9 Best Hybrid Cars Under $30K If You’re Unable To Go Fully Electric
As many governments around the world continue to tweak targets of when to ban the sale of gas and diesel-powered vehicles, sales of electric vehicles (EVs) at some point will outpace those of internal combustion engine vehicles.
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Some industry analysts predict that by 2040, most new cars sold globally will be electric. Given this scenario, it is only a matter of time before EVs soon start to fall in price. Unfortunately, consumers still have a long way to go before prices throughout the electric auto industry steady themselves. The average price paid for an electric vehicle in May 2024 was $56,648, according to Kelley Blue Book. That compares to an average price of $48,389 for all new vehicles.
If you want to spend less, hybrid vehicles are a good option. Keep reading for the nine best hybrids priced at under $30,000, according to an analysis from TrueCar:
1. 2024 Kia Sportage
Average Starting Price: $28,105
Fuel Economy: 25 – 43 mpg
2. 2024 Kia Niro
Average Starting Price: $28,300
Fuel Economy: 49 – 53 mpg
3. 2024 Toyota Prius
Average Starting Price: $29,614
Fuel Economy: 49 – 57 mpg
4. 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross
Average Starting Price: $25,075
Fuel Economy: 30 – 42 mpg
5. 2024 Ford Maverick
Average Starting Price: $25,88
Fuel Economy: 25 mpg
6. 2024 Hyundai Elantra
Average Starting Price: $22,238
Fuel Economy: 23 – 54 mpg
7. 2023 Hyundai Sonata
Average Starting Price: $25,417
Fuel Economy: 27 – 52 mpg
8. 2024 Toyota Corolla
Average Starting Price: $21,979
Fuel Economy: 34 – 50 mpg
9. 2025 Toyota Camry
Average Starting Price: $28,726
Fuel Economy: 44 – 51 mpg
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