Some eco-friendly cars are easy on both your wallet and the environment. These are 2017's 10 most affordable green cars.
Some green cars tread lightly on your finances. This list looks at the least expensive models available for 2017.
(Mitsubishi Motors North America/Wieck)
Green cars are gentle on the environment and reflect the most current
innovations in automotive technology. These vehicles can save you money
in fuel costs, but some of the earliest models were sold with relatively
steep price tags that cut deeply into fuel savings. These days, several
choices are available that are reasonably priced and offer good value.
If you're in the market for accessibly priced eco-friendly
transportation, the list that follows will be useful. It spotlights the
10 most affordable green cars for 2017, presented in descending order to
the least expensive model. We've defined green cars as gas-electric
hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric cars and fuel-cell vehicles. Prices
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Incentives are not included in our rankings, but these can have a
powerful impact on green-car pricing. Electric cars and plug-in hybrids
may qualify for federal tax credits of up to $7,500, and state incentives are also available.
Our list includes only those models that had 2017 pricing available
when our rankings were compiled. Based on 2016 pricing, the Toyota Prius
c and Smart Fortwo Electric would have easily made the cut if their
pricing for the model year featured in this list had been available.
#10: 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
(Toyota)
Small crossovers are hot sellers right now, and the Toyota RAV4
Hybrid brings green-car fuel efficiency to this popular segment. It
offers poised ride quality and a spacious cabin, and it has an EPA
rating of 32 mpg combined city/highway. Pricing starts at $29,970. Learn more about Toyota models.
#9: 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
(Chevrolet)
For a base price of $28,750, the Chevrolet Malibu
Hybrid serves up a roomy cabin and crisp acceleration. This midsize
sedan is a stylish choice in its segment, and its sleek, modern exterior
commands attention. The Malibu Hybrid achieves combined city/highway
mileage of 46 mpg. Learn more about Chevrolet models.
#8: 2017 Ford C-Max Energi
2017 Ford C-Max Energi
(Ford)
The Ford C-Max
Energi plug-in hybrid travels for 19 miles solely on electric power
before switching over to gas/electric-hybrid mode. This makes it an
efficient choice for those with short commutes. In all-electric mode,
this wagon gets 88 MPGe combined city/highway, and in hybrid mode, it
gets 38 mpgcombined. Base models have pricing that starts at $27,995. Learn more about Ford models.
#7: 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid
2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid
(Toyota)
For decades, the Toyota Camry
has been a leading choice for those seeking superior family
transportation, and the Camry Hybrid puts a green-car spin on this
model's timeless appeal. This midsize hybrid sedan has an EPA rating of
40 mpg combined city/highway, and pricing starts at $27,655.
#6: 2017 Toyota Prius v
2017 Toyota Prius v
(Toyota)
The Prius hatchback has long been a top choice for car shoppers who prioritize fuel economy, and the Toyota Prius v
wagon positions this frugality in an exceedingly roomy package. This
hybrid's forgiving ride quality shields passengers from bumps and jolts
on rough roads. The Prius v gets 41 mpg combined city/highway, and base
models start at $27,540.
#5: 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
(Hyundai)
With base models starting at just $26,835, the Hyundai Sonata
Hybrid delivers the value that has made the brand a favorite with car
shoppers. This midsize sedan provides a generously sized cabin and an
abundance of standard features, and it gets up to 42 mpg combined
city/highway at the pump. Learn more about Hyundai models.
#4: 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid
2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid
(Ford)
Some green cars come with quirky sheet metal that can be a wee bit polarizing. The Ford Fusion
Hybrid isn't one of those cars, and it shares the same easy-to-love,
conventionally handsome exterior as its gas-only equivalent. Pricing
starts at $26,060, and the sedan's fuel economy stands at 42 mpg
combined city/highway.
#3: 2017 Toyota Prius
2017 Toyota Prius
(David Dewhurst)
The Toyota Prius
deserves credit for taking hybrid technology to a broader, more
mainstream audience. For a price that starts at $25,550, this hatchback
doles out a spacious cabin, loads of cargo capacity and standard
driver-assistive safety equipment such as forward collision mitigation
and lane-departure warning. You also get class-leading fuel economy, and
the Prius achieves mileage of up to 56 mpg combined city/highway.
#2: 2017 Ford C-Max Hybrid
2017 Ford C-Max Hybrid
(Ford)
With a base price of $24,995, the Ford C-MaxHybridis
a superb choice if you're seeking a roomy wagon that's incredibly fuel
efficient and pleasant to drive. The C-Max Hybrid offers fuel economy of
40 mpg combined city/highway, and base models come with amenities such
as daytime running lights and a six-speaker sound system.
#1: 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
(Mitsubishi Motors North America/Wieck)
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV isn't the most practical electric car on the
market. Its 59-mile range trails the pack, and this diminutive hatchback
is tight on cargo capacity and low on refinement. Still, its tiny
footprint makes it a nimble city car, and with base models starting at
just $23,845, it leaves other EVs in the dust when it comes to
affordability.
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