Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy Winners
From the Nissan Leaf to the Lucid Air and F-150 Lightning, with the Toyota Prius, Chevy Volt, and Tesla Model 3 among the many formative models in between, our annual Best Car To Buy winners offer a glimpse into the future of green vehicles.
Since the inception of the award in 2010, we have adapted the criteria to reflect the evolving green car market. In 2017, we removed the $60,000 price cap to be inclusive of all types of EVs. We have also dropped the previous 200-mile range requirement for EVs to accommodate the changing landscape of electric vehicles.
The common thread among all our past winners is that each was either a plug-in vehicle or offered a plug-in version.
While EVs are considered better for the environment in most typical use cases, we also cover plug-in hybrids, hybrids, and other fuel-efficient options to cater to a wider audience.
Past Best Car To Buy Winners
2011 Nissan Leaf
2011 Nissan Leaf
The 2011 Nissan Leaf was the first mass-priced modern car powered solely by a battery, revolutionizing the EV market.
With a range of 73 miles, the Leaf demonstrated the viability of EVs for daily commuting, leading to global sales of approximately 600,000 units.
2012 Toyota Prius V
2012 Toyota Prius family
The 2012 Toyota Prius V and Prius Plug-In Hybrid expanded the appeal of fuel-efficient vehicles, showcasing Toyota’s commitment to hybrid technology.
2013 Tesla Model S
2013 Tesla Model S
The 2013 Tesla Model S marked a significant advancement in the EV market, offering impressive performance and cutting-edge technology.