When it’s time to replace your old car, check out this Kelley Blue Book list of the 2017 best eco-friendly hybrid, electric and plug-in electric vehicles on the market for under $40,000.
Each year, Kelley Blue Book (KBB) ranks vehicles and helps consumers determine pricing for used vehicles.
“With each new model year there are more ‘green car’ choices than ever before,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book. Consumers can now choose from a variety of vehicles that have a reduced environmental impact, reduced fuel costs and affordable pricing.
The KBB rankings include the 2017 top 10 hybrid vehicles under $40,000, the top 5 electric cars under $40,000 and the top 5 plug-in hybrid cars under $40,000. For more information, visit KBB.
Kelley Blue Book 2017 top 10 hybrid cars:
| Rank | Vehicle | Starting Price | Fuel Economy |
| 1 | 2017 Toyota Prius | $25,570 | 52 mpg combined (54 city/50 hwy) |
| 2 | 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | $23,035 | 58 mpg combined (57 city/59 hwy) |
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| 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid | $30,480 | 48 mpg combined (49 city/47 hwy) |
| 4 | 2017 Kia Niro | $23,785 | 50 mpg combined (52 city/49 hwy) |
| 5 | 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid | $26,890 | 42 mpg combined (39 city/46 hwy) |
| 6 | 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | $26,835 | 42 mpg combined (39 city/45 hwy) |
| 7 | 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | $29,990 | 32 mpg combined (34 city/30 hwy) |
| 8 | 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid | $28,750 | 46 mpg combined (49 city/43 hwy) |
| 9 | 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid | $27,675 | 40 mpg combined (42 city/38 hwy) |
| 10 | 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | $37,230 | 29 mpg (30 city/28 hwy) |
Kelley Blue Book 2017 top 5 electric cars:
| Rank | Vehicle | Starting Price | EPA Fuel Economy Equivalent (City/Hwy Combined) | Range Per Full Charge | Charge Time at 240V |
| 1 | 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | $37,495 | 119 MPGe | 238 miles | 9.3 hours |
| 2 | 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric | $30,335 | 136 MPGe | 124 miles | 4.4 hours |
| 3 | 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf | TBA | 119 MPGe | 125 miles | 5.3 hours |
| 4 | 2017 Kia Soul EV | $33,145 | 105 MPGe | 93 miles | 4.8 hours |
| 5 | 2017 Nissan Leaf | $31,545 | 112 MPGe | 107 miles | About 6 hours |
Kelley Blue Book 2017 top 5 plug-in hybrid cars:
| Rank | Vehicle | Starting Price | Electric Range | Hybrid Mode Fuel Economy (City/Hwy Combined) | Approximate Charge Time |
| 1 | 2017 Toyota Prius Prime | $27,985 | 25 miles (640 miles total) | 54 mpg | 2.2 hours (240V), 5.5 hours (120V) |
| 2 | 2017 Chevrolet Volt | $34,095 | 53 miles (420 miles total) | 42 mpg | 4.5 hours (240V), 13 hours (120V) |
| 3 | 2017 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid | $36,105 | 29 miles (610 miles total) | 40 mpg | 3 hours (240V), 9 hours (120V) |
| 4 | 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid | $35,435 | 27 miles (590 miles total) | 39 mpg | 3 hours (240V), 9 hours (120V) |
| 5 | 2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron | $39,850 | 16 miles (380 miles total) | 34 mpg | 2.3 hours (240V), 8 hours (120V) |