Hybrid Cars

Wikicars is a comprehensive resource for hybrid cars and other fuel efficiency topics. We provide detailed information on every hybrid car model-- current or planned. See Wikicars' hybrid recommendations.

Passenger Cars Available Now: Real MPG Honda Insight 55 Toyota Prius 48 Honda Civic Hybrid 47 Toyota Camry Hybrid 37 Honda Accord Hybrid 29 Lexus GS 450h N/A Toyota Crown Hybrid (Japan) N/A Lexus GS 450h Lexus GS 450h In the Works: Estimated MPG 2008 BMW Hybrid 7 Series 2007 Cherry Hybrid (China) Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 28-36 Geely Maple Hybrid Concept Honda Fit Hybrid 50-55 Hyundai Accent Hybrid 45 Lexus LS 600h L 20-24 Nissan Altima Hybrid N/A 2010 SAAB E-85 Hybrid Turbo Passenger Car SAAB 9-3 Biopower Hybrid Concept Saturn Aura Green Line 2008 VW Touran Hybrid Car N/A

Trucks, SUVs & Minivans Available Now: Real MPG Ford Escape Hybrid 32 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 29 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 26 Lexus RX 400h or Harrier (Japan) 25 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid N/A Saturn VUE Green Line N/A Saturn VUE Green Line In the Works: Estimated MPG Audi Q7 Quattro Hybrid SUV Concept BMW X3/X5 Hybrid SUV Concept Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 25-28 2008 Chevy Equinox Hybrid SUV Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 25-28 GMC Yukon Hybrid 25-28 Dodge Durango Hybrid 18-26 Ford Edge Hybrid N/A Lincoln MKX Hybrid N/A Mazda Tribute Hybrid N/A Porsche Cayenne Hybrid 15-23 Toyota Sienna Hybrid N/A

High Mileage Topics

• Highest mileage non-hybrids
• Tips for Buying a Hybrid Car
• Top Reasons to Buy a Hybrid Car
• Reasons Not to Buy a Hybrid Car (yet)
• MPG estimates controversies
• Considering Alternatives to Hybrids
  • Flexible Fuel Vehicles
  • Alternative Fuel Vehicles
  • Diesel Vehicles
• Plug-In Hybrids
• Electric Vehicles

Hybrid Types & Technologies

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Hybrid Energy Usage Graph

Types of Hybrids

• Full Hybrid
• Mild Hybrid
  • Stop-Start Hybrid
  • Flywheel Alternator Starter
  • Belt Alternator Starter (BAS)
  • Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)
• Plug-in Hybrids
• Diesel-Electric Hybrid

Hybrid Terms & Technologies

• Battery Technology
• Continuously Variable Transmission
• Global Hybrid Cooperation
• Hybrid Synergy Drive
• Regenerative Braking
• Low Rolling Resistance Tires
• Hybrid Crash Safety