We’ve uncovered cheap leases in August 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.
Updated August 3
Best Electric Car Deals This Month
- Best Deal: Lease from $219 for 36 months
- Due at signing: $3,979
- Mileage: 12,000 miles/year
- MSRP: From $30,875
- Expires: August 31
- Fuel Economy: 112 MPGe
- Range: 151 miles
What's Hot: Although there aren't a lot of EVs sold nationally, the LEAF S features a $10,025 lease discount that makes it a pretty good value. Its effective cost is $330, over $120 (per month!) cheaper than a Chevy Bolt LT.
Coming from another LEAF? Nissan is offering a $1,000 loyalty bonus to sweeten the deal. If you live in a place like California, you may be eligible for additional incentives like the $2,500 Clean Vehicle Rebate.
What's Not: Not all versions of the LEAF are eligible for the same incentives. For example, the LEAF SV only gets $8,175 in lease cash, $1,850 less than the S.
Where you can find this deal: Figures listed here are for California. Get your custom quote»
- Best Deal: $7,250 Cash + 0% Financing
- MSRP: From $34,240
- Expires: September 4
- Fuel Economy: 112 MPGe
- Range: 84 miles
What's Hot: Offers on the 500e continue to favor buying to a much greater extent than in the past. Although the model typically sees a $500 rebate, last month's massive $7,250 bonus has been renewed. But that's not all.
Since it's classified as a bonus, you can stack it with 0% financing for 72 months. Even better, those leasing another brand (EV or otherwise) are eligible for a $1,000 "lease conquest" incentive.
Keep in mind that this is all before a $7,500 federal tax credit and California Clean Vehicle Rebate that's worth $2,500 for most individuals.
What's Not: With a range of 84 miles, the 500e may not be as appealing as a LEAF or Chevy Bolt. Leases start at $229 for 36 months with $2,149 at signing, translating to an effective cost that's nearly $50 higher than last year's model.
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: September 4
- Fuel Economy: 106 MPGe
- Range: 53 miles (EV), 420 total
What's Hot: The Volt benefits from $6,900 in lease cash in California and Oregon. If you're a non-GM lessee, you may be eligible for a $500 conquest bonus that brings this to as much as $7,400.
This remains one of the better deals we've seen to date. It's also worth noting that this is a Sign & Drive promo that covers your first month's payment.
What's Not: Those outside California aren't eligible for the same incentives. For example, shoppers in the Northeast are only eligible for $5,400 in lease cash, while the amount is a mere $2,900 everywhere else.
Where you can find this deal: Figures listed here are available in California and Oregon. Get your custom quote »
Best Hybrid Car Deals This Month
- Best Deal: $3,000 + 0% Financing
- MSRP: From $26,265
- Expires: October 1
- 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.
Where you can find this deal: This is a regional offer available in California. Get your custom quote »
Top Diesel Car Deals This Month
- Best Deal: Up to $6,036 off MSRP
- MSRP: From $31,695
- Expires: August 31
- Fuel Economy: 28/39/32 (City/Hwy/Overall)
What's Hot: Chevy has taken its "18% Off MSRP" promo from last month and expanded it to every trim, not just the LT. This can equate to over $6,400 in savings in the case of a top-spec Premier model.
What's Not: The deal comes with the caveat that you must take out a loan through GM Financial. If you don't plan on doing so, the discount falls to 15%. The deal only applies to those looking to buy rather than lease.
Where you can find this deal: This is a national offer. Get your custom quote »
Best Fuel-Efficient Gas Car Deals
- Best Deal: 0% APR for 72 months + $1,000
- MSRP: From $18,835
- Expires: September 4
- Fuel Economy: 32/40/35 (City/Hwy/Overall)
Why it's a top pick: 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%.
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 57 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 |
| $207 | 2018 Ford Focus Electric Base | $149 | 36 | $2,079 | California | Get Details |
| $255 | 2018 Kia Soul EV EV Base | $199 | 36 | $1,999 | National | Get Details |
| $275 | 2018 Kia Soul EV EV+ | $219 | 36 | $1,999 | National | Get Details |
| $289 | 2018 FIAT 500e Base | $229 | 36 | $2,149 | California, Oregon | Get Details |
| $330 | 2018 Nissan LEAF S | $219 | 36 | $3,979 | Los Angeles | Get Details |
| $364 | 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Base | $295 | 36 | $2,500 | California | Get Details |
| $402 | 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | $319 | 36 | $2,999 | California | Get Details |
| $442 | 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT [CA/OR/Northeast] Non-GM Lessees | $442 | 36 | $0 | CA/OR/Northeast | Get Details |
| $447 | 2018 BMW i3 Base i3 | $329 | 36 | $4,254 | California | Get Details |
| $456 | 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT [CA/OR/Northeast] | $442 | 36 | $500 | CA/OR/Northeast | Get Details |
| $464 | 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Limited | $395 | 36 | $2,500 | California | Get Details |
| $488 | 2018 BMW i3 Base i3s | $369 | 36 | $4,294 | California | Get Details |
| $492 | 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL | $409 | 36 | $2,999 | California | Get Details |
| $499 | 2018 BMW i3 Base i3 w/Range Extender | $379 | 36 | $4,304 | California | Get Details |
| $516 | 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT [National] | $399 | 36 | $4,209 | National | Get Details |
| $540 | 2018 BMW i3 Base i3s w/Range Extender | $419 | 36 | $4,344 | California | Get Details |
All Plug-in Hybrid Lease Deals
| Effective Cost | Model | Monthly Payment | Term | Due at Signing | Region | More Info |
| $234 | 2018 Chevrolet Volt [CA/OR] LT (Non-GM Lessees) | $234 | 36 | $0 | CA, OR | Get Details |
| $248 | 2018 Chevrolet Volt [CA/OR] LT | $234 | 36 | $500 | CA, OR | Get Details |
| $297 | 2018 Chevrolet Volt [Northeast] LT | $280 | 39 | $665 | Northeast | Get Details |
| $325 | 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Base | $269 | 36 | $1,999 | Los Angeles | Get Details |
| $328 | 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid LX PHEV | $259 | 36 | $2,499 | California | Get Details |
| $332 | 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Base (CT, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, RI, VT) | $249 | 36 | $2,999 | Select States | Get Details |
| $358 | 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Premium | $289 | 36 | $2,499 | California | Get Details |
| $368 | 2018 Chevrolet Volt [National] LT | $269 | 39 | $3,849 | National | Get Details |
| $372 | 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Base (CA, OR) | $289 | 36 | $2,999 | Select States | Get Details |
| $400 | 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring (CT, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, RI, VT) | $289 | 36 | $3,999 | Select States | 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 |
| $470 | 2018 Audi A3 e-tron 1.4T Premium Plug-In | $379 | 36 | $3,273 | Los Angeles | Get Details |
| $585 | 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Touring Plus | $484 | 36 | $3,649 | National | Get Details |
| $603 | 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Touring L | $502 | 36 | $3,649 | National | Get Details |
| $637 | 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited | $536 | 36 | $3,649 | National | Get Details |
| $689 | 2018 Volvo S90 T8 Momentum AWD | $589 | 36 | $3,589 | Western States | Get Details |
| $732 | 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Momentum AWD | $619 | 36 | $4,069 | Western States | Get Details |
| $736 | 2018 Volvo S90 T8 Inscription AWD | $635 | 36 | $3,635 | Western States | Get Details |
| $779 | 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Inscription AWD | $665 | 36 | $4,115 | Western States | Get Details |
| $808 | 2018 Volvo XC90 T8 Momentum AWD | $685 | 39 | $4,785 | Western States | Get Details |
| $945 | 2018 Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription AWD | $819 | 39 | $4,919 | Western States | Get Details |
All Hybrid Lease Deals
| Effective Cost | Model | Monthly Payment | Term | Due at Signing | Region | More Info |
| $235 | 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 200A | $169 | 36 | $2,369 | California | Get Details |
| $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 |
| $318 | 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid Premium | $249 | 36 | $2,499 | California | Get Details |
| $325 | 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE AWD | $269 | 36 | $1,999 | Southern California | Get Details |
| $328 | 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Base | $259 | 36 | $2,499 | Los Angeles | Get Details |
| $335 | 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE Hybrid | $279 | 36 | $1,999 | Southern California | Get Details |
| $345 | 2018 Toyota Prius c One | $289 | 36 | $1,999 | Southern California | Get Details |
| $385 | 2018 Toyota Prius Two | $329 | 36 | $1,999 | Southern California | Get Details |
| $407 | 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve w/Moonroof | $299 | 36 | $3,874 | Los Angeles | Get Details |
| $431 | 2019 Lexus NX NX 300 4x2 with Heated Seats | $339 | 36 | $3,299 | Western States | Get Details |
| $450 | 2018 Lexus NX NX 300h 4x4 with Power Back Door | $339 | 36 | $3,999 | Western States | Get Details |
| $460 | 2019 Lexus NX NX 300h 4x4 with Power Back Door | $349 | 36 | $3,999 | Western States | Get Details |
| $518 | 2018 Lexus ES ES 300h Premium with Blind Spot & Nav | $379 | 36 | $4,999 | Western States | Get Details |
| $522 | 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE (New York) | $439 | 36 | $2,999 | New York | Get Details |
| $560 | 2018 Lexus RX RX 450h with Blind Spot | $449 | 36 | $3,999 | Western States | Get Details |
| $570 | 2018 Lexus RX RX 450hL Premium with Heated Seats | $459 | 36 | $3,999 | Western States | Get Details |
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