Best hybrid sports cars of 2025
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.
Battery range up to 31 miles
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.
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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.
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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Battery range up to 44 miles
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
If you want to have your performance cake and eat it, then the Golf GTE is well worth a look.
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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.
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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