10 Most Affordable Hybrids With Long Driving Ranges

The hybrid platform (HEV) has a lot to offer in terms of reliability, practicality, affordability, and, above all, fuel efficiency. When you slap a battery on a gasoline-powered engine, you typically get a beefed-up powertrain that can go the extra mile. Not only does it optimize fuel economy, but it also provides longer distances. There are a variety of hybrid SUVs and sedans on the market, and automotive manufacturers such as Toyota, Honda, Kia, and Hyundai dominate the hybrid field in the electric automotive industry. Vehicles with some sort of electrification tend to raise their price tag, but ten mainstream models keep it under budget while tackling long-distance driving.

Kia Sorento Hybrid - Starting Price: $38,690

Overall Range: 637 Miles

Kia

The Kia Sorento Hybrid is on the pricier side, with its MSRP starting at $38,690. For the highest trim, the price goes up to $46,890. It's true the Sorento Hybrid isn't the best budget-friendly hybrid SUV, but it is still considered affordable, with it sitting below the average price of a new car, which was $49,790. This hybrid SUV houses a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid engine, producing 227 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission and can either utilize a front-wheel or all-wheel drive system.

Performance Specifications

Fuel Economy And Range

If you're looking for a more elevated hybrid SUV with some extra features compared to the more affordable options, the Kia Sorento Hybrid may be one to check out. Its front-wheel drive setup will provide better fuel economy and a more extended driving range. The Sorento Hybrid FWD offers 36 MPG all across the board (city, highway, and combined) and a full driving range of 637 miles. For the all-wheel drive Sorento Hybrid, you get 34 MPG all across the board and still an impressive driving range of 602 miles.

Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid - Starting Price: $37,700

Overall Range: 637 Miles

Hyundai

The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is a three-row SUV that keeps its price tag in the $30,000 range. Depending on the trims, Hyundai offers the Santa Fe Hybrid at $37,700 to $47,750. It comes standard with a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid engine, producing 231 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. The Santa Fe Hybrid utilizes an automatic transmission and can come with either a front or all-wheel drive system.

Performance Specifications

Fuel Economy And Range

The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid powertrain may seem familiar, and that's because it shares the same engine as the Sorento Hybrid while having a few different setups. The fuel economy changes slightly on the Santa Fe Hybrid, with the front-wheel drive configuration offering 36 MPG in the city, 35 MPG on the highway, and a combined MPG of 36. The area you'll see on both hybrid SUVs (the Santa Fe and Sorento) is their identical driving ranges, which came out to 637 miles on the front-wheel drive models and 602 miles on the all-wheel drive models.

Honda Accord Hybrid - Starting Price: $33,655

Overall Range: 614 Miles

Honda

Honda has been in the hybrid game for some time now, with the Accord receiving its first hybrid powertrain back in 2005. Fast-forward to today, the Accord Hybrid still demonstrates excellent features and impressive fuel efficiency. For its price tag, the Accord Hybrid starts at $33,655 and goes up to $39,300. It is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine, making 204 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque.

Performance Specifications

Fuel Economy And Range

The Honda Accord Hybrid is offered in front- or all-wheel drive, which offers different driving ranges and fuel economies. The front-wheel-drive Accord Hybrid is the most efficient, providing 51 MPG in the city, 44 MPG on the highway, and a combined MPG of 48. For its driving range, the starting trim offers 614 miles. You'll lose a bit of range when you opt for the Accord Sport or Touring, with its 563 miles of range.

2025 Honda Accord Touring Hybrid in blue driving on road

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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - Starting Price: $31,150

Overall Range: 620 Miles

Hyundai U.S.

The Sonata Hybrid is Hyundai's more spacious hybrid sedan in the lineup, starting at $31,150. The most expensive trim on the Sonata Hybrid isn't that out of reach compared to the base, with its price tag only rising to $37,600. It's powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine and a front-wheel drive system, producing 192 horsepower.

Performance Specifications

Fuel Economy And Range

The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is only offered in two trims, the SEL and Limited, and both provide the same driving range and fuel economy. You'll get 44 MPG in the city and 51 MPG on the highway. For its combined fuel economy, the Sonata Hybrid delivers 47 MPG and an overall driving range of 620 miles.

Honda Civic Hybrid Hatchback - Starting Price: $30,150

Overall Range: 595 Miles

Honda

Possibly one of the more iconic hybrids is the Honda Civic, debuting its first hybrid powertrain in 2003. Today, the Honda Civic Hybrid comes in multiple configurations, but the hatchback offers the best driving range. Honda starts the Civic Hybrid Hatchback at $30,150 and barely raises the price further, reaching $33,150 on the second trim. It's powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine, delivering 200 horsepower and 232 pound-feet of torque. The five-door Civic Hybrid comes standard with an electronically continuously variable transmission (eCVT) and a front-wheel drivetrain.

Performance Specifications

Fuel Economy And Range

The Civic Hybrid Hatchback is offered in two trims, the Sport and Sport Touring, and both offer the same fuel economy and driving range. You'll get 50 MPG in the city, 45 MPG on the highway, and a combined fuel economy of 48 MPG. The Honda Civic Hybrid Hatchback barely makes it to the 600-mile mark for its driving range but falls short, at 595 miles.

Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD - Starting Price: $28,790

Overall Range: 589 Miles

The Kia Sportage Hybrid lowered the price into the twenty-thousand dollar range, with its MSRP starting at $28,790. If you have some extra money to spend, you can opt for the higher trim with added features, which will cost you $37,790. It's powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid, producing 227 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.

Performance Specifications

Fuel Economy And Range

The Kia Sportage Hybrid is available in front or all-wheel drive, offering different driving ranges. The Sportage Hybrid FWD offers 36 MPG all across the board and an overall driving range of 637 miles. The Sportage Hybrid AWD loses out on its range, with its 521 miles, but does better in efficiency, offering 38 MPG in the city, highway, and combined.

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Toyota Camry - Starting Price: $28,700

Overall Range: 663 Miles

Toyota

The Toyota Camry has undergone many changes in the last five years, with the 2025 model showcasing its brand new ninth generation. This marks the first year the Camry hasn't been sold without a non-hybrid powertrain, with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine being the only available powertrain. It's offered in front- or all-wheel drive, delivering 225 to 232 horsepower and 163 pound-feet of torque. Toyota lists this hybrid sedan at $28,700 to $36,425.

Performance Specifications

Fuel Economy And Range

The Toyota Camry comes in several setups, all depending on the trims and the drivetrain. The most affordable trim, the LE, is standard with the front-wheel drive system and offers the best fuel economy and range. You get 53 MPG in the city, 50 MPG on the highway, and a combined MPG of 51. It comes with an impressive driving range of 663 miles. For the rest of the trims, you can expect 44 to 50 MPG for its combined fuel economy and driving ranges of 598 to 650 miles.

Toyota Prius - Starting Price: $28,350

Overall Range: 644 Miles

While the Honda Civic Hybrid puts up a good fight, the most iconic hybrid to date would likely fall to the Toyota Prius. The Prius used to be pretty standard and basic, but in 2025, it offers a ton of features that might put its previous generations to shame. The Prius starts at $28,350 and goes up to $36,765. It utilizes a 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine, delivering 196 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque. The Prius comes standard with an ECV transmission and can house a front or all-wheel drive system.

Performance Specifications

Fuel Economy And Range

Similar to its larger sibling, the Camry, the Toyota Prius offers different ranges and fuel economies based on the trims and drivetrains. Yet again, Toyota makes it to where the base and more affordable trim offers the best range and fuel economy. The Prius LE is estimated to provide 57 MPG in the city, 56 MPG on the highway, and a combined fuel economy of 57 MPG.

The 2025 Prius has yet to be rated by the EPA, but the 2024 LE offered 644 miles. Both years share the same fuel economies, but only time will tell if the 2025 will match the 2024 driving range. The rest of the trims offer a combined fuel economy of 49 to 54 MPG and an estimated overall driving range of 514 to 588 miles.

Hyundai Elantra Hybrid - Starting Price: $25,250

Overall Range: 594 Miles

Hyundai

The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid lowers the budget even lower with its $25,250 price tag. If you opt for the highest trim, the Limited, the MSRP rises to $29,700. The Elantra Hybrid is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine, producing 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. One of the more unique mechanical systems on the Elantra Hybrid that you don't see on most hybrids is its automatic dual-clutch transmission.

Performance Specifications

Fuel Economy And Range

The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is offered in three trims, with the base being the most optimized in fuel economy and range. The Elantra Hybrid Blue provides 51 MPG in the city, 58 MPG on the highway, and a combined fuel economy of 54 MPG. Similar to the Civic Hybrid Hatchback, the Elantra Hybrid falls short of the 600-mile driving range, with its 594 miles. The two higher trims offer a combined fuel economy of 50 MPG and a full driving range of 550 miles.

Side profile shot of a 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid driving down the road

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Toyota Corolla Hybrid - Starting Price: $23,825

Overall Range: 531 Miles

Toyota

The Toyota Corolla Hybrid is one of the most affordable hybrids on the market. This hybrid sedan costs $23,825 and doesn't exceed $30,000 for the higher trims. The Corolla Hybrid utilizes a 1.8-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine, producing 138 horsepower and 105 pound-feet of torque. It's offered in front or all-wheel drive and comes standard with an ECV transmission.

Performance Specifications

Fuel Economy And Range

The Corolla Hybrid FWD offers the best efficiency and driving range. It gets 50 MPG in the city, 43 MPG on the highway, and a combined fuel economy of 47 MPG. It doesn't offer the best driving range for a hybrid, with 531 miles, but it is still impressive when you take into account its price tag. The all-wheel-drive Corolla Hybrid offers a combined fuel economy of 44 MPG and an overall driving range of 497 miles.