If you are planning to get a new car that can save you some bucks at the pump but at the same time without feeling the range anxiety that many drivers have with electric vehicles. Here we have the best 5 hybrid cars you can get in 2024 according to experts.
A recent report from iSeeCar, the online automotive research company claimed to have analyzed over 12 million data points about the reliability, safety, and value retention of several hybrid cars in the market and created a list of the best models you can find in the United States.
However, there are only 5 models you still can find in the 2024 version at the dealership, and all of them have right now a starting price under $33,000.
So, if you are planning to get a new car with both engines, a gas engine, and an electric engine, then this article will be extremely helpful for you. You will learn what models are the best according to the experts of iSeeCars.
From low to highest ranked, here are the best 5 hybrid cars you can get in 2024:
5. Toyota Prius Prime
It’s not a secret that Toyota has been a longstanding player in the hybrid category with the Prius. The quality and reliability of this model are now in a PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) with the Prius Prime.
If you are wondering what is the difference between the Prius and the Prius Prime, well the Prius is an HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) that generates electricity using gasoline, whereas the Prius Prime is fueled with a combination of batteries and a gas tank.
You can find the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime at a starting MSRP of $32,975. With an impressive 127 combined MPGe (the equivalent of the EPA to calculate fuel efficiency for electric vehicles). To give you some context, the Department of Energy of the U.S. has recently estimated that the average fuel efficiency of a gasoline car is 24.4 MPG.
The experts give this car a score of 8.1
4. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
The South Korean company offers the Sonata in two versions: gasoline and hybrid. You can find the hybrid at a starting price of $30,800 and a combined MPG of 51 – A big difference between the fuel efficiency of the Toyota Prius Prime and the Hyundai Sonata hybrid, but still the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers double the average efficiency of a gas-only car.
You can find two trims of the Sonata Hybrid: the SEL and the Limited. Both models have technically the same engine thus the fuel efficiency is the same in both models.
Nonetheless, the Sonata Limited Hybrid comes with leather seats and a panoramic sunroof, for a more luxurious drive.
The experts give this car a score of 8.5
3. Honda Accord Hybrid
The Japanese automaker only has 2 hybrid models: the Accord Hybrid and the CR-V Hybrid. The Honda Accord Hybrid is Honda’ bet to hybrid sedans. With a combined fuel efficiency of 44 MPG, the Accord Hybrid has a starting price of $32, 895.
Something to mention about this model is that, although it is a hybrid, that means you don’t need to plug it in to charge the batteries, Honda has equipped this model with the EV model, allowing you to operate the Accord Hybrid in electric-only mode as an all-electric car.
You can find the Accord Hybrid in 4 trims: the Sport, the EX-L, Sport-L, and Touring, which comes standard with the head-up display right in the windshield!
The experts give this car a score of 8.5
2. Toyota Camry Hybrid
You simply cannot go wrong with the Toyota Camry. This Toyota car was named the best-selling sedan in the country last year. In 2024, you can find the most affordable version of the Camry Hybrid at $28,855 and expect a fuel efficiency of 55 MPG combined. This makes the Toyota Cambry the second cheapest hybrid in this list.
Also, it’s the only car in this list with more than 4 trim levels to choose from: the SE, SE Nightshade, XLE, and XSE. The Camry has a powerful engine with up to 208 hp while offering a smooth ride.
The experts give this car a score of 9.1
1. Toyota Prius
The first place is for the veteran in the hybrid market, the Toyota Prius. In 2024 you can find a more modern style in the exterior with the fuel efficiency that we all know from Toyota.
The 2024 Toyota Prius is not only the highest-ranked hybrid by iSeeCars but it’s also the most affordable hybrid in this list. You can find the Prius at a starting price of $27,950 and expect a fuel efficiency of 57 MPG.
Something remarkable about this model is that it has been classified in 2024 as a top safety pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing motor vehicle crashes, awarding the Prius as one of the safest hybrids you can get this year.
The experts give this car a score of 9.2
Conclusion
It is surprising to see that only Asian automakers made it to this list. As we have seen during the last few years, most American automakers decided to discontinue hybrid cars. For example, models like the Ford Fusion Hybrid were discontinued in 2022 and the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid was discontinued after the 2020 model year.
Nonetheless, Hybrid Electric Vehicles, particularly the PHEVs (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles), represent less stressful options for American drivers compared to all-electric cars.
What do you think? What other hybrids should be on this list? Let us know in the comments.