The New York International Auto Show isn’t all about flashy concepts and hypercars. In an age of climate change concern and high car prices, car makers are also showing off affordable, green cars. , which is about $67,000.Hyundai’s best-selling vehicle, the Tucson, gets a refresh for 2025. While its available with a 2.5-litre gas engine, it also comes with a 1.6-litre turbo hybrid and plug-in hybrid version.
If you’re looking for a green car with excellent fuel economy, Toyota’s best-selling Corolla tops the list, especially in the hybrid version.Kia isn’t new to the all-electric game. It’s small second-generation Niro EV comes with a 64.8-kilowatt-hour lithium ion polymer battery and a 150-kilowatt electric motor. It delivers 201 horsepower and has more than 400 kilometres of range. It also comes with cool technology including rain-sensing wipers, smart parking assist and a smart power liftgate.
Kia's small second-generation Niro EV comes with a 64.8-kilowatt-hour lithium ion polymer battery and a 150-kilowatt electric motor.Nissan started the all-electric craze, by introducing the world’s first mass-produced all-electric vehicle, the Leaf hatchback, back in 2010. While it was a global hit, the electric range remains on the low side today as new competitors, like Tesla, have hit the market.
The 2024 Leaf has a standard 40-kilowatt-hour battery with 147 horsepower and an available 60-kilowatt-hour battery with 214 horsepower.Move over Chevrolet Bolt, here comes something better from General Motors. It’s the all-new Chevrolet Equinox compact SUV. Larger in size, with seating for five, it has serious space and impressive electric range – up to 513 kilometres on a full charge. And on a fast charger, you can gain about 112 kilometres of range in 10 minutes.