7 Most Affordable Plug-In Hybrids of 2023 (UPDATED)

7. Ford Escape - $40,500

For 2023, the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid SUV is getting a few updates but remains mostly unchanged from the 2022 model. The practicality of the small SUV is enhanced with the plug-in hybrid version, which is available with the SE trim. The 2022 variant of the PHEV has an estimated 40mpg combined fuel economy, and that figures to stay the same for the new model year.

6. Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid - $39,845

Mitsubishi has always been the underdog Japanese manufacturer that comes up large again and again with great models over the years. In recent memory, their SUV creations have been subtly impressing the American market. And the Outlander PHEV is one such offering. The base ES trim has a competitive starting price of just under $40K. Opting for higher trims can take you up closer to the $50K mark easily.

5. Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid - $38,690

The Sportage plug-in hybrid is Kia's equivalent of the parent company Hyundai's high-selling Tucson SUV. Although the Sportage, in our opinion, holds a significant advantage over its cousin in the styling category. Perhaps that constitutes a higher price on its own.

4. Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid - $37,300

The Hyundai Tucson PHEV option is available with the SEL and Limited trims, with starting MSRPs set at $37,300 and $44,310 respectively. If the Korean make's more daring styling is what you're after, the Tucson is the PHEV crossover for you.

3. Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid - $36,845

The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is the Subaru of plug-in hybrid crossover SUVs. There's a reason why the brand has developed such a strong following over the years. Their fun-loving philosophy is evident in their marketing as well as their products. One of the lowest-priced PHEVs of 2023, the Crosstrek Hybrid will not only allow customers to take advantage of the great fuel efficiency, but it also welcomes them to the Subaru family. 

2. Kia Niro - $33,840

Kia has established the Niro as a player in the EV and PHEV realm over the past few years. For 2023, the revamped model will join the genuinely exciting lineup of Kia products. And that's an unbias opinion, based on the brand's daring styling philosophy for the newest generation of vehicles. With an EPA-rated fuel economy comfortably in the 50mpgs, the Niro is as formidable as it is affordable.

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1. Toyota Prius Prime - $32,350

With the newest iteration of the Prius recently revealed, the Prime version will be your most cost-effective PHEV option on the market today, with the starting MSRP of $32,350 and . Well-received by most, the redesigned Prius will come with a stylish edge previously lacking in the model.