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Cheapest hybrid cars in Australia

Quick answer

The cheapest hybrid to buy in Australia is the MG3 Hybrid+ Excite at $28,490 drive-away.

All 45 hybrids, cheapest to buy first

Each car's cheapest version. Mild hybrids save less fuel than full hybrids, so they're tagged.

Right: 5-year cost to own (price with on-road costs, home charger for EVs, charging or fuel, servicing and tyres), then the weekly running cost. 250 km a week in NSW.

  1. 1MG MG3 Hybrid+Hybrid$28,490 drive-away · 4.3 L/100 km · Excite$36,759$31.81/wk to run
  2. 2MG ZS Hybrid+Hybrid$29,990 drive-away · 4.7 L/100 km · Excite$39,090$35.00/wk to run
  3. 3Suzuki Swift HybridMild hybrid$29,998 drive-away · 4 L/100 km · GL auto$38,730$33.58/wk to run
  4. 4Chery C5 HybridHybrid$31,990 drive-away · 4.9 L/100 km · Urban$41,895$38.10/wk to run
  5. 5Toyota Yaris HybridHybrid$28,990 + on-roads · 3.3 L/100 km · Ascent Sport$39,724$25.90/wk to run
  6. 6Suzuki Fronx HybridMild hybrid$28,990 + on-roads · 4.9 L/100 km · Hybrid$42,890$38.08/wk to run
  7. 7GWM Haval Jolion HybridHybrid$32,990 drive-away · 4.8 L/100 km · Premium$43,022$38.59/wk to run
  8. 8Jaecoo J5 HybridHybrid$34,990 drive-away · 5.6 L/100 km · Summit$46,273$43.39/wk to run
  9. 9Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid$31,790 + on-roads · 3.8 L/100 km · GX 2WD$43,367$29.14/wk to run
  10. 10Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid$33,110 + on-roads · 4 L/100 km · Ascent Sport$45,102$30.74/wk to run
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  1. 11Hyundai i30 Sedan HybridHybrid$33,250 + on-roads · 3.9 L/100 km · Hybrid$45,599$32.11/wk to run
  2. 12Honda HR-V e:HEVHybrid$39,900 drive-away · 4.3 L/100 km · e:HEV X$48,493$33.05/wk to run
  3. 13Hyundai Kona HybridHybrid$36,950 + on-roads · 3.9 L/100 km · Hybrid$50,684$37.44/wk to run
  4. 14Toyota Corolla Cross HybridHybrid$37,440 + on-roads · 4.2 L/100 km · GX$50,102$33.31/wk to run
  5. 15Suzuki Vitara HybridMild hybrid$38,990 + on-roads · 5.8 L/100 km · Turbo Hybrid FWD$54,878$45.72/wk to run
  6. 16Honda ZR-V e:HEVHybrid$43,400 drive-away · 5 L/100 km · e:HEV X$53,121$37.39/wk to run
  7. 17GWM Haval H6 HybridHybrid$39,490 + on-roads · 5.2 L/100 km · Lux$54,472$42.24/wk to run
  8. 18Toyota Camry HybridHybrid$39,990 + on-roads · 4 L/100 km · Ascent$52,267$31.83/wk to run
  9. 19Subaru Crosstrek HybridHybrid$40,090 + on-roads · 6.5 L/100 km · Hybrid L$57,100$50.04/wk to run
  10. 20Hyundai Tucson HybridHybrid$42,850 + on-roads · 5.4 L/100 km · Hybrid FWD$57,977$42.80/wk to run
  11. 21Renault Symbioz Full HybridHybrid$42,990 + on-roads · 4.7 L/100 km · Techno$57,575$40.71/wk to run
  12. 22GWM Haval H7 HybridHybrid$46,990 drive-away · 7 L/100 km · Lux AWD$60,668$52.61/wk to run
  13. 23Kia Sportage HybridHybrid$44,450 + on-roads · 5 L/100 km · S FWD$60,751$47.31/wk to run
  14. 24Nissan Qashqai e-PowerHybrid$45,850 + on-roads · 4.1 L/100 km · ST-L$58,989$35.15/wk to run
  15. 25Honda Civic e:HEVHybrid$49,900 drive-away · 4.2 L/100 km · L$58,350$32.50/wk to run
  16. 26Honda CR-V e:HEVHybrid$49,900 drive-away · 5.5 L/100 km · X$60,463$40.63/wk to run
  17. 27Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid$45,990 + on-roads · 4.5 L/100 km · GX 2WD$59,185$35.36/wk to run
  18. 28Nissan X-Trail e-PowerHybrid$45,990 + on-roads · 5.4 L/100 km · ST-L 2WD$61,117$42.80/wk to run
  19. 29KGM Actyon HybridHybrid$50,000 drive-away · 5.5 L/100 km · K50$61,270$43.35/wk to run
  20. 30Subaru Forester HybridHybrid$46,490 + on-roads · 6.2 L/100 km · AWD Hybrid$63,058$48.34/wk to run
  21. 31Toyota C-HR HybridHybrid$46,940 + on-roads · 4 L/100 km · GXL$59,062$31.24/wk to run
  22. 32Lexus LBXHybrid$47,320 + on-roads · 3.8 L/100 km · Luxury$60,382$34.85/wk to run
  23. 33Mazda CX-60 G40eMild hybrid$51,640 + on-roads · 7.4 L/100 km · Pure AWD$71,478$60.92/wk to run
  24. 34GWM Tank 300 HybridHybrid$56,990 drive-away · 8.4 L/100 km · Ultra$73,869$64.92/wk to run
  25. 35Lexus UX 300hHybrid$55,730 + on-roads · 4.2 L/100 km · Luxury 2WD$70,242$40.43/wk to run
  26. 36Kia Carnival HybridHybrid$56,310 + on-roads · 5.8 L/100 km · S$74,135$53.17/wk to run
  27. 37Kia Sorento HybridHybrid$56,380 + on-roads · 5.4 L/100 km · S FWD$72,267$45.72/wk to run
  28. 38Hyundai Santa Fe HybridHybrid$57,400 + on-roads · 5.6 L/100 km · 2WD$73,073$44.89/wk to run
  29. 39Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid$62,410 + on-roads · 5.6 L/100 km · GX AWD$77,583$42.97/wk to run
  30. 40Mercedes-Benz CLA HybridMild hybrid$66,500 + on-roads · 5.4 L/100 km · CLA 180$83,387$49.57/wk to run
  31. 41Lexus NX 350hHybrid$71,830 + on-roads · 5 L/100 km · Luxury FWD$87,622$45.35/wk to run
  32. 42Hyundai Palisade HybridHybrid$76,500 + on-roads · 6.8 L/100 km · Elite AWD$95,068$56.03/wk to run
  33. 43Lexus RX 350hHybrid$93,550 + on-roads · 5 L/100 km · Luxury FWD$110,232$48.78/wk to run
  34. 44Lexus RX 500hHybrid$131,100 + on-roads · 6.5 L/100 km · F Sport Performance AWD$150,180$58.00/wk to run
  35. 45Toyota TundraHybrid$155,990 + on-roads · 15.8 L/100 km · Limited$189,612$114/wk to run

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Common questions

What is the cheapest hybrid car in Australia?

The MG3 Hybrid+ Excite at $28,490 drive-away.

What is the cheapest hybrid SUV?

The MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite at $29,990 drive-away.

What's the difference between a mild and a full hybrid?

A full hybrid can drive short distances on electric power alone and saves much more fuel. A mild hybrid only helps the petrol engine and saves a little. Neither needs plugging in.

Is a hybrid cheaper to own than an EV?

Sometimes. The cheapest hybrid to own costs about $36,759 over 5 years on our numbers; the cheapest EV costs $29,146. EVs cost less to run if you charge at home.

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How we work it out, and our sources

Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at November 2026; check with the dealer.

  • Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
  • Petrol and diesel: capital-city daily averages from state government price feeds, via FuelRadar, 12 November 2026. Diesel for Hobart, Canberra and Darwin is estimated from the national fall.
  • Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
  • Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
  • Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
  • Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.

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