As much as I love testing out the best electric cars, the vast majority of them are still a stretch to afford by the average Joe. With the average price of an EV staying steady at $57,245 in the most recent report from Kelly Blue Book, I often tell people to look at hybrid vehicles as the next best option.

So far this year, I’ve tested more than 40-plus electric vehicles, which also includes hybrid models that use a combination of electric and gas power. Two of my favorite ones, the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, are also some of the most affordable options around — with starting prices of $33,465 and $28,495 respectively. They actually jump up to $41,195 and $34,705 for the exact trims I drove for a week, which is what I'll be comparing here.

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