The best leasing offers for new electric and hybrid vehicles in October 2024
Have you ever thought
about comparing a Honda Civic to a midsize Genesis sedan and a three-row Kia?
This month, you can. Hybrid and electric vehicle lease deals are getting closer
and closer in price, regardless of the actual price tag. We're always pleasantly
surprised by the abundance of lease deals for battery-powered cars, so before
you think it's all too expensive, scroll down. Speed, style and low fuel costs
can be yours in a single vehicle.
Read our leasing
Guide
Be sure to read our leasing guide first . We've covered everything that could be missed
on the showroom floor: promotional fees, financial factors, residual values,
legal implications, and all the other fine print that could cost you thousands
more than you'd expect. When comparing similar cars, keep in mind that a lower
monthly price often requires more money up front. As with any national leasing
special, enter your zip code on a car manufacturer's website to see if these
deals apply to your area. Prices do not include taxes or fees and may be higher
or lower depending on your location. Research is always your friend.
Marc Urbano|Car and
Driver
$529 per month / $5,729
at signing,
36 months/30,000 miles
You wouldn't want to
lease our BMW i4 long-term—we hit a deer that caused $17,000 in
damage —but you can
buy a nearly identical i4 xDrive40 fresh from your local dealer. The i4 is a 2023 10Best
winner , and BMW's
range estimates are easily achievable in this 396-hp dual-motor trim that
manages 279 miles. It's one of the best new BMWs, especially because the
gasoline-powered 4 Series
Gran Coupe is so good. This lease includes the Park Assist
package and metallic paint. If you want the most range, the rear-wheel-drive
eDrive40 costs $499 per month at about the same contract signing rate.
Marc Urbano|Car and
Driver
$899 per month / $9,593
at signing,
36 months/30,000 miles
This midsize SUV looks
like a minivan and weighs more than a Ford F-150 pickup. It also has a spacious
interior, huge screens and rear-wheel steering that gives this big Benz the
turning circle of a much smaller vehicle. What's more, the 677-hp EQE SUV accelerates
to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds, outpacing the gasoline-powered GLE63 S for half its
lease price. That makes this AMG a real bargain. Driving a Mercedes this fast
has never been this affordable.
Honda
$329 per month / $3,499
at signing,
36 months/30,000 miles
After a ten-year
hiatus, the Civic sedan and hatchback offer hybrid power again. In our
tests, the new one
beats the Si to 60 mph and can comfortably cruise at 47 mpg on the highway in
the next breath. The Sport Hybrid in this lease comes standard with heated
front seats, dual-zone climate control and a sunroof, things not found on the
gas-only LX and Sport. The Sport Touring Hybrid, for an additional $1,000 at
signing and $20 per month, adds a Bose stereo, Google infotainment, wireless
Apple CarPlay, a digital instrument cluster and leather seats.
Kia
$359 per month / $3,999
at signing,
24 months/20,000 miles
An SUV with three rows
of seating doesn't get more affordable than this Kia, which now moves closer to the larger and more
luxurious Telluride for 2025. Second-row captain's chairs, 19-inch wheels, a 12.3-inch touchscreen
with navigation, and a turbo four-cylinder are included. Choose between 24- or
36-month terms and front- or all-wheel drive. Contract payments are all the
same, and the monthly price doesn't fluctuate by more than $30. Even better,
Kia will lease the plug-in hybrid Sorento EX at no additional cost. Note
though, that we measured 31 mpg in our testing, which is below the EPA
Estimate.
Toyota
Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2024)
$599 per month/$3999
at signing,
36 months/30,000 miles
Although Highlander
sales have been sluggish this year , the hybrid's 35 mpg and quiet, Lexus-like
ride continue to delight Uber drivers. In fact, Toyota offers Uber drivers a
discount on top of this XLE AWD lease. SUVs with three rows of seats are
getting bigger, and the Highlander Hybrid is starting to feel small inside
(especially compared to the cavernous Grand Highlander, which is also available as a
performance-oriented hybrid). But durability and comfort are this Toyota's
strong points, and with two years of included maintenance and Toyota's
generally excellent reliability, this Highlander should be a worry-free proposition.
Michael Simari|Car and
Driver
Lexus RX500h F Sport Performance
(2024)
$689 per month / $4,999
at signing,
36 months/30,000 miles
Shorten the
Highlander, remove the third row of seats and add a sprightlier 366-horsepower
turbo engine with six gears, and that's the RX500h, although we found that
Lexus more fast than sporty . At its core, any RX will always be a comfortable, well-equipped SUV
with a roomy back seat. That's no problem—the RX range, which includes a
plug-in hybrid, remains the best-selling luxury SUV year after year.
Michael Sim
ari|Car and Driver
$399 per month/$5,999
at signing,
13 months/13,000 miles
Yes, you read that
right: This lease is for 13 months. Genesis really wants people to try out its
fast and beautiful electric sedan. Presumably, after that, customers will be
able to jump into a 2025 G80 model that gets a completely redesigned interior. While
this electrified G80 doesn't have the major tech upgrades of the 2025 model,
it's a visually impressive car and, at these prices, almost as affordable as
the Civic Hybrid.
Ford
$392 per month / $5,581
at signing,
36 months/30,000 miles
With the Mach-E
Rally in the news,
Ford is offering the slower, lower-clearance Premium for under $400 a month on
Lease. The Mach-E is gaining momentum (sales are up 58 percent in the second
quarter), and yet lease deals on it are extremely rare. Grab this model while
you can. With the larger battery and all-wheel drive, this Mach-E has a
300-mile range.