Most Affordable Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles in Australia for the Year 2025
Interest in electric vehicles is on the rise among new car buyers in Australia, with hybrid cars also gaining significant popularity. For those with a bit more budget to spare, the selection expands to hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) medium SUVs.
In the under $40,000 price range, several affordable hybrid options are available. These include the MG3 Hybrid, GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid, MG ZS Hybrid, Toyota Yaris Hybrid, Hyundai i30 Hybrid, Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid, Toyota Corolla Hybrid, Toyota Corolla Hybrid sedan, GWM Haval H6 Hybrid, and Honda HR-V e:HEV.
The GWM Haval H6 Hybrid is the only medium SUV that qualifies as one of the cheapest hybrids under $40,000. For those with a slightly larger budget, the Leapmotor C10 PHEV, priced at $46,890 driveaway, offers an economy of 0.9L/100km and a 145km EV range. Another affordable PHEV option is the GWM Haval H6GT PHEV, priced at $53,990 driveaway, with an economy of 0.8L/100km and a 180km EV range.
PHEVs are attracting attention for their electric-like performance in urban areas and independence from public charging stations on longer trips. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, priced at $47,990 driveaway, is a cheap PHEV option with a 1.9L/100km economy and a 54km EV range.
Hybrid cars offer lower fuel consumption compared to their internal combustion engine counterparts, leading to potential savings at the petrol bowser and lower vehicle ownership costs. For instance, the GWM Tank 300 Hybrid five-seater is available from $55,990 driveaway with an economy of 8.4L/100km.
In the seven-seater category, the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is priced from $62,374.60 driveaway with an economy of 5.6L/100km. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Toyota Kluger Hybrid are also available, priced from $69,990 driveaway and $68,012 driveaway respectively, with economies of 1.5L/100km and 5.6L/100km respectively.
While PHEVs have a price premium at the point of purchase, they should bring long-term savings. Brands like BYD, Hyundai, Kia, and Volkswagen are offering hybrid and electric models priced around or below the $65,000 threshold. The BYD Shark ute, priced around 57,900 AUD, is one such example. Other brands are expected to follow suit, with the Volkswagen ID.4 priced about 60,000 AUD.
However, specific hybrid or plug-in hybrid offers below $65,000, besides BYD, are less clearly detailed in the results. The Jaecoo J7 SHS PHEV and the BYD Sealion 6 PHEV are two such examples, priced at $47,990 driveaway and $45,684.45 driveaway respectively, with economies of 1.0L/100km and 1.1L/100km respectively and EV ranges of 90km and 92km respectively.
The GWM Tank 500 Hybrid seven-seater, priced from $64,490 driveaway with an economy of 8.5L/100km, is another affordable option in the seven-seater category. The Nissan X-Trail e-Power, while not cheap, is another highly recommended affordable hybrid medium SUV, starting at $55,523 driveaway.
As the demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, the selection of affordable hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in Australia is set to expand, offering more choices for budget-conscious consumers looking to reduce their carbon footprint and save on fuel costs.
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