The best hybrid cars for 2025

When it comes to automakers’ 2025 lineups, there are some excellent hybrid cars to consider for those looking for fuel-efficient vehicles.

Automakers continue to make improvements to their hybrid models, such as start-stop systems that can help drivers save even more fuel. As gas prices fluctuate, more Americans are considering making their next vehicle a hybrid to save money and reduce the impact of gas price volatility on their budgets.

Consumers who choose hybrid cars can save by getting more mileage out of each tank of gas compared to drivers of combustion engine vehicles.

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What are the best hybrid cars for 2025?

According to automotive researcher Kelley Blue Book, Japanese and South Korean automakers top the list of best hybrid models in 2025 based on criteria such as safety, fuel economy, driving performance, technical features, car value and comfort.

Hybrid cars on the KBB list tend to have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of around $30,000 for the base model, making them affordable for some Americans.

The 2025 Toyota Camry is now only available as a hybrid vehicle, and its fuel economy (53 mpg city and 50 highway) and engine (at 184 horsepower) dwarf many of its midsize peers.

The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, and 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid are comparable in mileage, despite their lower power output. For a bit more on the luxury side, the 2025 Toyota Crown (PRSF starting around $40,000) offers more horsepower at the expense of fuel economy.

Here are the best hybrid cars for 2025, according to the automotive experts at Kelley Blue Book.

Toyota Camry 2025

Toyota

1. Toyota Camry 2025

• Type: Mid-size sedan
• MSRP: $28,400
• MPG: 53 city / 50 highway
• mix HP: 184

Toyota only makes the Camry as a hybrid model, and it’s easily one of the brand’s most popular cars. Car and Driver said Toyota made overall improvements in the 2025 model compared to previous model years.

The Camry now has a “more powerful hybrid setup” and “impressive fuel efficiency,” but there’s no longer an option for a V-6 engine, and “some driver assistance features are expensive options.”

2025 Honda Civic Hybrid

Honda

2. 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid

• Type: Compact sedan
• MSRP: $28,750
• MPG: 50 city / 47 highway / 49 combined
• Combined HP: 141

Car and Driver said Honda has continued to improve its two-motor hybrid system since the last gas-electric Civic and that the automaker has produced “another no-compromise hybrid.” Other Civic models can also be purchased on gas only—the base MSRP for the gas model is about $4,000 cheaper than the hybrid.

2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

Hyundai

3. 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

• Type: Mid-size sedan
• MSRP: $26,815
• MPG: 51 city / 58 highway / 54 combined
• Combined HP: 139

Hyundai is making the 2025 Elantra Hybrid with the same specs as the 2024 model, which had some major updates from the previous year.

The base model of the Elantra is the cheapest of all hybrid brands offered by the Korean automaker. It’s also the least expensive of the five hybrids chosen by Kelley Blue Book, and other reviewers praise the vehicle for its value for money.

2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Hyundai

4. 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

• Type: Mid-size sedan
• MSRP: $30,195
• MPG: 52 city / 50 highway / 54 combined
• Combined HP: 150

Like the Elantra Hybrid, the Sonata Hybrid is a carryover model with minor changes from 2024. Hyundai also offers a gasoline-only Sonata model.

As with the Elantra Hybrid, some reviewers praised the Sonata Hybrid for offering quality features at a good price.

2025 Toyota Crown

Toyota

5. 2025 Toyota Crown

• Type: Luxury sedan
• MSRP: $41,440
• MPG: 42 city / 41 highway / 41 combined
• mix HP: 236

The 2025 Toyota Crown is the Japanese automaker’s luxury sedan with up to 340 hp, and its high-end Platinum version with all the options is approaching $70,000.

Auto reviewer Edmunds said the Crown offers excellent ride comfort and great fuel economy, but base engine performance is lacking.

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Honorable mentions for the best hybrid cars of 2025

Luxury vehicles typically offer higher horsepower, but fuel economy typically decreases as hp increases. One of the more expensive hybrids available is the 2025 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid, with an MSRP starting at around $115,000.

2025 Lexus ES

Lexus

2025 Lexus ES

• Type: Medium-sized car
• MSRP: $44,615
• MPG: 43 city / 44 highway / 44 combined
• mix HP: 215

Lexus is Toyota’s luxury brand, and the 2025 Lexus ES Hybrid is one of two sedans offered as gas-electric.

Car and Driver says the ES offers a trio of powertrains, “comprising a hot four-cylinder, a smooth V-6 and an efficient hybrid.” But he adds, “If all of this sounds good, you can stop here. Anyone looking for leadership involvement, however, will want to look elsewhere.”

2025 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid

Porsche

2025 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid

• Type: Luxury sedan
• MSRP: $115,500
• MPG: N/A
• mix HP: 300

For consumers with a bigger budget for a luxury sedan, Porsche’s Panamera Hybrid offers just that. Porsche also offers — starting at nearly $200,000 — the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, which can produce 771 hp.

The German automaker says the Turbo S E-Hybrid’s high-voltage battery stores 45 percent more energy than its predecessor’s battery and can operate more efficiently in all-electric mode. Car and Driver said the 2025 Panamera – which offers rocket acceleration – is a redesign, but the changes are tweaks rather than a complete overhaul.

2025 Volvo S60

Volvo

2025 Volvo S60

• Type: Mid-size sedan
• MSRP: $43,795
• MPG: 27 city / 36 highway / 30 combined
• mix HP: 247

Volvo classifies the 2025 Volvo S60 as a mild hybrid, offering only a modest boost to fuel economy. Edmunds says the S60 has “impressive power and electric range.”

While the mpg may not be as great compared to other hybrids, Edmunds pairs the S60’s ability to produce 455 horsepower and 523 lb-ft of torque with the Dodge Charger’s 392 Scat package in terms of power and acceleration.

Why choose a hybrid car?

Some consumers are apparently not using electric vehicles (EVs) for now because their charging time is still long and their battery life is still somewhat limited. Many are considering hybrid cars again because automakers are still making improvements in hybrid technology, so newer models are even more fuel efficient than their predecessors.

Hybrid cars run on an internal combustion engine powered by gasoline and a battery-powered electric motor, rather than relying on just one or the other. Using both technologies, hybrids can deliver good mileage from every tank of gas.

Hybrids usually get better mileage than conventional cars, but since they use little gas, they are less efficient than vehicles that are 100% electric.

Consumers are increasingly turning to hybrid vehicles because they have a longer range than motor-only vehicles, but still have the convenience of being able to refuel quickly instead of slowly starting through a connected station for a full charge, as would be battery only vehicles.

Advantages and disadvantages of hybrid cars

For budget-conscious consumers, hybrids tend to be more expensive than engine-only cars, but less expensive than electric vehicles. Some consumers also praise hybrids for being eco-friendly thanks to their smaller carbon footprint and longer range per gallon.

Maintenance on hybrids can be expensive, as the battery and electric motor may eventually need to be repaired or replaced, and there aren’t as many mechanics trained to work on hybrid vehicles as there are on conventional engine-only cars.

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