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 (in the North American market): 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 Lexus GS 450h In the Works: Estimated MPG BMW Hybrid 7 Series N/A Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 28-36 Ford Edge Hybrid N/A Ford-Five Hundred Hybrid Concept N/A Ford Fusion Hybrid N/A Honda Fit Hybrid 50-55 Hyundai Accent Hybrid 45 Kia Rio Hybrid (Korea) N/A Lexus LS 600h L 20-24 Mercury Milan Hybrid N/A Nissan Altima Hybrid N/A Saturn Aura Green Line N/A

Trucks, SUVs & Minivans Available Now (in the North American market): Real MPG Ford Escape Hybrid 32 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 29 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 26 Lexus RX 400h 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 N/A BMW X3/X5 Hybrid SUV Concepts N/A Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 25-28 Chevrolet Equinox Hybrid SUV N/A Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 25-28 GMC Yukon Hybrid 25-28 Dodge Durango Hybrid 18-26 Ford Edge Hybrid N/A Honda Pilot Hybrid N/A Honda Ridgeline 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
• Tribrid 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