoticed under the screaming reality of parenthood.”

Cost: Starting at $53,620

2. Ford Maverick Hybrid

Vehicle type: Pickup truck

Type of hybrid: Conventional hybrid

Total driving range: 511 miles

Fuel efficiency: 37 MPG 

0 to 60 mph: 7.7 seconds

Car and Driver rating: 10/10 (Editors’ Choice list + 10Best Trucks and SUVs list)

Car and Driver review: “The Maverick proves that downsizing to a compact pickup doesn't mean giving up real-truck utility.”

Cost: Starting at $23,815

3. Honda Accord Hybrid

Vehicle type: Sedan

Type of hybrid: Conventional hybrid

Total driving range: 614 miles

Fuel efficiency: 48 MPG 

0 to 60 mph: 6.5 seconds

Car and Driver rating: 10/10 (Editors’ Choice list + 10Best Cars list)

Car and Driver review: “The reigning family-sedan champ still satisfies with enjoyable road manners, stingy fuel economy, and value-oriented packaging.”

Cost: Starting at $32,895

4. Honda CR-V Hybrid

Vehicle type: Compact SUV

Type of hybrid: Conventional hybrid

Total driving range: 430 miles

Fuel efficiency: 37 MPG 

0 to 60 mph: 7.9 seconds

Car and Driver rating: 10/10 (Editors’ Choice list + 10Best Trucks and SUVs list)

Car and Driver review: “The 2024 Honda CR-V, with an excellent chassis and an efficient hybrid option, is a star in the compact-crossover segment.”

Cost: Starting at $34,050

5. Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 

Vehicle type: SUV

Type of hybrid: Conventional hybrid

Total driving range: 602 miles

Fuel efficiency: 34 MPG 

0 to 60 mph: 7.6 seconds

Car and Driver rating: 9/10

Car and Driver review: “Hyundai has rebooted the 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid as a boxy, three-row SUV with a more stylish cabin and rugged design cues, but it retains its soft-riding nature.”

Cost: Starting at $36,210

6. Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid

Vehicle type: Compact SUV

Type of hybrid: Plug-in hybrid

Total driving range: 420 miles

All-electric range: 33 miles

Fuel efficiency: 35 MPG 

0 to 60 mph: 7.1 seconds

Car and Driver rating: 8.5/10

Car and Driver review: “The Tucson Hybrid and PHEV cure our complaints with the underpowered gas-only model, doing so with friendly pricing and unexpected refinement.”

Cost: Starting at $38,725

7. Kia Niro Hybrid

Vehicle type: Subcompact SUV

Type of hybrid: Conventional hybrid

Total driving range: 544 miles

Fuel efficiency: 49 MPG 

0 to 60 mph: 8.9 seconds

Car and Driver rating: 8.5/10 (Editors’ Choice list)

Car and Driver review: “The stylish and pocket-size Niro is a great value for urban dwellers who need an SUV with hybrid capabilities.”

Cost: Starting at $26,940

8. Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid 

Vehicle type: Compact SUV

Type of hybrid: Plug-in hybrid

Total driving range: 430 miles

All-electric range: 34 miles

Fuel efficiency: 35 MPG 

0 to 60 mph: 6.9 seconds

Car and Driver rating: 8.5/10

Car and Driver review: “Beneath the 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid's unconventional design lies a conventional compact crossover that offers plenty of practicality but little on-road charm.”

Cost: Starting at $39,590

9. Mazda CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid 

Vehicle type: Mid-size SUV

Type of hybrid: Plug-in hybrid

Total driving range: 490 miles

All-electric range: 26 miles

Fuel efficiency: 25 MPG 

0 to 60 mph: 5.9 seconds

Car and Driver rating: 9.5/10 (Editors’ Choice list)

Car and Driver review: “The CX-90 Hybrid's new powertrain doesn't detract from Mazda's trademark athletic driving demeanor.”

Cost: Starting at $49,945

10. Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid 

Vehicle type: SUV

Type of hybrid: Conventional hybrid

Total driving range: 619 miles

Fuel efficiency: 36 MPG 

0 to 60 mph: 5.6 seconds

Car and Driver rating: 10/10 (Editors’ Choice list + 10Best Trucks and SUVs list)

Car and Driver review: “All the inherent qualities and interior space of the standard Grand Highlander with a choice of two impressive hybrid powertrains.”

Cost: Starting at $45,020

11. Toyota Prius 

Vehicle type: Hatchback

Type of hybrid: Conventional hybrid

Total driving range: 644 miles

Fuel efficiency: 57 MPG 

0 to 60 mph: 7.1 seconds

Car and Driver rating: 10/10 (Editors’ Choice list + 10Best Cars list)

Car and Driver review: “The Prius used to sacrifice good looks and performance to the god of fuel efficiency, but those days are long gone.”

Cost: Starting at $27,950

12. Toyota Prius Prime 

Vehicle type: Hatchback

Type of hybrid: Plug-in hybrid

Total driving range: 600 miles

All-electric range: 45 miles

Fuel efficiency: 52 MPG 

0 to 60 mph: 6.6 seconds

Car and Driver rating: 10/10 (Editors’ Choice list + 10Best Cars list)

Car and Driver review: “The Prius Prime combines a sleek, futuristic design with a hybrid setup that finally returns not only improved fuel economy and solid electric range but also good performance.”

Cost: Starting at $32,975

Automakers now offer hybrid versions of many of their gas-powered cars, so be sure to check for hybrid versions next time you’re shopping for a car. Plus, if you’re interested in going 100% electric, learn more about the reasons to switch to an electric car, and check out these electric cars on the market this year. 

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