9 Best Hybrid Cars Under $30K If You’re Unable To Go Fully Electric

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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.

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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