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12 hybrids from sedans to pickups, including an F-150 that can cover 734 miles

Hybrid power now reaches well beyond the compact sedan, covering coupes, family SUVs and even full-size pickups. This list draws on Kelley Blue Book range and ratings pages and on Consumer Reports top picks, with each entry citing its own measure. Here are twelve hybrids, led by an F-150 rated for 734 miles.

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1. Ford F-150 Hybrid: Range King

Ford F-150 Hybrid — Image Credit: Gold Pony - CC BY 3.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Gold Pony – CC BY 3.0/Wiki Commons

Kelley Blue Book puts the 2025 F-150 hybrid at the top of its longest-range hybrid list, with a rating of 734 miles. That figure lets a full-size pickup out-travel every other hybrid on the ranking, sedans and SUVs included.

The number is a range rating rather than a fuel-economy score, so it reflects how far one tank can stretch. For buyers who tow, haul or simply hate fuel stops, a leader on that metric is a pickup instead of a compact car, which is a notable twist for the hybrid category.

2. Lexus LC 500h: Coupe Surprise

Lexus LC 500h — Image Credit: DestinationFearFan - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: DestinationFearFan – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

Second on KBB’s longest-range hybrid ranking is the 2025 Lexus LC 500h, rated for 644 miles. A luxury grand-touring coupe is not the usual picture of an efficient hybrid, yet it lands ahead of most family vehicles on the list.

The result shows that hybrid hardware pays off in big-engined, low-slung cars as well as in economy hatchbacks. Longer legs between fill-ups make the LC 500h more practical as a road-trip machine than its sculpted, niche profile might suggest.

3. Kia Sorento Hybrid: Three-Row Stamina

Kia Sorento Hybrid — Image Credit: OWS Photography - CC BY 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: OWS Photography – CC BY 4.0/Wiki Commons

The 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid is rated for 637 miles in KBB’s hybrid range rankings. That places a family SUV just behind a pickup and a luxury coupe at the top of the list.

Range ratings like this matter most on long family drives, where fewer stops add up over a weekend. Because the figure comes from KBB’s range-focused list instead of a general rating, it speaks to distance per tank and not to price or overall score.

4. Lexus RX 350h: Luxury Long-Hauler

Lexus RX 350h — Image Credit: Alexander-93 - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Alexander-93 – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

Kelley Blue Book lists the 2025 Lexus RX 350h at 619 miles on its longest-range hybrids list. The luxury crossover is the second Lexus to appear on the ranking, after the LC 500h coupe.

That total gives the RX hybrid a comfortable cushion for highway commutes and weekend getaways alike. It also shows how a luxury badge and strong range can coexist, with the hybrid system doing the work of stretching each tank.

5. Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: Top Pick Crosstrek

Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid — Image Credit: OWS Photography - CC BY 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: OWS Photography – CC BY 4.0/Wiki Commons

Consumer Reports named the Subaru Crosstrek hybrid one of its 2026 Top Picks, citing 194 hp and 35 mpg. The CR top picks list says the hybrid raises those numbers compared with the standard Crosstrek.

The pairing of a power bump with better mileage is what stands out, since efficiency upgrades often come at the expense of performance. For shoppers who want a small, all-weather crossover with a hybrid option, the Crosstrek earns a place on the shortlist.

6. Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid: Family Hauler

Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid — Image Credit: HJUdall - CC0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: HJUdall – CC0/Wiki Commons

Consumer Reports picked the Toyota Grand Highlander as its Top Pick for a midsized SUV, and the hybrid returned 35 mpg overall in CR’s testing. The magazine called the result “stunning” in its 2026 top picks roundup.

That figure comes from CR’s own driving rather than an EPA estimate, which makes it a useful real-world marker. A three-row vehicle matching the mileage of the Crosstrek is a strong argument for hybrid power in larger family haulers.

7. Ford Maverick: Small Truck, Big Mileage

Ford Maverick — Image Credit: Alexander Migl - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Alexander Migl – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

The Ford Maverick is Consumer Reports’ Top Pick for a small pickup, and it recorded 37 mpg overall in the magazine tests. CR described the result as superb.

A figure in the upper 30s is rare for any truck, and it undercuts the idea that a pickup demands a heavy fuel bill. The Maverick joins the F-150 on this list as proof that hybrid power now spans everything from compact haulers to full-size workhorses.

8. Lexus NX: Lexus Efficiency

Lexus NX — Image Credit: Wlb5V - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Wlb5V – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

The all-wheel-drive Lexus NX hybrid achieved 38 mpg overall in Consumer Reports testing, earning a 2026 Top Pick in the CR top picks list. That is the highest overall mileage among the CR selections in this gallery.

The result comes with all-wheel drive, a feature that typically costs efficiency, which adds weight to the number. For luxury-compact shoppers who need traction in winter weather, the NX hybrid delivers strong economy without giving that up.

9. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: Midsize Value

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — Image Credit: Benespit - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Benespit – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

Kelley Blue Book scores the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4.4 out of 5, with a price of $30,445 and 47 mpg. The numbers appear on the publisher’s best hybrid cars list.

A midsize sedan reaching 47 mpg shows how the hybrid option has become a practical default for commuters who want more room than a compact offers. At just over thirty thousand dollars, the Sonata sits in the middle of the price range on the list.

10. Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: Compact Saver

Hyundai Elantra Hybrid — Image Credit: Dinkun Chen - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Dinkun Chen – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid scores 4.6 out of 5 at Kelley Blue Book, priced at $26,695 with 50 mpg. Those figures come from the KBB hybrid car rankings.

Reaching 50 mpg is the headline for this compact sedan, and it carries the lowest price among the KBB hybrid cars in this gallery. For budget-focused shoppers, the Elantra shows that big fuel savings no longer require a premium sticker or a larger car.

11. Honda Civic Hybrid: Civic Hybrid

Honda Civic Hybrid — Image Credit: Mr.choppers - CC BY-SA 3.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Mr.choppers – CC BY-SA 3.0/Wiki Commons

The 2026 Honda Civic Hybrid scores 4.7 out of 5 on Kelley Blue Book’s hybrid car list, with a price of $30,590 and 48 mpg. That puts it just behind the very top of the ranking.

A compact car with a high score and strong mileage is a familiar recipe, and the Civic keeps it going in hybrid form. The score gap to the leader is small, so shoppers weighing the Civic against its bigger sibling are choosing on size and price.

12. Honda Accord Hybrid: Top Score

Honda Accord Hybrid — Image Credit: Damian B Oh - CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons
Image Credit: Damian B Oh – CC BY-SA 4.0/Wiki Commons

The 2026 Honda Accord Hybrid shares KBB’s top hybrid car score of 4.8 out of 5, at $34,990 and 45 mpg. It is listed first on the best hybrid cars ranking.

The Accord carries the highest price among the hybrid cars in this gallery, yet its score tops the list. For buyers who want a roomy sedan with strong ratings, the 45 mpg figure shows a larger body does not have to mean a larger fuel bill.

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