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WASHINGTON<\/span>,\u00a0April 22, 2026<\/span>\u00a0\/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the\u00a02026 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars awards<\/a>. Despite the end of EV incentives, consumers’ interest in hybrids and electrified vehicles has been steadily increasing, particularly given the soaring price of gas. The 2026 awards include 15 newly expanded categories, recognizing 19 winners chosen for their mix of quality, efficiency and value.
“Customers feel stretched every time they fill up at the pump, and there are more electric and hybrid options than ever. The 2026 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars awards are designed to help consumers make informed choices and save money with vehicles they’ll like,” said\u00a0Tony Markovich<\/a>, U.S. News senior editor, Autos. “This year’s awards categories were expanded to better suit a broader set of buyers’ needs, and the winners stand out as leaders in sustainability, sophistication and value.”
There are now enough electrified choices that meet award criteria to break our existing categories out by size, with the aim of helping consumers find an efficient vehicle that meets all of their needs. While a small hybrid car might be the most efficient, it won’t fit everyone’s life. There are now subcompact, compact and midsize hybrid\u00a0SUVs, and multiple size categories of EVs and luxury models. In addition, as families increasingly turn toward environmentally friendly driving options and look to save money on fuel, the 2026 awards introduce the Best Hybrid Minivan class.
Hyundai and Kia lead the industry in 2026, earning three awards each. The\u00a0Hyundai Tucson Hybrid<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Hyundai Ioniq 5<\/a>\u00a0each earned their third consecutive titles, leading the breakout Best Compact Hybrid SUV and Best Compact Electric SUV categories, respectively, while the\u00a0Hyundai Ioniq 9<\/a>\u00a0secured top honors in the Midsize Electric SUV breakout segment.
Kia stood out in the hybrid SUV categories, with the\u00a0Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid<\/a>\u00a0taking home its second win as Best Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV and the\u00a0Kia Niro<\/a>\u00a0securing Best Subcompact Hybrid SUV for the fifth time in the award’s history. The redesigned\u00a02027 Kia Telluride Hybrid<\/a>\u00a0captured its first win in the Best Midsize Hybrid SUV breakout category, thanks in part to its excellent interior and tech.
Two other SUVs that secured top recognition this year were the\u00a0Nissan Leaf<\/a>\u00a0as Best Subcompact Electric SUV and the\u00a0Mazda CX-90 PHEV<\/a>, which won Best Midsize Plug-In Hybrid SUV.
With high interior and fuel economy scores, the\u00a0Toyota Sienna<\/a>\u00a0claimed the inaugural Best Hybrid Minivan title. An additional brand win goes to the\u00a0Toyota Camry<\/a>, which took home the award for Best Midsize Hybrid Car. The\u00a0Honda Civic Hybrid<\/a>\u00a0celebrated its first-time victory as the Best Compact Hybrid Car, thanks to the vehicle’s blend of performance, space, fuel efficiency and safety.
Returning categories for 2026 include the Best Luxury Electric Car, claimed by the\u00a0Lucid<\/a>\u00a0Air<\/a>, and Best Electric Truck, which went to the\u00a0Rivian R1T<\/a>\u00a0for the first time. The\u00a0Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid<\/a>\u00a0earned its debut triumph as Best Luxury Hybrid SUV. <\/p>\n

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Winner<\/b><\/span> <\/td>\n

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Category<\/b><\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2026 Lucid Air<\/a><\/span> <\/td>\n

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Best Luxury Electric Car<\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2026 Genesis GV60<\/a><\/span> <\/td>\n

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Best Compact Luxury Electric SUV<\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2026 Cadillac Lyriq<\/a><\/span> <\/td>\n

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Best Midsize Luxury Electric SUV<\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2026 Lucid Gravity<\/a><\/span> <\/td>\n

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Best Large Luxury Electric SUV<\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2026 Nissan Leaf<\/a><\/span> <\/td>\n

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Best Subcompact Electric SUV<\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5<\/a><\/span> <\/td>\n

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Best Compact Electric SUV<\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9<\/a><\/span> <\/td>\n

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Best Midsize Electric SUV<\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2026 Rivian R1T<\/a><\/span> <\/td>\n

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Best Electric Truck<\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2026 Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid<\/a><\/span> <\/td>\n

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Best Compact Luxury Plug-In Hybrid SUV<\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2026 Lexus RX Plug-In Hybrid<\/a><\/span> <\/td>\n

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Best Midsize Luxury Plug-In Hybrid SUV<\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2026 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid<\/a><\/span> <\/td>\n

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Best Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV<\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV<\/a><\/span> <\/td>\n

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Best Midsize Plug-In Hybrid SUV<\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2026 Honda Civic Hybrid<\/a><\/span> <\/td>\n

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Best Compact Hybrid Car<\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2026 Toyota Camry<\/a><\/span> <\/td>\n

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Best Midsize Hybrid Car<\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2026 Kia Niro<\/a><\/span> <\/td>\n

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Best Subcompact Hybrid SUV<\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid<\/a><\/span> <\/td>\n

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Best Compact Hybrid SUV<\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid<\/a><\/span> <\/td>\n

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Best Midsize Hybrid SUV<\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2026 Toyota Sienna<\/a><\/span> <\/td>\n

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Best Hybrid Minivan<\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid<\/a><\/span> <\/td>\n

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Best Luxury Hybrid SUV<\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Winner<\/b><\/span>
Category<\/b><\/span>
2026 Lucid Air<\/a><\/span>
Best Luxury Electric Car<\/span>
2026 Genesis GV60<\/a><\/span>
Best Compact Luxury Electric SUV<\/span>
2026 Cadillac Lyriq<\/a><\/span>
Best Midsize Luxury Electric SUV<\/span>
2026 Lucid Gravity<\/a><\/span>
Best Large Luxury Electric SUV<\/span>
2026 Nissan Leaf<\/a><\/span>
Best Subcompact Electric SUV<\/span>
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5<\/a><\/span>
Best Compact Electric SUV<\/span>
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9<\/a><\/span>
Best Midsize Electric SUV<\/span>
2026 Rivian R1T<\/a><\/span>
Best Electric Truck<\/span>
2026 Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid<\/a><\/span>
Best Compact Luxury Plug-In Hybrid SUV<\/span>
2026 Lexus RX Plug-In Hybrid<\/a><\/span>
Best Midsize Luxury Plug-In Hybrid SUV<\/span>
2026 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid<\/a><\/span>
Best Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV<\/span>
2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV<\/a><\/span>
Best Midsize Plug-In Hybrid SUV<\/span>
2026 Honda Civic Hybrid<\/a><\/span>
Best Compact Hybrid Car<\/span>
2026 Toyota Camry<\/a><\/span>
Best Midsize Hybrid Car<\/span>
2026 Kia Niro<\/a><\/span>
Best Subcompact Hybrid SUV<\/span>
2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid<\/a><\/span>
Best Compact Hybrid SUV<\/span>
2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid<\/a><\/span>
Best Midsize Hybrid SUV<\/span>
2026 Toyota Sienna<\/a><\/span>
Best Hybrid Minivan<\/span>
2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid<\/a><\/span>
Best Luxury Hybrid SUV<\/span>
To identify leaders for each of the\u00a02026 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars<\/a>\u00a0award categories, U.S. News evaluated 138 luxury and affordable hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars, SUVs and trucks. U.S. News considered gas mileage and range data from the EPA, pricing information and the consensus opinion of the automotive press, including our own industry experts. The winners are highly-rated for quality, efficiency and value in their respective segments. Read more about our ranking methodology\u00a0here<\/a>.
For more information on the\u00a0Best Hybrid and Electric Cars<\/a>, explore\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0X<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0TikTok<\/a>\u00a0using #BestCars. <\/p>\n

About U.S. News Best Cars
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Since 2007, U.S. News Best Cars, the automotive channel of U.S. News & World Report, has published rankings and reviews of the majority of new vehicles sold in America. Each year, U.S. News also publishes the Best Cars Awards, including\u00a0Best Vehicle Brands<\/a>,\u00a0Best Cars for the Money<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Best Cars for Families<\/a>. U.S. News Best Cars supports car shoppers throughout the entire car buying journey, offering industry-leading advice for\u00a0researching cars<\/a>\u00a0and finding\u00a0cars for sale<\/a>, as well as its\u00a0U.S. News Best Price Program<\/a>. <\/p>\n

About U.S. News & World Report<\/b><\/h3>\n

U.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on\u00a0USNews.com<\/a>\u00a0each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services.

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