In offering three green powertrains, the Hyundai Ioniq tries to be all things to all people, and each version suffers just a bit in competition with more specialized vehicles designed for only one or two.
The Toyota Prius is larger inside and almost as fuel-efficient, with its Prime model having similar electric range—though its styling repels many.
The Nissan Leaf is redesigned entirely for 2018, with a longer electric range, but we haven’t reviewed it yet.
The Chevy Bolt EV is the affordable long-range electric car, and roomier than the Ioniq, though the Hyundai is cheaper.
The Chevy Volt is our favorite plug-in hybrid, and its 53-mile battery range is twice that of the new Ioniq Plug-In, but it too is likely to be pricier.
Finally, the aging Ford C-Max is more upright and much more capacious, but less fuel-efficient as either a hybrid or an Energi plug-in hybrid.
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With a plug-in hybrid joining hybrid and electric versions, the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq normalizes green powertrains: it’s relatively fun to drive, and doesn’t look strange. |
The 2018 Chevrolet Volt is an accomplished and refined extended-range electric car that makes an ideal everyday commuter. |
The 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV remains the only affordable, available electric car that offers more than 200 miles of range. |
The 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid and Energi plug-in hybrid are comfortable and spacious, but their fuel economy is lower than virtually all hybrid competitors. |
The 2018 Nissan Leaf is improved in every way over its aged predecessor: it’s better-looking, nicer inside, and has more power and battery range, at a relatively affordable price. |
The 2018 Toyota Prius wins our minds with its fuel-efficiency and low running costs. Our hearts are a different story. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $22,200 | $33,220 | $36,620 | $24,120 | $29,990 | $23,475 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 55 MPG City / 59 MPG Hwy | 43 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy | 42 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 54 MPG City / 53 MPG Hwy | ||
| Engine | |||||
| Gas/Electric I-4 | Gas/Electric I4 | Electric | Gas/Electric I-4 | Electric | Gas/Electric I-4 |
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| Large Cars | Compact Cars | - TBD - | Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Mid-Size Cars |
| Style Name | |||||
| Blue Hatchback | 5-Door HB LT | 5-Door HB LT | SE FWD | S Hatchback | One (GS) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | 4 | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Transmission | |||||
| Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic | NA | CVT w/OD | Automatic | CVT w/OD |
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