What Are the Best New Hybrid Vehicles?
If you’re shopping for a new hybrid vehicle, you have more choices than ever. There are now dozens of hybrid models on sale in the U.S., and they come in all forms, from compact hatchbacks to SUVs and even pickup trucks. Each new hybrid vehicle that enters the market brings new features and technology along with improvements in range and fuel efficiency.
In our list of the best new hybrid cars available today, we’ve focused on vehicles that are new to the market and feature “conventional” hybrid technology meaning these are not plug-in hybrid vehicles. They offer a first step towards a lower carbon footprint for you and your family.
Mazda CX-50 Hybrid
The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is a great-looking SUV, and Mazda’s CX-50 Hybrid is an all-new version for 2025. It adds an efficient gas-electric powertrain from Toyota under the distinctive skin. It has the same 219 hp and 163 lb-ft of torque from its identical 2.5-liter inline-four, flowing through a CVT (continuously variable transmission) to three electric motors and a standard electric all-wheel drive system. With more horsepower but less torque than the gasoline CX-50, this vehicle is all about efficiency rather than performance.
The CX-50 Hybrid shines in interior refinement. Mazda has created an upscale ambiance and has added a healthy number of luxury features. There’s also a nice rotary controller in the middle of all CX-50 models, a feature mostly found on luxury marques, as well as a number of physical buttons. Luxurious describes the way it drives, too; the ride and silence are more damped than in many hybrids.
- Starting MSRP: $33,970
- EPA Estimated City/Highway MPG: 39/37
Ford Maverick
The Ford Maverick is one of our favorite pickup trucks, and one of our favorite hybrids. But one thing has been lacking so far and that’s the ability to choose a hybrid engine with all-wheel drive. The 2025 Maverick now offers that option along with a lot of other upgrades that make this a very desirable, high-value package.
Built on the same platform as the Escape SUV, the Maverick drives like a car, with a smooth ride and sharp responses, and it combines spaciousness and versatility with impressive fuel economy. In addition to the availability of all-wheel drive with hybrid power, the 2025 Maverick adds more capability, new tech, and additional value.
All this should help Maverick remain as a strong seller and a great entry to the Ford brand. In fact, the company says that over 60 percent of Maverick buyers are new to Ford. It also continues to have the lowest starting price of any midsize pickup, with a starting MSRP of $26,295.
- Starting MSRP: $26,295
- EPA Estimated City/Highway MPG: 42/40
Honda Civic Hybrid
The perennial Civic is already one of the most fuel-efficient cars you can buy in America. It is a consistent best-seller thanks to its combination of efficiency, space, quality, resale value, and handling that makes it fun-to-drive. Few cars combine all of this in such an affordable package.
Now, the Civic is about to get even better with the introduction of a new Civic Hybrid model. Not only does it offer even more efficiency than before (with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg) but it’s also one of the most powerful Civic models ever.
Hybrid power is available in both sedan and hatchback body styles, as well as in Sport and Sport Touring trim levels. Honda estimates it will eventually account for about 40 percent of total Civic sales. That’s no surprise as their combined 200 horsepower and 232 lb-ft of torque come with better gas mileage than the regular gasoline Civic while offering even more performance. Plus, you get a spacious interior and timeless styling. The Civic Hybrid really is a complete package.
- Starting MSRP: $28,750
- EPA Estimated City/Highway MPG: 42/40
Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid
Building on the success of the successful, spacious Highlander SUV, Toyota now has an even bigger Grand Highlander available, and it’s a hybrid. Larger and even more versatile than the Highlander, the Grand Highlander Hybrid adds extra space for second- and third-row passengers. You’ll find substantial cargo capacity and a bold new look all without sacrificing Toyota’s traditional virtues of reliability, quality, and fuel economy.
There are two hybrid choices. Drivers most concerned about efficiency will want to choose the 245-horsepower hybrid powertrain, which combines a 2.5-liter gasoline engine with electric motors. The Grand Highlander Hybrid will dash to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds, while offering an impressive 36 mpg combined, according to EPA estimates.
There’s a more powerful Hybrid Max version as well, which has 362 combined horsepower, 400 lb-ft of torque, and a rapid 0-60 mph time of 6.3 seconds. The Hybrid Max has 5,000 pounds of towing capacity, that’s more than enough for most families to haul a trailer, boat, or a couple of motorcycles.
- Starting MSRP: $44,210
- EPA Estimated City/Highway MPG: 37/34
Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray
Capable of blasting from 0 to 60 mph in a face-melting 2.5 seconds, the 2024 Corvette E-Ray is the fastest-accelerating Corvette ever… and it’s also a hybrid. The first-ever electrified Corvette is the first production version of America’s sports car to have all-wheel drive – which makes it the most versatile Corvette in history.
The E-Ray combines a powerful 495-horsepower 6.2-liter LT2 small-block, naturally aspirated V8 with a 1.9-kWh battery pack and an electric motor that drives the front wheels. Total combined output is 655 horses.
The Corvette E-Ray is an awesome sports car that Corvette owners can drive anywhere, no matter what the season, and its electrified powertrain enhances both its performance as well as its long-distance touring ability. Available as both a removable-roof coupe and as a hard-top convertible, the E-Ray is the perfect Corvette for everyday use, its performance only eclipsed by the hardcore Z06 on the racetrack.
Okay, so its MPG ratings won’t exactly earn kudos with the Prius crowd, but the E-Ray remains an amazing hybrid, and one that is remarkably efficient for its performance.
- Starting MSRP: $108,595
- EPA Estimated City/Highway MPG: 16/24
Top New Hybrid Vehicles for 2025: SUVs, Trucks, and Sports Cars
Hybrid vehicles are no longer just about saving fuel, they now offer performance, versatility, and style to fit every lifestyle. Whether you need a family-friendly SUV like the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, a versatile truck like the Ford Maverick, an efficient commuter car such as the Honda Civic Hybrid, a luxury-focused Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, or even a thrilling sports car experience with the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, the hybrid landscape in 2025 is diverse and exciting. As technology evolves, hybrids continue to bridge the gap between practicality and performance, making them a smart, forward-thinking choice for your next vehicle.
