Best hybrid cars on sale in 2024

Here are 10 of our favourite hybrid cars on sale. We'll cover both full or 'self-charging' hybrids, which can creep through traffic on electric power alone, and plug-in hybrids, which can travel several miles without starting the engine and can be topped up from an EV charger.

Kia Sportage 1.6T Hybrid

• 50mpg combined
• 129g/km CO2

The latest Kia Sportage takes the Korean brand's popular family SUV and ramps up the premium factor. Inside, the material and build quality are top-notch, coming perilously close to that you'd find in any of the Sportage's premium German rivals. There's also bags of room, with space for passengers in every position to stretch out, and a cavernous boot that can handily swallow all the baby gear you can throw at it. Plus, the fuel-saving hybrid setup still puts out a strong 229hp, letting it cover the 0-62mph sprint in less than eight seconds.

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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 2.0 Hybrid

• 52mpg combined
• 127g/km CO2

As the world's best-selling car, the Toyota Corolla hardly needs more accolades thrown its way. To ignore its abundant qualities, however, would be a mistake because this hybrid family car gets an awful lot right. For starters, it's beautifully built with a robust sense of quality when you step inside. It backs this up with Toyota's latest hybrid know-how under the bonnet – the 2.0-litre engine and electric motor provide effortless performance without the droning older hybrids made under acceleration. Our favourite version is the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports estate, because this gets a larger cargo area behind the seats.

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Volkswagen Golf GTE

• 157mpg combined
• 34g/km CO2
• 38-mile electric range

Clearly, most hybrid cars focus on sensible, economical driving – a task they excel at – but can they also be exciting? The Volkswagen Golf GTE answers with an emphatic yes, delivering 245hp to the front wheels for a 6.7-second 0-62mph time – real-deal hot-hatch numbers. However, the addition of a 13kWh battery means this sporty five-door can average more than 150mpg in the right circumstances, or drive up to 38 miles without starting the engine. More importantly, from behind the wheel, you feel like you're in a sporty car, with tartan-trimmed bucket seats, perforated leather on the steering wheel and zippy, agile handling. Both the Golf GTE and the slightly less sporty eHybrid were heavily updated in 2024, with big boosts in electric range and efficiency.

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Honda Jazz 1.5 Hybrid

• 63mpg combined
• 102g/km CO2

Uninformed buyers might dismiss the Honda Jazz as an 'old-person's car', but they're seriously missing out. The Jazz is quite possibly the most practical compact hatchback you can buy – its small exterior dimensions hide an astonishingly large cabin with space for four adults to sit comfortably – or five at a push. You don't need to sacrifice cargo room either because the Jazz has a deep, square boot and clever flip-up rear seat bases that fold away like theatre stalls, allowing you to store tall objects easily. All that's before you get to the strong and efficient hybrid engine that perfectly suits the Jazz's calm character.

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Kia Niro Hybrid

• 64mpg combined
• 100g/km CO2

Older Kia Niro models were sensible and practical but failed to get the pulse racing – admittedly, something a lot of family SUVs struggle with. However, the new Niro challenges that stereotype with blocky, modern styling and a front end that looks like it came from the set of Robocop. The up-to-date look continues inside with a contemporary sweeping 'pod' on top of the dashboard containing the infotainment system and digital driver's dials. Both full-hybrid and plug-in hybrid options are available.

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Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Hybrid

• 50mpg combined
• 130g/km CO2

The Hyundai Tucson has many of the same qualities as the Sportage above – unsurprising, considering they share parts and engines. Like its Kia cousin, the Tucson has dramatic styling, with bold, segmented headlights that look like an insect's eye. Again, the statement made by the exterior styling is backed up by the cabin, which looks smart, has just the right amount of physical knobs and buttons, and lots of sensible practicality to make life with the big Hyundai easy. There's a choice of full-hybrid and plug-in options – both are great but the PHEV  makes sense if you can charge it at home or at work.

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Toyota RAV4 2.5 Hybrid

• 52mpg combined
• 102g/km CO2

The Toyota RAV4 is an accomplished large family SUV, but the car's clever hybrid system is one of the aces up its sleeve. Thanks to decades of Toyota hybrid know-how, the setup in the RAV4 is one of the best, with instant low-speed response from the hybrid motor, which makes pulling away and crawling through traffic totally effortless. On longer runs, the engine smoothly joins the chorus powering the front wheels, leading to some impressive real-world mpg figures from this tall and practical family hauler. Rock-solid reliability, low running costs and robust residual values make this an easy car to justify.

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BMW 330e

• 283mpg combined
• 22g/km CO2
• 37-mile electric range

Some hybrids have space-age styling to highlight their high-tech powertrains, while others choose not to shout about their on-board electrification. The BMW 330e is firmly in the latter camp, looking almost indistinguishable from the legions of petrol and diesel-powered 3 Series models running up and down the UK's motorways. Only the extra filler flap that hides its EV charging port and a few badges give away its extra electrons. It achieves the typical show-stopping plug-in-hybrid figures – up to 283mpg or 37 miles of electric-only range – but its muscular 292hp combined output and grippy handling mean it still feels like a true BMW to drive.

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Ford Kuga PHEV

• 257mpg combined
• 25g/km CO2
• 39-mile electric range

The Ford Kuga has embraced hybrid power with both hands, so you'll find a wide choice of both full-hybrid FHEV models, plus plenty of plug-in PHEV versions too. Full-hybrid versions are great if you don't have access to an EV charger but, for those that do, the PHEV Kuga can return some impressive figures – 39 miles of electric only driving or 257mpg combined if you make the most of both petrol and electric power. And, while all that's going on under the bonnet, you can still enjoy the benefits of regular Kuga models from behind the wheel, with deft handling, a simple dashboard and lots of space for the family.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge PHEV

• 118mpg combined
• 47g/km CO2
• 29-mile electric range

There's a lot going on under the Volvo XC40 PHEV's bodywork but you wouldn't know it from the driver's seat. The Swedish brand's minimised the number of buttons and switches in the cabin, and placed less emphasis on having lots different driving modes and settings – refreshing compared to some rivals that feel overloaded with options. On the move, the XC40 remains smooth and calm, with a softness to its setup that makes it easy to go long distances. Despite its eco-friendly credentials – 118mpg or 29 miles of EV driving – the T4 PHEV model makes a respectable 211hp and completes the 0-62mph run in a sprightly 8.5 seconds.

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Cut your running costs with a nearly new hybrid

Check out Motorpoint's wide selection of nearly new hybrid cars, all with low mileage and warranty coverage. If you're ready to ditch the engine entirely, check out our picks for the best electric family cars.