We’ve uncovered cheap leases in October on electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and other fuel efficient cars starting at just $149/month. Some involve discounts worth up to $16,400.
Plug-in buyers benefit from a number of special incentives. In California, drivers enjoy use of the carpool lane. The Clean Vehicle Rebate also offers up to $4,500 in savings based on income.
This month, we've de-emphasized certain models that are only available in token quantities. We're also now highlighting what we consider to be the best deals for EV models sold nationally.
You can still find all leases that we track in the tables located at the bottom of this page.
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Best Electric Car Deals This Month
- Best Deal: Lease from $219 for 36 months
- Due at signing: $2,929
- Mileage: 12,000 miles/year
- MSRP: From $30,885
- Expires: October 31
- Fuel Economy: 112 MPGe
- Range: 151 miles
What's Hot: Discounts on the LEAF S have increased to $11,350, resulting in a nice price cut for those planning to lease. This is a discount you can't get when buying.
The effective cost of this lease is now just $300/month, making it the best deal we've seen to date. That's over $140/month less than the lowest price we're seeing advertised on the 2018 Chevy Bolt LT.
What's Not: Not all versions of the LEAF are eligible for the same incentives. For example, the LEAF SL only gets $9,775 in lease cash, $1,575 less than the S. Shoppers may want to consider the fact that Nissan will be introducing an extended-range model early next year.
Where you can find this deal: Figures listed here are for California. Get your custom quote»
Best Plug-in Hybrid Car Deals This Month
- Best Deal: Lease from $234 for 36 months
- Due at signing: $0 (Non-GM Lessees)
- Mileage: 10,000 miles/year
- MSRP: From $34,095
- Expires: October 31
- Fuel Economy: 106 MPGe
- Range: 53 miles (EV), 420 total
What's Hot: Chevy has brought back an extremely cheap lease on the Volt LT with an effective cost of just $234/month. To get to that price, you'll have to be eligible for a $500 bonus for coming from a non-GM lease. Otherwise, you'll have to shell out $500 at signing.
This remains one of the better deals we've seen. Costco members should be aware that Chevy is offering a $500 bonus on 2018 models through January 2. Alternatively, the 2019 Volt is eligible for Supplier Pricing plus up to a $750 Costco Cash Card depending on your member level.
What's Not: Incentives outside of zero emissions states are considerably less attractive. Unfortunately, the 2018 Volt isn't eligible for Supplier Pricing as part of the Costco deal.
Where you can find this deal: Figures listed here are available in California and Oregon. Get your custom quote »
- Best Deal: Lease from $209 for 36 months
- Due at signing: $2,299
- Mileage: 12,000 miles/year
- MSRP: From $34,295
- Expires: October 31
- Fuel Economy: 110 MPGe
- Range: 48 miles (EV), 340 total
What's Hot: The Clarity is eligible for as much as $10,800 in factory lease discounts in some parts of the country. With the featured deal, the vehicle's effective cost comes out to just $273/month. That's $5 less than a Honda Civic 2.0 EX ($278).
What's Not: Incentives vary quite a bit by region, and are worth $3,200 less in California and Oregon. However, shoppers should be sure to consider the added benefit of state incentives like the California Clean Vehicle Rebate.
Where you can find this deal: This is an offer available in CT, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, RI and VT. The effective cost of this lease is $99/month cheaper than what Honda is advertising in California and Oregon ($372). Get your custom quote »
Best Hybrid Car Deals This Month
- Best Deal: $3,000 + 0% Financing
- MSRP: From $26,265
- Expires: October 31
- Fuel Economy: 43/42/42 (City/Hwy/Overall)
What's Hot: 0% financing for 72 months is becoming increasingly rare. The Fusion Hybrid gets 0% APR for 72 months plus a $3,000 financing bonus. For some perspective, the 2018 Prius is only eligible for a $1,000 rebate.
What's Not: If you aren't planning to finance, you won't be eligible for the $3,000 incentive since it requires taking out a loan through Ford Credit. You also might want to consider buying a 2019 Fusion Hybrid instead.
It looks nearly identical but comes with Ford Co-Pilot360, which gets you auto emergency braking and other active safety features. Ford is already offering the 2019 model with 0% APR for 60 months plus up to a $2,000 bonus.
Where you can find this deal: These are regional offers available in California. Get your custom quote »
Best Fuel-Efficient Gas Car Deals
- Best Deal: 0% APR for 72 months + $1,000
- MSRP: From $18,835
- Expires: October 31
- Fuel Economy: 32/40/35 (City/Hwy/Overall)
What's Hot: The Elantra continues to feature the same deal as last month. All versions, including the fuel-sipping Eco, are eligible for 0% financing for 72 months plus a $1,000 bonus.
Alternatively, you have the option of taking a $2,500 rebate, but our analysis shows you may save more money in the long run by taking the 0% deal.
On a $22,000 car, your cost with the 0% and bonus would be $21,000, with a payment of $291/month. With the rebate it would be $21,023, with a payment of $350/month on a 5-year loan at 3%.
What's Not: Deals on competitors have gotten progressively worse, resulting in fewer choices. For example, the 2019 Corolla features just a $500 rebate here in Los Angeles.
Where you can find this deal: This is a national promotion. Get your custom quote »
See this month's top discounts ranked by segment »
All Green Car Leases Ranked By Effective Cost
Leases for many green cars are often heavily subsidized by manufacturers. As a result, shoppers can often find attractive offers.
If you aren't interested in one of our top picks ranked by value for the money, feel free to browse all leases we track for each type of vehicle, ranked by effective lease cost.
Unless specified otherwise, these offers exclude special incentives like college grad, conquest and loyalty discounts sometimes factored in dealer advertisements.
We’ve listed the effective monthly cost of 55 leases. Browse the following segments in order of price:
All Electric Car Lease Deals
| Effective Cost | Model | Monthly Payment | Term | Due at Signing | Region | More Info |
| $255 | 2018 Kia Soul EV Base | $199 | 36 | $1,999 | National | Get Details |
| $260 | 2018 FIAT 500e Base (Non-FCA Lessees) | $149 | 36 | $3,999 | California, Oregon | Get Details |
| $275 | 2018 Kia Soul EV Plus | $219 | 36 | $1,999 | National | Get Details |
| $275 | 2019 Kia Soul EV Base | $219 | 36 | $1,999 | California | Get Details |
| $295 | 2019 Kia Soul EV Plus | $239 | 36 | $1,999 | California | Get Details |
| $300 | 2018 Nissan LEAF S | $219 | 36 | $2,929 | Los Angeles | Get Details |
| $364 | 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Base | $295 | 36 | $2,500 | California | Get Details |
| $408 | 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT [CA/OR/Northeast] Non-GM Lessees | $408 | 36 | $0 | CA/OR/Northeast | Get Details |
| $422 | 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT [CA/OR/Northeast] | $408 | 36 | $500 | CA/OR/Northeast | Get Details |
| $457 | 2018 BMW i3 Base i3 | $339 | 36 | $4,264 | California | Get Details |
| $464 | 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Limited | $395 | 36 | $2,500 | California | Get Details |
| $479 | 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT [CA/OR/Northeast] Non-GM Lessees | $479 | 39 | $0 | CA/OR/Northeast | Get Details |
| $492 | 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT [CA/OR/Northeast] | $479 | 39 | $500 | CA/OR/Northeast | Get Details |
| $499 | 2018 BMW i3 Base i3s | $379 | 36 | $4,304 | California | Get Details |
| $509 | 2018 BMW i3 Base i3 w/Range Extender | $389 | 36 | $4,314 | California | Get Details |
| $516 | 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT [National] | $399 | 36 | $4,209 | National | Get Details |
| $546 | 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT [National] | $429 | 36 | $4,229 | National | Get Details |
| $550 | 2018 BMW i3 Base i3s w/Range Extender | $429 | 36 | $4,354 | California | Get Details |
All Plug-in Hybrid Lease Deals
| Effective Cost | Model | Monthly Payment | Term | Due at Signing | Region | More Info |
| $243 | 2018 Chevrolet Volt [CA/OR] LT Non-GM Lessees | $243 | 36 | $0 | CA, OR | Get Details |
| $257 | 2018 Chevrolet Volt [CA/OR] LT | $243 | 36 | $500 | CA, OR | Get Details |
| $273 | 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Base (CT, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, RI, VT) | $209 | 36 | $2,299 | Select States | Get Details |
| $312 | 2019 Chevrolet Volt [CA/OR] LT Non-GM Lessees | $312 | 39 | $0 | CA, OR | Get Details |
| $325 | 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Base | $269 | 36 | $1,999 | Los Angeles | Get Details |
| $325 | 2019 Chevrolet Volt [CA/OR] LT | $312 | 39 | $500 | CA, OR | Get Details |
| $328 | 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid LX PHEV | $259 | 36 | $2,499 | California | Get Details |
| $341 | 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring (CT, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, RI, VT) | $249 | 36 | $3,299 | Select States | Get Details |
| $342 | 2019 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid LX | $259 | 36 | $2,999 | California | Get Details |
| $358 | 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Premium | $289 | 36 | $2,499 | California | Get Details |
| $369 | 2018 Chevrolet Volt [National] LT | $289 | 39 | $3,119 | National | Get Details |
| $372 | 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Base (CA, OR) | $289 | 36 | $2,999 | Select States | Get Details |
| $372 | 2019 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid EX | $289 | 36 | $2,999 | California | Get Details |
| $396 | 2019 Chevrolet Volt [National] LT | $299 | 39 | $3,799 | National | Get Details |
| $403 | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL AWD | $289 | 36 | $4,088 | National | Get Details |
| $425 | 2018 Toyota Prius Prime Plus | $369 | 36 | $1,999 | Southern California | Get Details |
| $440 | 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring (CA, OR) | $329 | 36 | $3,999 | Select States | Get Details |
| $490 | 2018 Audi A3 e-tron 1.4T Premium Plug-In | $399 | 36 | $3,293 | Los Angeles | Get Details |
| $559 | 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited (Non-FCA Lessees) | $449 | 36 | $3,949 | California | Get Details |
| $763 | 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Momentum AWD | $649 | 36 | $4,099 | Western States | Get Details |
| $767 | 2018 Volvo S90 T8 Momentum AWD | $665 | 36 | $3,665 | Western States | Get Details |
| $808 | 2018 Volvo S90 T8 Inscription AWD | $705 | 36 | $3,705 | Western States | Get Details |
| $810 | 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Inscription AWD | $695 | 36 | $4,145 | Western States | Get Details |
| $838 | 2018 Volvo XC90 T8 Momentum AWD | $715 | 39 | $4,815 | Western States | Get Details |
| $976 | 2018 Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription AWD | $849 | 39 | $4,949 | Western States | Get Details |
All Hybrid Lease Deals
| Effective Cost | Model | Monthly Payment | Term | Due at Signing | Region | More Info |
| $285 | 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Blue | $229 | 36 | $1,999 | Los Angeles | Get Details |
| $292 | 2018 Kia Niro LX | $209 | 36 | $2,999 | California | Get Details |
| $302 | 2019 Kia Niro LX | $219 | 36 | $2,999 | California | Get Details |
| $318 | 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid Premium | $249 | 36 | $2,499 | California | Get Details |
| $328 | 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Base | $259 | 36 | $2,499 | Los Angeles | Get Details |
| $342 | 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid EX | $259 | 36 | $2,999 | California | Get Details |
| $345 | 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE | $289 | 36 | $1,999 | Southern California | Get Details |
| $345 | 2018 Toyota Prius c One | $289 | 36 | $1,999 | Southern California | Get Details |
| $345 | 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE AWD | $289 | 36 | $1,999 | Southern California | Get Details |
| $385 | 2018 Toyota Prius Two | $329 | 36 | $1,999 | Southern California | Get Details |
| $409 | 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve w/Moonroof | $309 | 36 | $3,609 | Los Angeles | Get Details |
| $450 | 2019 Lexus NX NX 300 4x2 with Heated Seats | $339 | 36 | $3,999 | Western States | Get Details |
| $480 | 2019 Lexus NX NX 300h 4x4 | $369 | 36 | $3,999 | Western States | Get Details |
| $495 | 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE | $439 | 36 | $1,999 | Southern California | Get Details |
| $578 | 2018 Lexus RX RX 450h with Sunroof | $459 | 36 | $4,299 | Western States | Get Details |
| $580 | 2018 Lexus RX RX 450hL Premium with Heated Seats | $469 | 36 | $3,999 | Western States | Get Details |
| $588 | 2019 Lexus ES ES 300h Premium with Navigation | $449 | 36 | $4,999 | Western States | Get Details |
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