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Kelley Blue Book Names Best New Electrified Cars Under $40,000 For Earth Day 2017

With Earth Day 2017 around the corner, the expert editors at Kelley Blue Book named their top picks of new all-electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid cars available under $40,000. The variety of electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles recommended by KBB.com editors all offer stellar fuel economy at affordable prices for the environmentally conscious new-car shopper.

“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. “Whether you are looking for something that stands out as visually unique to proclaim your environmental friendliness, or if you prefer your vehicle to blend in with the more traditionally gas-powered crowd, automakers now offer several vehicles with a variety of eco-friendly powertrain options to accommodate both the lifestyle and budget needs of just about any buyer.”

Kelley Blue Book’s 2017 5 Best Electric Cars Under $40,000

RankVehicleStarting PriceEPA Fuel Economy Equivalent

(City/Hwy Combined)

Range Per Full ChargeCharge Time at 240VSample Editorial Comments
12017 Chevrolet Bolt EV$37,495119 MPGe238 miles9.3 hoursThe first all-electric car to combine a sub-$40,000 starting price with driving range of more than 200 miles, the new-for-2017 Bolt also is a pleasure to drive and versatile, too…
22017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric$30,335136 MPGe124 miles4.4 hoursThe most energy-efficient entry on this list also is the most affordable…
32017 Volkswagen

e-Golf

TBA119 MPGe125 miles5.3 hoursArguably the most fun-to-drive car on this list, the e-Golf combines European driving manners, class-above interior quality and more range for 2017…
42017 Kia Soul EV$33,145105 MPGe93 miles4.8 hoursThe Kia Soul is one of our favorite small cars…for buyers who can swing it, the gas-free Soul EV is the coolest Soul of them all…
52017 Nissan Leaf$31,545112 MPGe107 milesAbout 6 hoursDating all the way back to the dawn of this decade, the groundbreaking and ever-evolving Leaf has received several upgrades and enhancements over the years…

Kelley Blue Book’s 2017 5 Best Plug-In Hybrid Cars Under $40,000

RankVehicleStarting PriceElectric RangeHybrid Mode Fuel Economy (City/Hwy Combined)Approximate Charge TimeSample Editorial Comments
12017 Toyota Prius Prime$27,98525 miles

(640 miles total)

54 mpg2.2 hours (240V),

5.5 hours (120V)

The Toyota Prius Prime brings together the time-tested reliability of Toyota technology, a pleasantly rewarding drive, and easy-to-use efficiency…
22017 Chevrolet Volt$34,09553 miles

(420 miles total)

42 mpg4.5 hours (240V),

13 hours (120V)

Beyond efficiency…the Chevrolet Volt is fun to drive…the interior is both more conventional and more high-tech than before….and it looks great…
32017 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid$36,10529 miles

(610 miles total)

40 mpg3 hours (240V),

9 hours (120V)

The Optima Plug-In shares its gas-powered sibling’s good looks and elegant interior, but adds 29 miles of all-electric range followed by 40-mpg fuel economy…
42017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid$35,43527 miles

(590 miles total)

39 mpg3 hours (240V),

9 hours (120V)

Baked into the Sonata Plug-In Hybrid is the same value proposition you’d expect with any Sonata: standard features include a hands-free smart trunk, 8-inch touchscreen with navigation, seven airbags, heated seats and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto capability…
52017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron$39,85016 miles

(380 miles total)

34 mpg2.3 hours (240V), 8 hours (120V)Take the sportiness, handling and high-tech cabin of the Audi A3, add an efficient 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, plus an electric motor for 204 combined horsepower, and you have the most fun-to-drive entry on this list…

Kelley Blue Book’s 2017 10 Best Hybrid Cars Under $40,000

RankVehicleStarting PriceFuel EconomyTotal System PowerSample Editorial Comments
12017 Toyota Prius$25,57052 mpg combined

(54 city/50 hwy)

121 horsepowerThe competition has never been stiffer, but the proven Prius remains king of the hybrids…
22017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid$23,03558 mpg combined

(57 city/59 hwy)

139 horsepowerHyundai’s first foray into the dedicated hybrid market, the Ioniq debuts as nothing less than the most fuel-efficient hybrid on the market…
32017 Honda Accord Hybrid$30,48048 mpg combined

(49 city/47 hwy)

212 horsepowerIn addition to its highly efficient, well-integrated powertrain, the Accord Hybrid delivers all the comfort, convenience and excellent resale value of its more established sibling…
42017 Kia Niro$23,78550 mpg combined

(52 city/49 hwy)

139 horsepowerThe new-from-the-ground-up Kia Niro is a dedicated hybrid vehicle for efficiency-minded drivers who’d rather drive something that looks more like a regular car…
52017 Kia Optima Hybrid$26,89042 mpg combined

(39 city/46 hwy)

192 horsepowerLike its Hyundai Sonata corporate cousin, the edgier Kia Optima midsize sedan also is available as an efficient, smooth-driving hybrid…
62017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid$26,83542 mpg combined

(39 city/45 hwy)

193 horsepowerThe third of five midsize sedans on this list, the Sonata Hybrid is appealing for all the same reasons as the traditional, gas-only Sonata…it’s roomy, comfortable and has one of the segment’s best-designed and most practical interiors…
72017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid$29,99032 mpg combined

(34 city/30 hwy)

194 horsepowerEquipped with the same proven Hybrid Synergy Drive system that powers the Camry Hybrid, the all-wheel-drive RAV4 Hybrid combines class-leading fuel economy with ride height, cargo flexibility and go-anywhere attitude…
82017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid$28,75046 mpg combined

(49 city/43 hwy)

182 horsepowerThe Malibu Hybrid is among the most fuel-efficient midsize sedans on the market, leveraging a version of the same gas-electric hybrid architecture that drives the newest Chevrolet Volt…
92017 Toyota Camry Hybrid$27,67540 mpg combined

(42 city/38 hwy)

200 horsepowerStart with the best-selling car in the country, add 40-mpg fuel economy, and you’ve got something special…
102017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid$37,23029 mpg

(30 city/28 hwy)

306 horsepowerThree rows of seating, 30 mpg in the city and Toyota reliability make the Highlander Hybrid a tempting SUV…
[source: KBB]
Apr 19, 2017Blagojce Krivevski
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Blagojce Krivevski

Blagojce Krivevski is physicist and green technology lover. Keep in touch with Blagojce through his email, web site, Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook and Google+.

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