10 of The Best Hybrid Cars To Buy in 2020

Its memorable design is one you’ve probably seen whizzing about in the city - a single glance tells you that this is no ordinary electric vehicle.

You can personalise your BMW i3 just as you like it - unique is its appeal - thanks to the range of colour schemes and interior finishes available! Climbing in is simple thanks to the eye-catching coach doors, plus rear seats fold down to create practical additional load space.

The i3’s battery conveniently needs to be recharged every two to three days, and has a range of up to 100 miles. Thanks to the BMW i navigation system and battery charge status it's easy to stay up-to-date on the maximum distance the vehicle is capable of travelling as well as the location of any nearby charging stations to guarantee a smooth journey.

With enough electric range to cover the average commute and a conventional petrol engine to take over on long hauls, the plug-in Hyundai Ioniq hybrid combines the best of both worlds, with a competitive price tag to boot.

You’ll enjoy a comfortable ride with plenty of leg room for passengers, adaptive cruise control, a parking camera, climate control and lane keep assist. Opt for the premium package and you’ll get an 8inch touch screen display, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality, which means apps like Spotify and Google Maps can be accessed on the move!

All Ioniq hybrids are powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine and an electric motor that helps them return around 65mpg. The electric motor can power the Ioniq by itself at slow speeds so you can cruise around town almost silently without using any fuel.

Lexus is undergoing a brand renovation, to which the flagship Lexus LC 500H hybrid is a credit. With unique looks inside and out, this luxury sports coupe combines innovative tech with an opulent design.  

The LC 500h is a V6 3.5 litre engine hybrid, with petrol-electric technology - plus the addition of a four-speed automatic gearbox mounted on the back of the twin-motor hybrid system, meaning it’s certainly more powerful than the average hybrid.

As soon as the LC was revealed to the world, it was awarded the prestigious EyesOn Design Award for best production car and best designed interior.

Read more about the Lexus LC 500 here.

Plug-in hybrid technology meets striking sports design in the new BMW i8, with the performance to match.

Low drag and lightweight, the i8 remains economical, capable of travelling for up to 23 miles using electric power alone. Innovative in design, made from materials including aluminium and carbon fibre, the sporty yet efficient i8 sees an agile electric motor fitted alongside a twin power turbo-charged three cylinder petrol engine capable of 231bhp and reaching 60mph in less than 4.4 seconds.

It’s futuristic display technology projects important information directly onto the windscreen, including the vehicle's speed and any relevant traffic signs, to maximise driver safety at all times. 

To summarise; mix together the latest tech, crowd-pleasing looks and you’ve got the future of super cars.

Porsche is leading the field in luxury hybrids with their powerful Panamera. It manages a huge 91mpg thanks to the V6 engine and strong electric motor while creating just 71g/km CO2 emissions. It’s a large and full-powered sports car with very low fuel requirements and even has a boot, which of course for a Porsche is very unusual.

Porsche claims that the Panamera is a genuine sports car with the comfort of a luxury saloon and it is hard to argue with that. If you want a top of the range hybrid, made by a serious sports car manufacturer this is the car for you. 

You no longer have to choose between the family saloon and your beloved sports car. The Porsche Panamera combines both of these perfectly and once more you are choosing a model that is environmentally considerate.