Why drive a hybrid vehicle? Whether you choose a conventional hybrid or a plug-in hybrid, an electrified powertrain lets you drive partially on electric power, reducing emissions and improving fuel economy. And when it comes to efficiency, cars are still king. While 85 percent of Canadians on average choose SUVs and trucks today, the 15 percent of buyers who opt for a car see lower fuel consumption, especially on commutes, and better driving experience.
Below, you’ll find our list of the best hybrid cars and plug-in hybrid cars in Canada for 2025. These vehicles combine an internal combustion engine with one or more electric motors and a battery pack to allow part-time electric driving. While conventional hybrids only allow electric driving for short bursts, plug-in hybrids (or PHEVs) can drive solely on electric power for a distance when charged.
If you’re looking for a hybrid or plug-in hybrid SUV/crossover or pick-up truck instead such as the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Kia Niro Hybrid, Ford Escape Hybrid, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, or Ford F-150 Hybrid, take a look at our guide to Top 10 Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid SUVs in Canada. If you think you’re ready for a 100% electric vehicle, check out our guide to the best electric cars in Canada.
Prices include the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) plus destination charges and dealer fees but not options or sales taxes. While current as of publication time, prices are subject to change.
Best Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Cars 2025
- Honda Accord Hybrid
- Hyundai Civic Hybrid
- Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
- Lexus ES 300h
- Toyota Camry Hybrid
- Toyota Corolla Hybrid
- Toyota Crown
- Toyota Prius AWD
- Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
- Volvo S60 Recharge
Honda Accord Hybrid
Mid-size sedans are top candidates for hybridizing among automakers. Family sedan drivers are generally frugally minded and aware of their fuel economy. The Honda Accord Hybrid will check a lot of boxes for these buyers. Its drive dynamics are faithful to the predictable comfort the Accord is known for while cutting several litres off the average fuel consumption every 100 km. A new generation of Accord launched for the 2023 model year that introduces a new front-wheel drive (FWD) two-motor system in the Accord Hybrid. In Canada, this is the default powertrain for the accord’s two trims. The all-new 2.0-litre Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine adds direct fuel injection and has a combined system output of 204 hp and peak torque of 247 pound-feet. This configuration achieves 5.0 litres per 100 kilometres in city driving, 5.7 on the highway, and 5.3 combined. The 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Sport-L carries a new car price of $44,962, while the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring rings up at $47,462.
Honda Civic Hybrid
Canada’s homegrown sedan now has an available hybrid powertrain. A new Honda Civic Hybrid launched in Canada for the 2025 model year, and it’s built right here at the Honda of Canada Mfg. facility in Alliston, Ontario. A 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine combines with Honda’s two-motor hybrid system to generate a combined 200 hp and 232 lb-ft of torque. An electro-continuously variable transmission (eCVT) and FWD drivetrain are the default. For its first model year, the Honda Civic Hybrid is available in Canada in two trims. The Sport Hybrid offers heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and plenty of technology and safety features. The Sport Touring Hybrid adds heated rear seats, low-speed braking control, a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and more features. Pricing in Canada for the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport starts at $35,562, while the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring starts at $39,062.
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Hyundai gave Toyota some direct competition in the hybrid compact sedan segment when it launched the Elantra Hybrid for 2021. Styled for people who are not shy about being seen, the massive grille and deeply angular door designs would never lead you to think this fuel-sipping car consumes just 4.7 litres per 100 kilometres combined. Like the rest of the Elantra line-up, the Elantra Hybrid is FWD only. It comes with key standard features like a pair of 10.25-inch screens for the digital instrument cluster and touchscreen infotainment system. Tech features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, blind spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, and more are included in the mid-level Luxury trim, which is the Elantra Hybrid configuration offered in Canada. This all combines to make this car a serious real-world bargain both on the order form and at the pumps. The 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Luxury is priced at $30,809.
Lexus ES 300h
Lexus, Toyota’s luxury arm, makes liberal use of the hybrid technology Toyota has become known for. As a result, the ES 300h midsize sedan offers drivers an upscale, refined, roomy and fuel-efficient luxury hybrid option. It shares a platform with the Toyota Avalon—the Avalon is no longer available new in Canada—but adds luxury touches such as an available 17-speaker Mark Levinson sound system, 8-way power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats, and premium finishes. Thanks to the hybrid powertrain, the ES 300h averages, according to NRCan, an average fuel consumption of 5.3 L/100 km combined. While there is an all-wheel drive version of the Lexus ES available, the Lexus ES Hybrid is available only with FWD. Pricing on the 2025 Lexus ES 300h starts at a new vehicle price of $58,754.
Toyota Camry Hybrid
The Toyota Camry enters a new generation for the 2025 model year. And as of 2025, there are no exclusively gas-powered trims in the Camry lineup as an efficient hybrid powertrain becomes standard. The new Camry’s 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine combines with Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid system to produce 225 hp in the FWD configuration and 232 hp with all-wheel drive (AWD), which is standard on every trim but the base model. The SE and XSE trims come with sportier finishes, while the top XLE trim offers more cushy and luxurious appointments. At 428 litres, the new Camry’s cargo space matches that of the previous generation. NRCan estimates the 2025 Camry’s fuel consumption at 4.9 L/100 km combined with FWD, 5.1 L/100 km combined in the SE and XLE models, and 5.3 L/100 km in the XSE grade. Pricing for the 2025 Toyota Camry starts in Canada at $37,295 for the Camry Hybrid LE and tops out at $47,945 for the XLE grade.
Toyota Corolla Hybrid
Our American neighbours prefer mid-size sedans, but here in Canada we tend to like our cars on the smaller side. In fact, the Toyota Corolla has been Canada’s best-selling car for the past couple of years. The Toyota Corolla Hybrid sedan has played a role in that success and is one of the more mainstream-looking packages in this segment. For 2025, Toyota is offering a total of four Corolla Hybrid models in Canada. Three of these are sold with AWD, making this an especially compelling offering north of the border. A 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine pairs with the updated hybrid system for a total output of 138 horsepower, while impressive fuel efficiency measures up at 4.7 to 5.3 litres per 100 kilometres depending on the model. All Corollas now come with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as Toyota’s latest Safety Sense 3.0 suite of safety features. Pricing starts at an MSRP of $29,885 for the base LE and $31,385 for the LE with AWD, while the top XSE AWD is priced at $38,980.
Toyota Crown
And now for something completely different: a car that’s not a car. The Crown nameplate represents the best luxury Toyota has to offer in Japan and elsewhere. Toyota relaunched the Crown for 2023 as a “reimagined sedan” with a lifted ride height, huge wheels, standard AWD, and two different hybrid powertrains for plenty of practicality. This includes the first use of Toyota’s new Hybrid Max performance-oriented configuration with power specs of a net 340 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque from a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine matched with a pair of electric motors and an adaptive suspension. This powertrain is rated at 7.8 litres per 100 kilometres combined. The base powertrain includes a 2.5-litre four-cylinder internal combustion engine and has a combined fuel consumption of 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres. The 2024 Toyota Crown has a starting price of $57,382 for the Limited grade and $66,815 for the Platinum grade.
Toyota Prius AWD
When the Toyota Prius entered a new generation for 2023, it went from drab and boring to downright exciting. Key new features include eye-catching hatchback styling, standard AWD in Canada, and standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. NRCan rates the Toyota Prius Hybrid at 4.8 L/100 km combined, making it one of the most eco-friendly cars you can buy without a plug. For 2024, there were two trims of the Toyota Prius available in Canada: the Prius XLE AWD priced at $40,645, and the Prius Limited AWD at $46,785. 2025 pricing has not yet been announced as of this writing.
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
By now, you’ve likely noticed that Toyota and Lexus dominate this list. While other automakers including Audi, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, and even Porsche are making a big push toward battery electric vehicles, Toyota’s strategy is to make fuel savings more wide-ranging by affordably putting hybrid and plug-in hybrid technology into the hands of more drivers. Toyota’s final entry on this list is the Prius Plug-in Hybrid (formerly known as the Prius Prime). The Prius Plug-in Hybrid improved in its new generation for 2023 for all the same reasons as the standard Prius, plus it includes a new and larger battery that offers up to 72 kilometres of all-electric range and power increases to 220 hp. In its most efficient SE trim, the Prius Prime averages 1.8 litres-equivalent per 100 kilometres or burns 4.5 L/100 km combined when operating in hybrid mode. Pricing for the 2025 Toyota Prius Prime started at $42,545 in 2024. 2025 pricing has yet to be announced at publication time, but we expect it will be similar. All three trims of the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid qualify for the full amount of the federal government’s iZEV incentive program as well as provincial rebates where they exist.
Volvo S60 Recharge
The Volvo S60 Recharge is the ultimate automotive wolf in sheep’s clothing. With unassuming styling and power output totals of 455 hp and 523 lb-ft of torque, you’ll fly well under the radar and have plenty in reserve for winding roads and country drives. The Volvo S60 Recharge has 64 km of electric driving range on a single charge and averages 3.0 Le/100 km combined. Pricing for the 2025 Volvo S60 Recharge starts in Canada at $58,389, and it qualifies for federal and provincial/territorial electric vehicle rebates. The forms of the Volvo S60 with gasoline engines only were discontinued at the end of the 2024 model year. For now, the Volvo S60 Recharge lives on, though its future is currently unclear. Consider grabbing one while you can.
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