Cheapest plug-in hybrids to own in the US

Each model's cheapest trim, ranked by what it costs to own over 6 years in California.

Cheapest to own in California 2027 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid SE: $1,022/mo true cost, $38,539 to drive away.

12027 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid SECarPlug-in hybrid55$38,539$73,568$1,022
22027 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SESUVPlug-in hybrid58$47,716$82,550$1,147
32027 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid X-LineSUVPlug-in hybrid58$45,961$88,071$1,223
42026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SELSUVPlug-in hybrid58$46,223$90,753$1,260
52026 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid EX AWDSUVPlug-in hybrid79$54,353$98,580$1,369
62026 Mazda CX-70 PHEV PHEV SCSUVPlug-in hybrid510$50,332$99,327$1,380
72026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ESSUVPlug-in hybrid77$49,127$99,724$1,385
82026 Nissan Rogue Plug-in Hybrid SLSUVPlug-in hybrid73$51,934$105,845$1,470
92026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV PHEV PreferredSUVPlug-in hybrid710$57,138$110,232$1,531
102026 Lexus NX 450h+ PremiumSUVPlug-in hybrid55$66,468$115,935$1,610
112027 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATICSUVPlug-in hybrid55$70,010$119,857$1,665
122027 Lexus RX 450h+ PremiumSUVPlug-in hybrid57$74,674$121,656$1,690
132027 Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid PlusSUVPlug-in hybrid55$76,515$127,966$1,777
142027 BMW 5 Series Sedan 550e xDrive SedanCarPlug-in hybrid5—$83,960$139,089$1,932
152027 Mercedes-Benz GLE 500e 4MATICSUVPlug-in hybrid58$89,955$141,584$1,966
162026 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid CoreSUVPlug-in hybrid78$87,055$144,716$2,010
172026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCECarPlug-in hybrid52$97,584$148,058$2,056
182027 Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E 53 HYBRIDCarPlug-in hybrid53$100,963$155,210$2,156
192027 Porsche Cayenne E-HybridSUVPlug-in hybrid54$115,023$181,360$2,519
202027 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Battersea EditionSUVPlug-in hybrid5—$124,178$184,648$2,565
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 5Bags 5Drive away $38,5396-year cost $73,568
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 5Bags 8Drive away $47,7166-year cost $82,550
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 5Bags 8Drive away $45,9616-year cost $88,071
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 5Bags 8Drive away $46,2236-year cost $90,753
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 7Bags 9Drive away $54,3536-year cost $98,580
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 5Bags 10Drive away $50,3326-year cost $99,327
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 7Bags 7Drive away $49,1276-year cost $99,724
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 7Bags 3Drive away $51,9346-year cost $105,845
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 7Bags 10Drive away $57,1386-year cost $110,232
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 5Bags 5Drive away $66,4686-year cost $115,935
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 5Bags 5Drive away $70,0106-year cost $119,857
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 5Bags 7Drive away $74,6746-year cost $121,656
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 5Bags 5Drive away $76,5156-year cost $127,966
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 5Bags —Drive away $83,9606-year cost $139,089
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 5Bags 8Drive away $89,9556-year cost $141,584
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 7Bags 8Drive away $87,0556-year cost $144,716
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 5Bags 2Drive away $97,5846-year cost $148,058
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 5Bags 3Drive away $100,9636-year cost $155,210
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 5Bags 4Drive away $115,0236-year cost $181,360
Fuel Plug-in hybridSeats 5Bags —Drive away $124,1786-year cost $184,648

Assumes 13,500 miles a year, financed at 7% with $5,000 down, driver 35–59 in Los Angeles, California. Bags: carry-ons that fit with 4 aboard. Use your own settings