Hybrid vehicles are available in a wide variety of forms, from cars and pickup trucks to SUVs and even sports cars. Some favor fuel efficiency, while others utilize the gasoline-electric combination to significantly boost performance. With so many hybrid vehicles on the market, it can be tough to distinguish the truly outstanding from the merely adequate. That’s why Car and Driver subjects virtually every hybrid vehicle to our comprehensive testing regimen.
Car and Driver’s rankings are derived from results of our extensive, instrumented testing of hundreds of vehicles each year and from our expert editors’ subjective impressions gained during real-world driving. We have ranked the best hybrid cars based on approximately 200 data points, covering acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We take our rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you’re interested in.
Best Hybrid SUVs
Best Hybrid Compact SUVs
- 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid: 10/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $35,700, EPA MPG N/A
- 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid: 8.5/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $34,510, EPA MPG 35–38 combined
- 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid: 8.5/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $35,840, EPA MPG 38 combined
Best Hybrid Mid-Size SUVs
- 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid: 9.5/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $45,660, EPA MPG 27–36 combined
- 2025 Mazda CX-90 Hybrid: 9.5/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $51,400, EPA Est. Range 26 miles
- 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser: 9.5/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $57,900, EPA MPG 23 combined
Best Hybrid Subcompact SUVs
- 2025 Kia Niro Hybrid: 8.5/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $28,365, EPA MPG 49–53 combined
- 2025 Lexus NX Hybrid: 8.5/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $46,075, EPA MPG 36–39 combined
- 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale Hybrid: 8/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $48,030, EPA MPG 29 combined
Best Hybrid Sedans
Best Hybrid Compact Sedans
- 2025 Honda Civic / Civic Hybrid: 10/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $25,345, EPA MPG N/A
- 2025 Toyota Prius: 10/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $29,485, EPA MPG 52–57 combined
- 2025 Hyundai Elantra: 8.5/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $23,025, EPA MPG 31–54 combined
Best Hybrid Mid-Size Sedans
- 2025 Honda Accord: 10/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $29,390, EPA MPG 32–48 combined
- 2025 Toyota Camry: 9/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $29,495, EPA MPG 44–51 combined
- 2025 Hyundai Sonata: 8.5/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $27,800, EPA MPG 27–47 combined
Best Hybrid Trucks
- 2025 Ford Maverick: 10/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $27,890, EPA MPG N/A
- 2025 Ram 1500: 10/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $42,270, EPA MPG 17–23 combined
- 2025 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid: 8/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $47,815, EPA MPG 23–24 combined
Best Hybrid Sports Cars
- 2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray: 10/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $108,595, EPA MPG 19 combined
- 2025 Ferrari SF90: 10/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $593,950, EPA MPG 17 combined
- 2025 Lamborghini Revuelto: 10/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $608,358, EPA MPG N/A
Best Hybrid Vans
- 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid: 9.5/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $40,635, EPA MPG 35–36 combined
- 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid: 9/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $41,895, EPA MPG 33 combined
- 2025 Chrysler Pacifica: 8/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $44,145, EPA MPG 20–30 combined
Best Hybrid Luxury Vehicles
Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs
- 2025 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid: 9.5/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $99,195, EPA MPG 21 combined
- 2025 BMW X5 Hybrid: 9/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $74,095, EPA Est. Range 39 miles
- 2025 Land Rover Range Rover: 9/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $109,525, EPA MPG 18–21 combined
Best Hybrid Luxury Sedans
- 2025 Bentley Flying Spur: 10/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $276,450, EPA MPG N/A
- 2025 BMW M5: 9.5/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $123,275, EPA Est. Range 25 miles
- 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: 9.5/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $118,900, EPA MPGe 51 combined
Plug-In Hybrid SUVs
Best Plug-In Hybrid Compact SUVs
- 2025 Volvo XC60 Hybrid: 9/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $59,345, EPA MPG 28 combined
- 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: 8/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $33,295, EPA MPG 37–39 combined
- 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid: 8.5/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $30,000 est, EPA MPG N/A
Best Plug-In Hybrid Mid-Size SUVs
- 2025 Mazda CX-90 Hybrid: 9.5/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $51,400, EPA Est. Range 26 miles
- 2025 Volvo XC90 Hybrid: 9/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $73,195, EPA MPG 27 combined
- 2025 BMW X5 Hybrid: 9/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $74,095, EPA Est. Range 39 miles
Best Plug-In Hybrid Subcompact SUVs
- 2025 Kia Niro Hybrid: 8.5/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $28,365, EPA MPG 49–53 combined
- 2025 Lexus NX: 8/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $41,765, EPA MPG 24–28 combined
Plug-In Hybrid Sedans
- 2025 Toyota Prius PHEV: 10/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $34,510, EPA MPG 48–52 combined
- 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: 9.5/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $118,900, EPA MPGe 51 combined
- 2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid / Turbo S E-Hybrid: 9.5/10 C/D RATING, Starting at $192,995, EPA Est. Range N/A
What You Need to Know
What is a hybrid car?
A hybrid car utilizes a powertrain that combines a gasoline engine with one or more electric motors. Conventional hybrids are fueled with gasoline, just like a nonhybrid, while plug-in hybrids use both gasoline and electricity and can be plugged in to charge their batteries.
What is the benefit of buying a hybrid car?
Some hybrids prioritize fuel efficiency and achieve better gas mileage than nonhybrids, while other hybrid models use their electric motors to boost performance. A few vehicles are able to accomplish both.
What types of hybrid vehicles are available?
Hybrid powertrains are found in nearly every market segment, from compact sedans and hatchbacks to three-row SUVs and pickup trucks.
