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 or see our specifications of current hybrid sedans or hybrid suvs.

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 Nissan Altima Hybrid 34 Honda Accord Hybrid 29 Lexus GS 450h 23 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 Saturn VUE Green Line 26 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 26 Lexus RX 400h 25 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 17 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 (avail in Japan) 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