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Best hybrid sports cars of 2024

Electric cars have the potential to be more economical and environmentally friendly than petrol or diesel vehicles. Most are extremely quick, too, although they lack the captivating soundtrack of a finely tuned petrol engine.

To harness the best of both worlds, auto manufacturers have been adding electrical assistance to their latest petrol-powered performance offerings. These hybrid sports cars can use their electric assistance for both enhanced economy and performance. We pick 10 of the best ones available.

Porsche Panamera

1. Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid

9/10
Porsche Panamera review
If you’re not quite ready for the all-electric Porsche Taycan, then step this way to the seriously impressive Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid. Available in three power levels, you’ll naturally want the range-topping 690bhp Turbo S E-Hybrid seeing as it will blast from 0-62mph in just 3.2-seconds.
Lexus LC

2. Lexus LC 500h

8/10
Lexus LC review
It may not be the most powerful or quickest hybrid sports car around, but the Lexus LC500h is arguably one of the most beautiful. The V8 version may sound more intense, but the 359bhp 3.5-litre petrol-hybrid version is only slightly slower and way more fuel efficient (35mpg vs 24mpg). The hybrid also has the ability to cruise silently on electric power for short periods around town. The boot is tiny though, so it’s best use the even smaller rear seats as additional luggage space.

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Skoda Octavia vRS

3. Skoda Octavia Estate vRS iV

8/10
Skoda Octavia vRS review
Battery range up to 44 miles
When you factor value into the equation, the Skoda Octavia vRS Estate iV jumps to the head of the queue. Especially if interior space is a priority, too. The petrol/electric motor combo in this case produce a combined 245bhp, with around 30 miles of electric-only driving possible between charges. The 7.3-second 0-62mph time isn’t in the McLaren league, but it’s more than nippy enough for a sporty hybrid, and running costs should be measurably better than an equivalent petrol model. Skoda isn't offering the hybrid vRS from new anymore, but we've highlighted some great used offers for you below.
Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S Saloon

4. Mercedes-AMG C63

Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S Saloon review
The latest Mercedes-AMG C63 is a great example of hybrid technology taking performance to the next level. No one will accuse the outgoing 4.0-litre V8-powered C63 of lacking power, yet the hybrid 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine and electric motor in the latest model produces a very impressive 671bhp. Up almost 200bhp on the old car. It’s way faster too and should be more efficient when not pressing on, though as a newly launched model, you'll likely have to wait a while for it to become available. We've highlighted the fantastic previous car in some used deals below.
Honda NSX

5. Honda NSX

8/10
Honda NSX review
The 581bhp Honda NSX was released back in 2016 when hybrid sports cars were a relative rarity. It showed that acceptable fuel economy and blistering pace weren’t mutually exclusive, offering 28mpg in mixed driving one moment and blasting to 62mph in under 3.0-seconds the next. An ambitious price tag, some below-par interior trim and a badge that was up against more prestigious alternatives limited sales volumes. It’s sure to become more popular with age though, aided by its rarity and the ability to demolish most modern sports cars without even trying.
Peugeot 508 PSE

6. Peugeot 508 PSE

7/10
Peugeot 508 PSE review
The Peugeot 508 PSE has great looks, a funky interior design and offers a comfortable driving experience. Its 355bhp Plug-in hybrid engine gives it serious performance potential, with low running costs. The claimed 26 miles of all-electric range is complemented by a 5.1-second 0-62mph time, making this a super family-friendly saloon and sports car all in one.
Volkswagen Golf GTE

7. Volkswagen Golf GTE

Volkswagen Golf GTE review
This is essentially the Plug-in hybrid alternative to the class-leading VW Golf GTI. The Golf GTE uses a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine and electric motor to deliver a GTI-equalling 245bhp, but will do 37-miles on electric power and deliver far better fuel economy as a result. If you want to have your performance cake and eat it, then the Golf GTE is well worth a look.
Range Rover Sport

8. Range Rover Sport P510e

8/10
Range Rover Sport review
The sleek new Range Rover Sport retains its luxurious off-road capabilities, and in P510e Plug-in hybrid form, delivers a whopping 503bhp. That’s enough for a 5.5-second 0-62mph time, and the 38.2kWh battery pack will give you a claimed 70-miles of electric range. That could mean zero petrol costs if your daily commute falls below that distance, and there’s always the powerful 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder engine to call on whenever you need it. And while this large, heavy SUV might not be a sports car in the true sense of the word, the performance on offer is certainly exciting enough for its inclusion on our rundown.

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Just about every major auto manufacturer offers hybrid powered cars these days, and while not all are explicitly 'sporty', the nature of hybridisation means many are impressively swift. Legacy manufacturers like Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Land Rover, Porsche, Volvo and Volkswagen have a selection of fast hybrid cars on offer including two-door coupes, saloons and SUVs. Younger brands like Hyundai, Kia and Lexus also have an impressive line-up of hybrid sports cars.

Yes. A hybrid setup adds one or more electric motors and a battery pack to the combustion engine. While many hybrids are geared around efficiency, car makers can also tune them for performance, using the electric motor to boost the petrol engine under hard acceleration.

The additional weight of the electric motor and especially the battery pack does increase overall weight, and this can have a negative impact on braking and handling.

With technology constantly improving and evolving, this is a moving target. The original trio of hybrid hypercars (Mclaren P1, Ferrari LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder) could all exceed 210mph and blast from 0-62mph in around 2.5 to 2.8-seconds. 

Eight years on, these figures are still among the best in the world, however, the next generation of hybrid sports cars like the McLaren Artura and Ferrari 296 GTB are almost as quick and now cost only as much as a small apartment, instead of a stately country pile.

The 245bhp Volkswagen Golf GTE comes in at just over £39,000 and is almost as quick as the Golf GTI with the potential for appreciably lower running costs. The Cupra Leon 1.4-litre e-Hybrid is essentially the same car and is even cheaper, at £37,000. 

The BMW i8 was released in 2014, becoming one of the first hybrid sports cars. It went out of production in 2020, but still looks fresher than some much newer designs.

It combined a small three-cylinder turbocharged engine with an electric motor to deliver 369bhp which gave it rapid if not supercar-like performance. This mid-engined sporty hybrid with butterfly doors and eye-catching styling can still be found for sale at a big discount to what it cost new. Check out carwow's range of used BMW i8 deals.

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