The best hybrid cars, according to hackers
5 hybrid cars recommended in Hacker News comments over the past year, ranked by how many separate people recommend each one.
- Most recommendedToyota Prius68 people recommend it
- Built to lastChevrolet Voltowners report a median of 6 years
All hybrid cars
- Toyota PriusOwners praise its reliability, low running costs and durable hybrid drivetrain, with long-lived original batteries. Critics note costly hybrid battery replacement and distracting warnings.68recommend
- Chevrolet VoltOwners praise its long electric range, low running costs and few reliability problems, and call it a practical, enjoyable car. Critics say the battery and complicated design are the main drawbacks.29recommend
- Toyota Prius PrimePeople recommend it as an EV for daily commutes that switches to gas for longer trips, though its roughly 25-mile electric range is the common caveat.7recommend
- Honda Civic HybridPeople recommend it for quick acceleration of about 200hp and 0-60 in 6 seconds, while getting around 50 mpg. One critic reports buggy CarPlay.5recommend
- Nissan e-POWERFans say it gives EV-style driving where charging is poor, and some find it efficient. Critics say real-world mileage is worse than the rated figures.5recommend