The Cheapest Hybrid Cars for Young Drivers

First on our list is the Hyundai Kona Hybrid, a great choice of cheap hybrid car for all you new or young drivers. This model has a really funky exterior design, but it’s also got loads of standard equipment and boasts a super efficient engine, which helps when it comes to fuel savings. Meanwhile, its low insurance group means your premiums won’t be too high. All this and more make it a great affordable hybrid car.

Next up is the Kia Niro, a great all-rounder thanks to its practical and spacious interior featuring hard-wearing materials that will still look good after many miles. This means you shouldn’t have to go running out to replace anything in a hurry, too. What makes this one of the best cheap hybrid cars though, is its low insurance group, meaning better premiums for you. On top of that, you get great equipment thrown in such as satellite navigation and air conditioning.

We rate the Toyota Yaris for being a reliable car that’s both efficient and affordable, making it a fantastic choice for young drivers. The Yaris is a small hybrid – great for city driving – that also manages to bring a surprising amount of space should you need it. Meanwhile, its hybrid engine is superbly efficient, which will save you money in the long run; plus, its low insurance group means reduced premiums. All in all, its size, efficiency and spacious interior make this a good hybrid for young drivers.

If you’re after a slightly bigger, but still affordable hybrid, the Captur, with its SUV-style appearance, might be the hybrid for you. Its good-sized boot and interior make it a great option if you’ve got little ones, while its raised position can give a confidence boost for new drivers. The Captur’s clever hybrid engine is also what makes it one of our best cheap hybrid car picks, as it’s much cheaper to run than a usual four-wheel drive.

You might’ve heard of the Toyota Prius, as it’s one of the most famous hybrids around – offering great reliability for new or young drivers. Available as a plug-in or as a self-charging hybrid, the Toyota Prius is in fact the car that kick-started the revolution towards the fuel-efficient powertrain, as the first volume-produced hybrid vehicle – first on sale way back in 2000 in the UK. Not only that, its easy enough to get hold of in the used market too. Its low running costs and fuel costs are what make it a real steal though, making it a sure-fire hit for those looking to reduce their outgoings.

Next on our list is the Honda Jazz, a great little car which comes jam-packed with features like cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity, and ‘magic seats’ which fold down giving you more space. Top spec Jazz’s also get Honda’s Connect infotainment system, plus front and rear parking sensors. Despite being relatively small, it has a surprising amount of space inside making it more practical than you might expect. And it’s affordable too, with the average price for a used one on Motors being around £2100-2900.

Looking for something a little more sporty and stylish? The Audi A3 Sportback might just be the car for you. When it comes to affordability, yes the brand is slightly more expensive, but, the A3 Sportback TFSIe does bring an impressive 37-mile electric range which means you’ll be able to do lots of trips without needing the petrol engine at all, therefore making fuel savings. In addition to that, you’ll get loads of brilliant additional features such as a screen for satellite navigation and media functions and a large boot space great for road trips.

A great entry car into the world of hybrids, Lexus has packed some of its latest hybrid technology into the NX, along with some cutting-edge interior features, making it a good choice for those after a modern, tech-forward yet comfortable car. It’s also stylish and boasts plenty of interior space – making it great for young families, and holds its value really well in the second-hand market.

If you’re a young driver who has their eyes set on an SUV, then it’s worth considering the Mini Countryman, which is a great all-rounder of a car. That being said, it’s certainly not the cheapest hybrid car on this list, sitting at the higher end of £27k+ for a used one. Nonetheless, we’d still highly recommend this car as it provides an efficient return of 140 miles per gallon (MPG) to 166mpg, depending on how you drive it.  Overall, the plug-in hybrid Countryman combines low fuel costs and a practical cabin, as well as loads of equipment making for a car that really gets heads turning.

Finally, we have the reliable Volkswagen Golf GTE, another recommended option for an affordable hybrid car ideal for young drivers. The GTE takes the sporty character of the Golf GTI and transplants it into a car with significantly lower running costs. Despite used models coming in at around £12,000, it’s efficient on fuel, boasts loads of interior space, and has a solid build quality and strong safety record – all making it highly appealing to new or young drivers. Meanwhile, there are plenty of them out there on the used market, leaving you spoilt for choice.