Maximize Savings with Hybrid Vehicles
Doesthehighpriceofgashaveyouconsideringahybridforyournextvehicle?
高昂的油價是否讓您考慮將下一輛車換成混合動力車？
Wedon’tblameyou, especiallyifyoudrivealot.
我們不會怪你，特別是如果你經常開車的話。
Fortunately, therearelotsofhybridstochoosefrom, andmanydon’tcostmuchmorethantheirnon-hybridcounterparts.
幸運的是，有許多雜交品種可供選擇，而且許多雜交品種的價格並不比非雜交品種貴多少。
Buttorecouptheextracostofahybridthequickestandstartsavingmoney, wedon’trecommendpurchasingjustanyhybrid.
但是，為了盡快收回混合動力車的額外成本並開始省錢，我們不建議隨便購買任何混合動力車。
ThecarexpertsatEdmundsoutlinefourtipsthatwillgiveyouthetoolsyouneedtofindahybridthatwillmaximizeyoursavings.
Edmunds 的汽車專家列出了四個建議，這些建議將為您提供所需的工具，幫助您找到能夠最大限度節省開支的混合動力汽車。
Newhybridstypicallycostmorethansimilargas-onlyvehicles, soaimforahybridthatdoesn’tcostmuchmorethanitsnon-hybridsibling.
新型混合動力車通常比同類型的純汽油車價格更高，因此盡量選擇價格與同系列非混合動力車相差不大的混合動力車。
Withthisstrategy, youwilloffsetthepricedifferencemorequicklywiththefuelsavingsahybridprovides.
採用這種策略，混合動力車節省的燃油費用將更快地抵消價格差異。
Forexample, theSEhybridversionofthe2026HyundaiSantaFe, whichisoneofHyundai’sthree-rowSUVs, costsjust $1,350 more thantheregularSantaFe.
例如，2026 年現代 Santa Fe 的 SE 混合動力版（現代的三排座 SUV 之一）僅比普通 Santa Fe 貴 1350 美元。
AccordingtotheEPA, thehybridversioncansaveyou$850ayearinfuelcostscomparedtotheregularSantaFeifyoudrive 15,000 miles ayear.
根據美國環保署 (EPA) 的數據，如果您每年行駛 15,000 英里，與普通 Santa Fe 相比，混合動力版每年可為您節省 850 美元的燃料費用。
So, dependingonhowmuchyoudrive, thefuelsavingscouldcovertheextracostinlessthantwoyears.
因此，根據你的駕駛里程，節省的燃油費用可以在不到兩年的時間內抵消額外的成本。
TheFordMaverick, whichisFord’scompactpickup, andtheLexusNXsmallluxurySUVaretwoothermodelsthatwillpayyoubackquickerthanmostifyougetthehybridversion.
福特 Maverick（福特的緊湊型皮卡）和雷克薩斯 NX 小型豪華 SUV 也是另外兩款車型，如果你購買混合動力版本，它們的投資回報率會比大多數車型都高。
Incontrast, somehybridsmaytakeseveralyearstorecouptheirextracost.
相比之下，有些混合動力車可能需要數年時間才能收回額外成本。
Forexample, ahybridversionoftheHondaCiviccosts $2,700 more thanacomparablenon-hybridCivic, andtheEPAestimatesthatyou’llsavejust$450ayearbygettingthehybrid.
例如，本田思域的混合動力版本比同級別的非混合動力思域貴 2700 美元，而美國環保署估計，購買混合動力版每年只能節省 450 美元。
Tofindouthowlongitwilltaketorecovertheextracostofthehybridyouwant, visittheEPA’smpgcomparisontool.
想知道購買混合動力車需要多長時間才能收回額外成本，請造訪美國環保署的油耗比較工具。
Butifthehybridyouwantisn’tthere, youcanfindoutforyourselfbycomparingthepricedifferencebetweenthehybridyouwantandthenon-hybridversionofit.
但是，如果您想要的混合動力車型沒有，您可以自行比較您想要的混合動力車型與其非混合動力版本之間的價格差異來找出答案。
Then, comparetheestimatedannualfuelcostofeachbyenteringthevehiclesintheEPA’sfueleconomywebsite.
然後，在EPA的燃油經濟性網站上輸入車輛信息，比較每輛車的預計年度燃油成本。
Ifyouaren’tworriedaboutpricedifferencesandjustwanttostartsavingmoneyongas, focusongettingavehiclewithhighfueleconomyestimates.
如果你不關心價格差異，只想節省汽油費，那就重點購買燃油經濟性高的車輛。
The2026ToyotaRAV4isagreatchoiceforasmallSUVbecauseitcomesexclusivelyasahybridandgetsuptoanEPA-estimated43 mpgcombined.
2026 年豐田 RAV4 是一款小型 SUV 的絕佳選擇，因為它僅提供混合動力版本，根據 EPA 估算，綜合油耗可達 43 英里/加侖。
WantsomethingsmallerthanaRAV4?
想要比RAV4更小的車款？
TheKiaNirodeliversupto53 mpg.
起亞Niro的油耗最高可達53英里/加侖。
Andwhatifyouwantthemostefficienthybridfor2026?
如果你想要2026年最節能的混合動力車呢？
Theanswerissomethingyou’veprobablyheardof:theToyotaPrius.
答案你可能聽過：豐田普銳斯。
A2026PriuscangetuptoanEPA-estimated57 mpgcombined.
2026 年普銳斯綜合油耗可達 EPA 預估的 57 英里/加侖。
Ifyou’reOKwithausedhybrid, thenyoucanpotentiallyavoidthehybridpricepremiumentirely.
如果你能接受二手混合動力車，那麼你或許可以完全避免混合動力車的溢價。
Ahybridmodelthathasmoremilesorisayearortwooldercancostthesameorlessthanacomparablenon-hybrid.
行駛里程較多或車齡一兩年的混合動力車型，價格可能與同等級的非混合動力車型相同甚至更低。
Tohelpoffsetthehighermileageorage, aimforacertifiedpre-ownedhybridbecauseittypicallyincludesanadditionalwarranty.
為了彌補較高的里程數或車齡，可以考慮購買經過認證的二手混合動力車，因為這類車通常會提供額外的保固。
Insomecases, youmightbeabletofindahybridthat’spricedthesameasanon-hybridregardlessofageormileageifit’sbeenonthedealershiplotforanextendedtime.
在某些情況下，如果一輛混合動力車在經銷商處停放了很長時間，無論車齡或里程數如何，您都可能找到價格與非混合動力車相同的混合動力車。
Dealershipstendtodiscountvehiclesthataren’tsellingquicklytomoveinventory.
為了清理庫存，經銷商往往會對滯銷車輛進行降價促銷。
Hybrid-poweredthree-rowSUVsareagreatchoiceifyou’vegotalargefamilyandwanttosaveongas.
如果您家人口眾多，又想節省油費，那麼混合動力三排座SUV是一個不錯的選擇。
Therearealsomorehybridmodelsonthemarketthaneverbefore.
市場上混合動力車型也比以往任何時候都多。
Theall-new2026HyundaiPalisadeHybridSEL, forexample, cansaveyouupto $1,100 ayearversusthenon-hybridversion, assumingyoudrive 15,000 miles ayear.
例如，全新 2026 年現代 Palisade Hybrid SEL 與非混合動力版本相比，每年最多可為您節省 1,100 美元（假設您每年行駛 15,000 英里）。
Withsavingslikethat, yourecouptheextracostinabouttwoyears.
有了這樣的節省，大約兩年就能收回額外的成本。
TheToyotaGrandHighlanderHybridisanotherroomythree-rowSUVthatcouldpayforitselfinabouttwoyears.
Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid 是另一款空間寬敞的三排座椅 SUV，大約兩年就能回本。
Savingmoneyisjustoneoftheadvantagesofowningahybrid.
省錢只是擁有混合動力車的優點之一。
Manyhybridsarealsomorepowerfulthannon-hybridsanddeliverasmootherdrivingexperience.
許多混合動力車的動力也比非混合動力車更強勁，並能提供更平順的駕駛體驗。
Theyalsoproduceloweremissionsandhavelessbrakewearbecauseoftheirregenerativebrakingsystem.
由於採用了再生煞車系統，它們的排放量也更低，煞車片的磨損也更小。
Does the high price of gas have you considering a hybrid for your next vehicle?
We don’t blame you, especially if you drive a lot.
Fortunately, there are lots of hybrids to choose from, and many don’t cost much more than their non-hybrid counterparts.
But to recoup the extra cost of a hybrid the quickest and start saving money, we don’t recommend purchasing just any hybrid.
The car experts at Edmunds outline four tips that will give you the tools you need to find a hybrid that will maximize your savings.
New hybrids typically cost more than similar gas-only vehicles, so aim for a hybrid that doesn’t cost much more than its non-hybrid sibling.
With this strategy, you will offset the price difference more quickly with the fuel savings a hybrid provides.
For example, the SE hybrid version of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, which is one of Hyundai’s three-row SUVs, costs just $1,350 more than the regular Santa Fe.
According to the EPA, the hybrid version can save you $850 a year in fuel costs compared to the regular Santa Fe if you drive 15,000 miles a year.
So, depending on how much you drive, the fuel savings could cover the extra cost in less than two years.
The Ford Maverick, which is Ford’s compact pickup, and the Lexus NX small luxury SUV are two other models that will pay you back quicker than most if you get the hybrid version.
In contrast, some hybrids may take several years to recoup their extra cost.
For example, a hybrid version of the Honda Civic costs $2,700 more than a comparable non-hybrid Civic, and the EPA estimates that you’ll save just $450 a year by getting the hybrid.
To find out how long it will take to recover the extra cost of the hybrid you want, visit the EPA’s mpg comparison tool.
But if the hybrid you want isn’t there, you can find out for yourself by comparing the price difference between the hybrid you want and the non-hybrid version of it.
Then, compare the estimated annual fuel cost of each by entering the vehicles in the EPA’s fuel economy website.
If you aren’t worried about price differences and just want to start saving money on gas, focus on getting a vehicle with high fuel economy estimates.
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is a great choice for a small SUV because it comes exclusively as a hybrid and gets up to an EPA-estimated 43 mpg combined.
Want something smaller than a RAV4?
The Kia Niro delivers up to 53 mpg.
And what if you want the most efficient hybrid for 2026?
The answer is something you’ve probably heard of: the Toyota Prius.
A 2026 Prius can get up to an EPA-estimated 57 mpg combined.
If you’re OK with a used hybrid, then you can potentially avoid the hybrid price premium entirely.
A hybrid model that has more miles or is a year or two older can cost the same or less than a comparable non-hybrid.
To help offset the higher mileage or age, aim for a certified pre-owned hybrid because it typically includes an additional warranty.
In some cases, you might be able to find a hybrid that’s priced the same as a non-hybrid regardless of age or mileage if it’s been on the dealership lot for an extended time.
Dealerships tend to discount vehicles that aren’t selling quickly to move inventory.
Hybrid-powered three-row SUVs are a great choice if you’ve got a large family and want to save on gas.
There are also more hybrid models on the market than ever before.
The all-new 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid SEL, for example, can save you up to $1,100 a year versus the non-hybrid version, assuming you drive 15,000 miles a year.
With savings like that, you recoup the extra cost in about two years.
The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid is another roomy three-row SUV that could pay for itself in about two years.
Saving money is just one of the advantages of owning a hybrid.
Many hybrids are also more powerful than non-hybrids and deliver a smoother driving experience.
They also produce lower emissions and have less brake wear because of their regenerative braking system.
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