When hybrids and electric vehicles first came out the prices were high. The initial cost of developing the new green technology was so high that manufacturers had little choice but to try to recoup some of the investment they made by offering them for sale at higher costs. Since that time, new innovations in production has made it cheaper to produce them so there are more choices available at lower costs for the manufacturers which are being passed along to consumers. We’ve put together a collection of affordable hybrid and electric vehicles that are currently available on the market.
2018 Toyota Prius c $20,630-$24,965
The new Prius C is one of the most affordable hybrid vehicles currently available. This model is ranked at #17 in the hybrid and electric cars class and comes in at 11th place of all subcompact cars. The biggest selling point is the outstanding fuel efficiency of 48 mpg city and 43 hwy. This is followed by the excellent maneuverability which makes it a good choice for big city driving where tight corners and quick action is required. The overall rating for the Prius C is a 7.5 out of 10. It gets an 8.8 for safety, a 6.8 for performance and a 7.1 for the interior. There are definite pros and cons, but it offers user friendly infotainment features along with standard safety features that outshine most of its competitors.
The 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid $24,120 (SE) – $27,275 (Titanium)
The new Ford C-Max Hybrid is another affordable hybrid that may not be your idea of a dream car, but it has some impressive features that make it a good choice for keeping the planet green and cutting down on driving expense. It seats five and has a fuel consumption rating of 42 mpg city and 38 hwy. While this rating is a bit on the subpar side for a hybrid, the affordability makes it an attractive option. There is less cargo room when compared to other wagons, but the spry handling and quick acceleration are definite pluses. It also features a roomy and upscale interior that is not offered in the Prius c. This vehicle is on the low end of the spectrum for fuel economy but when compared to non-hybrids it does a good job.
The 2018 Hyundai Ioniq $22,200 – $28,300
The Hyundai Ioniq has a high 8.6 out of 10 rating and comes in at #4 for compact cars, #3 for small cars and #3 in the hybrid and electric cars category. This amazing fuel miser has a fuel consumption rating of 55-57 mpg city and 54-59 hwy. It seats five and is rated with an 8.1 for inetrior, 8.5 for performance and a perfect 10 for safety. This is just for starters. It also comes equipped with high quality interior made from eco-friendly materials, a user friendly infotainment system and it delivers composed handling and a smooth ride. This model features plug-in hybrid technology.
The 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid $25,100 – $34,710
The new Accord hybrid is a midsize car that ranks #7 in its class and 6th in hybrid and electric cars. It’s no slouch when it comes to racking up an overall score of 8.5 for performance, interior and safety. It gets a perfect 10 for the latter. Although the handling is ranked at just okay, it features a large trunk, expansive rear seats and room to seat 5. It gets 47 mpg city and 47 hwy for fuel consumption. The new Honda Hybrid starts out at an affordable price, but additional features can make it one of the less expensive choices in a hybrid.
