10 Best Used Hybrids and EVs Under $30,000

The run-up in gasoline prices during the spring caused a lot of used-car shoppers to take a long look at hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles. Now the slowing economy has also slowed the price of fuel, but with prices still elevated compared to two years ago, it makes sense to consider a vehicle that will get great fuel mileage… or not use fuel at all. While it isn’t economically sound to spend a lot of money on an electric vehicle or hybrid just to save gas, some currently available used hybrids and EVs offer the combination of reasonably low purchase price and through-the-roof fuel efficiency. Yes, there are even a few battery-electric vehicles that fall under our $30,000 price limit for this list. Here are the 10 best used hybrids and EVs under $30,000.