Most Affordable Plug-In-Hybrid SUVs
Car and Driver's rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of several hundred vehicles each year and from our expert editors' subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We've ranked the cheapest plug-in-hybrid (PHEV) SUVs in order of least expensive to most expensive by starting price. We take rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you're interested in. The models here all offer plug-in-hybrid powertrains, but the listed base prices may not apply to the PHEV configuration.
Top Ranked Most Affordable Plug-In-Hybrid SUVs at a glance
1
2026 Kia Niro Hybrid
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$28,885
EPA MPG
49–53 combined
C/D SAYS: With a standard hybrid powertrain, the Kia Niro is a pocket-sized SUV that sips fuel but lacks hustle. Learn More
2
2026 Ford Escape Hybrid
7.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$35,085
EPA MPG
40 combined
C/D SAYS: Guess what's next for the 2026 Ford Escape Hybrid, one of the pioneers of gas-electric SUVs. Learn More
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3
2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$34,050
EPA MPG
35–38 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV doesn't cost much more than its nonhybrid sibling but offers better fuel efficiency and quicker acceleration. Learn More
4
2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$31,985
EPA MPG
35–42 combined
C/D SAYS: The Sportage Hybrid is a roomy, comfortable, and practical SUV, but we expected better fuel efficiency from its hybrid powertrains. Learn More
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5
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$43,000 est
EPA Est. Range
N/A
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid is relatively competent and efficient but feels a little dated in the face of more modern competitors. Learn More
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6
2025 Dodge Hornet Hybrid
7.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$43,640
EPA MPG
29 combined
C/D SAYS: The Hornet hybrid SUV combines a lively chassis with a peppy powertrain, but its lofty price tag highlights the relative value of the no-hybrid version. Learn More
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7
2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$34,300
EPA MPG
37–39 combined
C/D SAYS: Practical, sensible, fuel-efficient, and inoffensive, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid does its job well at a reasonable price point. Learn More
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8
2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$40,385
EPA MPG
33–37 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV takes the all-around practicality of the standard model and incorporates a choice of two fuel-sipping gas-electric powertrains. Learn More
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9
2026 Mazda CX-90 Hybrid
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$52,025
EPA Est. Range
26 miles
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Mazda CX-90 Hybrid brings the same refined interior and exterior styling as its gasoline sibling but provides 26 miles of electric-only range—and is quicker to 60 mph in the bargain. Learn More
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