Which Used Hybrids Are Most Available?

Hybrids are some of the hottest selling cars at the moment, with brands like Toyota, Hyundai and Honda all seeing a significant boost in sales in November 2024 thanks to their popularity, per Automotive News. It’s easy to see why hybrids are gaining traction, too, as cost-conscious customers looking to save money on fuel can fuel up at a gas station without needing to find an electric-vehicle charger. Fortunately, a boom in hybrid sales means that more of them are trickling down into the used market, where you can save even more money on the car’s purchase price.

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Some used hybrid models are easier to find than others, giving you a bit more leverage in negotiating a good deal. For example, you’ll have a much easier time finding a used Toyota Prius — a model that’s been a popular choice since its introduction for the 2001 model year — than you will a hybrid Toyota Tundra, which only added a hybrid powertrain to its lineup for 2022. Prior sales numbers matter, too, as it’s easier to find a mass-market model like the Honda Accord Hybrid than it is a smaller-production luxury hybrid like the Lexus ES 300h.

There are other advantages to picking a popular used car, too, as they often come with wider support from dealerships and independent shops, better parts availability and a deeper knowledge base of fellow owners if something goes wrong.

That’s why we compiled this list of the most widely available hybrid and plug-in hybrid models for sale on the used market, ranked by their total inventory numbers on Cars.com as of November 2024. We’ve also included the average number of days that each models’ ads stayed live on the site (a good indicator of how quickly each model sells) along with their average list prices.

Most Available Used Hybrids

1. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: 6,923 (inventory); 38 (days live on Cars.com); $31,376 (average list price)

2. Toyota Prius: 6,317; 48; $18,306

3. Toyota Camry Hybrid: 4,249; 45; $26,375

4. Honda CR-V hybrid: 4,095; 31, $32,572

5. Honda Accord hybrid: 3,807; 40; $27,276

6. Toyota Sienna (hybrid only): 3,547; 39; $44,085

7. Ford F-150 (hybrid only): 3,363; 51; $46,757

8. Toyota Highlander Hybrid: 2,420; 34; $35,465

9. Ford Escape (hybrid only): 1,945; 52; $21,963

10. Toyota Corolla Hybrid: 1,731; 40; $24,128

It comes as no surprise to see Toyotas dominating this list. The Prius was the model that really brought hybrids into mainstream popularity. Toyota has also doubled down on hybrid powertrains as its preferred way to meet tightening emissions standards, and that strategy has been a hit with consumers.

It’s worth noting that some of these vehicles don’t have a separate model name in our listings for their hybrid versions. For instance, the Toyota Sienna went hybrid-only for 2021. Likewise, the Ford F-150 and Escape both come with several different powertrain options, some of which are hybrids. Furthermore, sometimes hybrids are marketed as their own model name or under changing model names over years, and some have hybrid versions listed under the main model name — think “Toyota Camry” versus “Toyota Camry Hybrid.” By singling out cars with hybrid powertrains first, we were able to find these other listings and combine or filter that data where it made sense.

Most Available Used PHEVs

1. Jeep Wrangler 4xe: 3,609 (inventory); 50 (days live on Cars.com); $37,452 (average list price)

2. Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: 1,527; 59; $28,876

3. Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid/Prius Prime: 1,422; 55; $23,969

4. Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe: 1,198; 95; $42,152

5. BMW X5 eDrive/X5 PHEV: 1,160; 46; $46,184

6. Chevrolet Volt: 1,020; 117; $13,375

7. Volvo XC90 Recharge: 874; 44; $52,616

8. Toyota RAV4 Prime: 766; 61; $41,307

9. BMW 330e: 717; 51; $30,849

10. BMW 530e: 578; 58; $29,694

Unfortunately for shoppers looking to take advantage of federal tax credits for used PHEVs before any potential changes may take effect, the higher costs and slower sales of new PHEVs make them a rarer find on the used market. They’re still out there, though, with the most widely available PHEV on Cars.com last month being the Wrangler 4xe.

The Wrangler 4xe was simply a popular combo, as it wasn’t just a way to offer outdoorsy Jeep fans a greener way to wheel, but the PHEV powertrain offers exactly as much torque and nearly as much horsepower as the Rubicon 392 V-8 at less than half the starting price. There are so many used Wrangler 4xes available that it would be the sixth most available used hybrid vehicle if we combined used hybrids and PHEVs into one list.

The flip side of PHEVs being less available is that many of these models stay on lots longer than their hybrid and non-hybrid counterparts. PHEVs make less sense for buyers who aren’t able to plug them in at home and cost more than a standard hybrid or gas-powered car, which limits their appeal. This could be extra leverage for you to score a deal if you’re willing to negotiate, especially for models like the Volt, which stays for sale for an average of over 100 days.

As with the standard hybrid list, some of these vehicles changed names over time and have been combined into one entry above accordingly. The Prius PHEV is one such example, having been marketed as both “Prius Prime” and “Prius Plug-in Hybrid” at various points in its history. This list also includes one model that’s technically more of an extended-range EV, the Volt, as its gas engine primarily works as a generator for the electric powertrain. Still, the EPA classifies it as a PHEV for tax-credit purposes.

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