10 of the Longest-Lasting Hybrid Cars

2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid ・ Photo by Hyundai

Once upon a time, there were only a few hybrid car options on the market. Today, there are many. Whether you want an affordable commuter car or something more luxurious, it's likely there's a hybrid that fits your needs and budget. While a hybrid can help you save money by reducing your gas bill, an unreliable hybrid negates that savings fast.

We looked at reliability ratings for today’s hybrids and picked the most trouble-free of the lot to include on our list. There’s no guarantee these cars will run perfectly, but chances are good you won’t spend more on repairs than you’ll save on gas. Here are 10 of the longest-lasting hybrid cars.

2021 Honda Accord Hybrid

The 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and two electric motors that was named to Ward’s list of 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems 2020. It generates a combined 212 horsepower and is paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission. This sedan has high reliability ratings that help make it a long-lasting vehicle.

There’s good standard safety features including collision mitigation braking, road departure mitigation, lane keeping assist, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and traffic sign recognition. The Accord also gets good fuel economy with an EPA-estimated 48 mpg in the city and on the highway.

Photo by Honda

2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid

Toyota has a reputation for building long-lasting cars, and the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid lives up to that reputation with high predicted reliability ratings. It also has a good warranty that includes 8-years/100,000-miles for hybrid components and 10-years/150,000-miles for the hybrid battery. It also has a roomy interior and a spacious 15.1-cubic foot trunk for all your cargo.

Power comes from a 2.5-liter 4-cyliner engine and an electric motor for a combined 208 horsepower. This is paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission. The Toyota Camry Hybrid gets EPA-estimated fuel economy of up to 51 mpg in the city and 53 mpg on the highway.

Photo by Toyota

2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq is available as a hybrid or as a plug-in hybrid. Both are powered by a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine with an electric motor paired to a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It delivers a combined 139 horsepower and gets an EPA-estimated 58 mpg city and 60 mpg highway for the hybrid or 119 mpge for the plug-in.

It has above-average predicted reliability that makes it a long-lasting hybrid and an extensive warranty that includes 10-years/100,000-miles for all hybrid components and the lithium-ion battery pack. Standard safety includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane keep assist. The Ioniq also includes an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Photo by Hyundai

2022 Honda Insight

The 2022 Honda Insight has great fuel economy ratings with an EPA estimate of up to 55 mpg in the city and 49 mpg on the highway so it’s sure to save you money at the pump. The Insight also has good reliability ratings so you can keep it for years to come, trouble-free.

Power for this long-lasting hybrid comes from a 1.5-liter 4-cyliner engine and an electric motor with a combined 151 horsepower paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission. There’s a large list of standard features including an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. It also has good standard safety with automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and blind spot monitoring.

Photo by Honda

2021 Lexus ES Hybrid

The 2021 Lexus ES Hybrid adds a luxury option to our list. This sedan combines good predicted reliability ratings with a smooth ride and an upscale interior. Power comes from a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and two electric motors for a combined 215 horsepower. This is paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission.

EPA-estimated fuel economy for the long-lasting ES Hybrid is 43 mpg in the city and 44 mpg on the highway. As a luxury sedan, it comes with a well-appointed interior that includes synthetic leather seats with 10-way power adjustability for the driver and front passengers. Higher trims get wood accents and premium leathers.

Photo by Lexus

2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid

The 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid has a higher-than-average predicted reliability score with a spacious interior and smooth ride. Power comes from a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with two electric motors for a combined 215 horsepower paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission. It gets an EPA-estimated 43 mpg in the city and 44 mpg highway, making it a fuel-efficient choice when you need a long-lasting hybrid.

This is a roomy sedan that easily seats five adults. It also has a large trunk with 16.09 cubic feet for cargo. There’s a large 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen standard along with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and an 8-speaker audio system. Automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert are also standard.

Photo by Toyota

2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has high reliability ratings that make it a long-lasting hybrid. It gets great fuel efficiency with an EPA-estimated 50 mpg in the city and 54 mpg on the highway. Power comes from a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and an electric motor paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission. This powertrain delivers 192 horsepower combined, making it a responsive hybrid option.

There’s a long list of standard safety features on the Sonata Hybrid that includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and driver attention warning. There’s also a standard 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto with a comfortable and spacious interior.

Photo by Hyundai

2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

The 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid delivers good predicted reliability with a focus on fuel economy. It’s powered by a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine with two electric motors paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission. It has a combined 121 horsepower, which is modest, but helps the Corolla get an EPA-estimated 53 mpg in the city and 52 mpg on the highway.

This affordable compact sedan has seating for five and a 13.1-cubic foot trunk. It comes with a standard 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and two USB ports. There’s also automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, traffic sign recognition, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and lane keep assist.

Photo by Toyota

2021 Honda Clarity Hybrid

The 2021 Honda Clarity is a plug-in hybrid vehicle with a good predicted reliability rating. It also gets excellent fuel economy with an EPA-estimated 110 mpge. It has an all-electric range of up to 48 miles, which is higher than usual for a plug-in hybrid vehicle. Power for the Clarity comes from a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and two electric motors for a combined 212 horsepower.

Standard safety on this long-lasting hybrid includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, road departure mitigation, and a passenger-side blind spot camera. There’s also dual-zone automatic climate control, push-button start, and an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Photo by Honda

2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has an excellent predicted reliability rating. This all-new hybrid gets an EPA-estimated 53 mpg in the city and 56 mpg on the highway, making it easy on your budget. Power comes from a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine and an electric motor that has a combined 139 horsepower.

This long-lasting sedan has seating for five with a 14.2-cubic foot trunk. Standard features include an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and two USB ports. Additional standard features on the Elantra Hybrid include dual-zone automatic climate control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and blind spot monitoring.

Photo by Hyundai