Top 10 Most Affordable Hybrid Vehicles in 2025

What are you looking for in a hybrid vehicle? Fuel economy, improved performance, maybe a combination of both?

Burning less fuel and reducing emissions is one thing, but saving money at the pump is another. Indeed, it's important to calculate the price difference compared to a conventionally powered model and the mileage that will be required to make it profitable based on the cost of fuel.

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The Car Guide has compiled the top 10 most affordable hybrid vehicles you can buy in 2025. Keep in mind that all MSRPs were accurate at the time of writing. However, they are subject to change at any time. They do not include freight, PDI and other applicable fees.

Before we go any further, you should know that the Kia Sportage Hybrid ($41,245) has fallen out of the top 10 following a major update for the 2026 model year that increased its price by more than $3,000. Meanwhile, pricing for the new 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, expected to launch this fall, has yet to be announced.

10. 2025 Ford Escape Hybrid ST-Line – MSRP starting from $40,849

The Escape doesn't change much for 2025 aside from some equipment revisions. The hybrid variant (192 horsepower) costs just over $40,000. Higher up, the Escape Plug-in Hybrid offers an electric range of 60 km but is not available with all-wheel drive. Combined fuel consumption: 6 L/100 km.

9. 2025 Toyota Prius XLE AWD – MSRP starting from $38,165

Beneath a truly eye-catching, even exotic exterior, the fifth-generation Prius' powertrain combines a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with two electric motors for a total output of 196 horsepower. Despite the presence of the Corolla Hybrid in the Toyota lineup, the original hybrid remains as relevant as ever and comes standard with all-wheel drive. Combined fuel consumption: 4.8 L/100 km.

8. 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid LE AWD – MSRP starting from $36,635

The RAV4 Hybrid (219 horsepower) is an immensely popular SUV, elevating the RAV4 as the second best-selling vehicle in the country. All-wheel drive is standard, even on the entry-level Hybrid LE model. Note: the all-new 2026 RAV4 is slated to hit the market in late 2025 and will be a hybrid-only product. Price increases are expected. Combined fuel consumption: 6 L/100 km.

7. 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid SE AWD – MSRP starting from $34,845

Versatile and reliable, the Corolla Cross is a small SUV with outstanding resale value. Its hybrid variant (196 horsepower) is also very efficient. Understandably, supply isn't enough to meet demand. By the way, Toyota Canada hasn't decided to stop importing this U.S.-built vehicle due to Canadian counter-tariffs—unlike Mazda with the CX-50, which comes from the same factory. Combined fuel consumption: 5.6 L/100 km.

6. 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid XL – MSRP starting from $34,600

The Maverick received a mid-cycle update for 2025, and its base price increased by $900 in the process. The high-demand hybrid powertrain is now available with all-wheel drive for an extra $2,500. For Canadian customers, getting one remains difficult, however. Combined fuel consumption: 6.4 L/100 km.

5. 2025 Toyota Camry SE – MSRP starting from $34,300

Completely redesigned for 2025, and still the benchmark in its segment, Toyota's midsize sedan can only be had with a hybrid powertrain now. The very efficient base SE model features front-wheel drive (225 horsepower), but all the others rely on all-wheel drive (232 horsepower). Combined fuel consumption: 4.9 L/100 km.

4. 2026 Honda Civic Sport Hybrid – MSRP starting from $34,100

An electrified powertrain can be found on the Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid models of the Civic, which are as powerful (200 horsepower) as the sporty Civic Si. Note: the price listed above—up $500 for the 2026 model year—applies to the sedan. However, Honda also offers a Civic Hybrid Hatchback that’s a bit more expensive. Combined fuel consumption: 4.9 L/100 km.

3. 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Luxury – MSRP starting from $31,099

Up $600 over last year’s model, the Elantra Hybrid (139 horsepower) comes in a single trim level and remains very affordable and, above all, highly efficient, as we found out during a test drive this spring. Of course, you have to like its design. Combined fuel consumption: 4.7 L/100 km.

2. 2025 Kia Niro LX – MSRP starting from $30,795

The Niro has an attractive size and continues to offer hybrid (139 horsepower), plug-in hybrid and all-electric variants, each one with front-wheel drive only. It’s priced to please and solidly built, too, while fuel economy is unbeatable. Combined fuel consumption: 4.4 L/100 km.

1. 2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE FWD – MSRP starting from $27,090

Available exclusively as a sedan and not in hatchback configuration, the Corolla Hybrid (138 horsepower) is the most affordable hybrid vehicle in the country in its base LE FWD trim, whose price has increased by a modest $300 compared to 2024. Other models benefit from all-wheel drive. Combined fuel consumption: 4.7 L/100 km.