Green car deals in August continue to feature some remarkable finance and lease incentives. We’ve uncovered cheap leases from $139/month and discounts worth up to $12,250. We’ve even found limited-time discounts worth 20% off MSRP.
Plug-in shoppers benefit from a number of special incentives. Here in California, there’s no longer a limit on the number of green HOV lane stickers. The Clean Vehicle Rebate was also increased for low-income applicants to as much as $7,000*.
We looked at hundreds of offers and listed the best deals on electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids, diesels and fuel-efficient vehicles below. Since most of these tend to benefit from lease incentives, we’ve also listed every lease based on its effective cost. Just use the links to the right to navigate.
*The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) is currently facing a delay related to funding. With the exception of low-income applicants, most new applications are being added to a waiting list.
Offers can vary by region and assume a Southern California location unless noted otherwise.
Last updated 5:15 pm Monday, August 7
Best Electric Car Deals This Month
- Best Deal: Lease from $139 for 36 months
- Due at Signing: $2,739
- Mileage: 10,500 miles/year
- MSRP: $29,995
- Expires: October 2, 2017
- MPGe (City/Hwy/Comb): 118/96/107
- Estimated Range: 114 miles
*Other Incentives: $7,500 Federal Tax Credit, $2,500 Clean Vehicle Rebate + HOV lane access in CA
Once again, the Ford Focus Electric ranks as the cheapest lease on an EV. Thanks to a whopping $12,250 in discounts here in California, the car actually has a lower effective lease cost than the regular gas Focus.
At $215, the vehicle’s effective cost is $27/month less than a standard Focus SE despite an $8,345 difference in MSRP. You can even get a $1,000 loyalty discount when coming from an existing Ford lease.
Key selling points: Based on the popular Focus hatchback, DC fast charging available, improved range for 2017. Get your custom quote»
- Best Deal: Lease from $299 for 36 months
- Due at Signing: $1,239
- Mileage: 15,000 miles/year
- MSRP: $36,295
- Expires: August 31, 2017
- MPGe (City/Hwy/Comb): 128/110/119
- Estimated Range: 238 miles
*Other Incentives: $7,500 Federal Tax Credit, $2,500 Clean Vehicle Rebate + HOV lane access in CA
It’s a great time to lease a Bolt. Chevy is offering a $500 conquest bonus for current lessees of any 2008 or newer non-GM vehicle. In California, Oregon and areas of the Northeast, you can now lease a Bolt LT from just $299/month with $1,239 at signing factoring in the discount. That’s the best deal we’ve seen to date.
Outside those regions, the offer is $329/month with $3,469 at signing including the discount. As before, this includes a rather generous allowance of 15,000 miles per year of driving. If you aren’t looking to lease, there’s a brand-new offer worth being aware of.
This month, there’s a new $1,500 purchase discount for anyone coming from the lease of any Buick, Chevy or GMC vehicle. You don’t need to trade-in your current car, plus you can transfer the discount among members of the same household. It’s the first offer of its kind that we’ve seen on the Bolt.
Key selling points: First mass-market EV with a 200+ mile driving range, spacious cabin layout, no range anxiety like first-generation EVs. Get your custom quote »
Best Plug-in Hybrid Car Deals This Month
- Best Deal: Lease from $249 for 36 months
- Due at signing: $1,999
- Mileage: 12,000 miles/year
- MSRP: From $36,105
- Expires: September 5, 2017
- MPGe (Combined): 103
- Estimated Range: 29 miles (EV), 610 total
*Other Incentives: $4,919 Federal Tax Credit, $1,500 Clean Vehicle Rebate + HOV lane access in CA
The Optima Plug-In continues to be a stellar value following a surge in lease discounts to $10,419 back in July. That resulted in a $40 cut in payment and an effective cost of just $305/month.
That’s just $30 more than the Optima Hybrid despite a difference in MSRP of $9,215. It even has a $73 (per month!) advantage over the Hyundai Sonata Plug-In even though the Kia has a higher sticker price.
Key selling points: Well-tuned ride quality compared with competitors, impressive 600+ mile combined driving range. Get your custom quote »
- Best Deal: Lease from $294 for 39 months
- Due at signing: $0
- Mileage: 15,000 miles/year
- MSRP: From $34,095
- Expires: August 31, 2017
- MPGe (Combined): 106
- Estimated Range: 53 miles (EV), 420 total
*Other Incentives: $7,500 Federal Tax Credit, $1,500 Clean Air Rebate + HOV lane access in CA
The Chevy Volt benefits from a $5 cut in payment for August. Coming from another GM lease or that of a competitor? There’s a $500 bonus that can turn this into a zero-down lease. As a result, the Volt LT has the potential of being cheaper to lease than a Toyota Prius c when comparing effective costs ($294 vs. $315).
The best deals are in the following states due to more favorable discounts: California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont. Outside those areas, the national lease is still $299 for 39 months with $2,249 at signing before additional discounts.
Key selling points: Impressive 53 mi of electric range, flexible design that will satisfy the needs of most drivers. Get your custom quote »
Best Hybrid Car Deals This Month
- Best Deal: Lease from $149 for 36 months
- Due at Signing: $1,999
- Mileage: 10.5 miles/year
- MSRP: $24,995
- Expires: October 2, 2017
- MPG (City/Hwy/Comb): 42/38/40
The C-Max continues to be the absolute cheapest lease on a hybrid with an effective cost of just $220/month. If you can believe it, that’s $105 (per month!) less than a Toyota Prius Two ($220 vs. $325). It’s even $42/month cheaper to lease than a Mitsubishi Mirage ($220 vs. $262).
Prefer to buy? Ford is offering 0% APR for 60 months plus $3,000 cash. That’s actually slightly worse than last month, where you could get the same low rate but for 72 months. Will Labor Day yield some type of improvement? That remains to be seen.
Key selling points: Extremely attractive price point, spacious cabin, more powerful than the Prius. Get your custom quote »
- Best Deal: $4,000 cashback
- MSRP: $38,185
- Expires: September 5, 2017
- MPG (City/Hwy/Comb): 40/39/40
Offers have likely peaked on the 2017 Avalon Hybrid now that the 2018 model has started arriving. This month, Toyota has upped its rebate to a whopping $4,000 here in Los Angeles, which is the most we’ve seen to date. However, leasing is a different story.
In New York City, the Avalon Hybrid XLE has an effective lease cost of $510/month. If you can believe it, that’s $100 (per month!) more than a Lexus ES 350 ($410) in the same region. And that’s despite the Lexus being nearly $2,000 more expensive on paper.
Key selling points: Spacious upscale cabin, standard driver assistance tech, efficient powertrain, brand reliability, 2 years of complimentary maintenance. Get your custom quote »
Top Diesel Car Deals This Month
- Best Deal: 20% off MSRP
- MSRP: From $24,670 w/Manual
- Expires: August 31, 2017
- MPGe (City/Hwy/Comb): 31/47/37
- Estimated Range: 507 mi
If you act fast, there’s a stellar deal available on the Cruze LT Diesel this month. Through August 14, Chevy is offering 20% Off MSRP. That can equate to nearly $5,000 in discounts on a base model with manual transmission. As a result, we think it’s entirely possible to see dealer prices approaching $20,000.
If you miss this opportunity, the standard rebate for August is $3,500 or a choice to finance at 1.9% APR for 60 months. If you’ve been on the fence about buying, now is an excellent time to do so. Just be aware that the car is much harder to find in stock compared to the gas Cruze.
Key selling points: 507 miles of range, the only mainstream diesel at the moment, eye-popping highway fuel economy. Get your custom quote »
Best Fuel-Efficient Car Deals This Month
- Best Deal: 20% off MSRP
- MSRP: From $18,405 w/Manual
- Expires: September 5, 2017
- MPG (City/Hwy/Comb): 28/38/32
2017 Chevrolet Sonic
Through August, you can get 20% Off MSRP on any Sonic LT. That’s compared to just $500 cash on non-LT models. To get to 20%, GM is offering Supplier Pricing plus an additional cash discount. The automaker says that can equate to as much as $4,075 in savings with certain configurations.
Or, you can choose to finance at 0% APR for 72 months. However, given the potential savings on the table, we think the 20% off deal will be a smarter option for most buyers. For the best fuel economy, be sure to ask for the 1.4-liter turbo rated at up to 38 mpg highway.
Key selling points: Peppy performance with the 1.4-liter turbo, available as a sedan or hatchback, LT features 7-inch touchscreen with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus 4G LTE capability with a compatible data plan. Get your custom quote »
Best Fuel-Efficient SUV Deals This Month
- Best Deal: $2,500 cashback
- MSRP: From $24,780
- Expires: July 31, 2017
- MPG (City/Hwy/Comb): 26/33/29
The popular Rogue benefits from up to $2,500 in discounts when factoring a $2,000 rebate plus a $500 bonus for financing at non-promotional rates. Or, you can give up the rebate and opt for 0% financing for 72 months. However, there’s one key thing to know before heading to the dealer.
Nissan quietly released a newer version called the 2017.5 Rogue a month or two ago that adds automatic emergency braking and other important safety features for about a $400 premium over the older version.
Interestingly, both are in stock and eligible for the same discounts. If you want to get more for your money, or perhaps think the newer version will hold its value better in the future, be sure to ask for the newer one.
Key selling points: (Arguably) sharper looks than its competitors, built-in pre-collision system (2017.5 models), one of the most efficient compact SUVs of its type. Get your custom quote »
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All Green Car Lease Deals 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.
All Electric Car Lease Deals
| Effective Lease Cost | Year/Make/Model/Trim | Pmt | Term | Mileage | Due at Signing | More Info |
| $215 | 2017 Kia Soul EV EVe (CA only) | $159 | 36 | 12k | $1,999 | Get Details |
| $215 | 2017 Ford Focus Electric Base | $139 | 36 | 10.5k | $2,739 | Get Details |
| $224 | 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE 4dr | $159 | 36 | 10k | $2,349 | Get Details |
| $235 | 2017 Kia Soul EV EV Base | $179 | 36 | 12k | $1,999 | Get Details |
| $236 | 2017 FIAT 500e Base (CA, OR) | $180 | 36 | 12k | $1,999 | Get Details |
| $255 | 2017 Kia Soul EV EV+ | $199 | 36 | 12k | $1,999 | Get Details |
| $285 | 2017 Nissan LEAF S (30 kWh) | $229 | 36 | 12k | $1,999 | Get Details |
| $294 | 2017 Chevrolet Volt [CA/OR/Northeast] LT (Chevy Lease Loyalty) | $294 | 39 | 15k | $0 | Get Details |
| $294 | 2017 Chevrolet Volt [CA/OR/Northeast] LT (Competitive Lessees) | $294 | 39 | 15k | $0 | Get Details |
| $307 | 2017 Chevrolet Volt [CA/OR/Northeast] LT | $294 | 39 | 15k | $500 | Get Details |
| $344 | 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Base (CA Only, Unlimited Miles) | $275 | 36 | N/A | $2,500 | Get Details |
| $347 | 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT [CA/OR/Northeast] | $299 | 36 | 15k | $1,739 | Get Details |
| $357 | 2017 Chevrolet Volt [National] LT | $299 | 39 | 15k | $2,249 | Get Details |
| $374 | 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Limited (CA Only, Unlimited Miles) | $305 | 36 | N/A | $2,500 | Get Details |
| $406 | 2017 BMW i3 Base 94 ah | $289 | 36 | 10k | $4,214 | Get Details |
| $413 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e Hatchback | $299 | 36 | 10k | $4,093 | Get Details |
| $434 | 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Limited Ultimate (CA Only, Unlimited Miles) | $365 | 36 | N/A | $2,500 | Get Details |
| $439 | 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT [National] | $329 | 36 | 15k | $3,969 | Get Details |
| $447 | 2017 BMW i3 Base w/Range Extender | $329 | 36 | 10k | $4,254 | Get Details |
| $970 | 2017 Tesla Model S 75 RWD | $790 | 36 | 10k | $6,485 | Get Details |
| $1,052 | 2017 Tesla Model S 75D AWD | $870 | 36 | 10k | $6,565 | Get Details |
| $1,113 | 2017 Tesla Model X 75D AWD | $929 | 36 | 10k | $6,624 | Get Details |
| $1,483 | 2017 Tesla Model S 100D AWD | $1,289 | 36 | 10k | $6,984 | Get Details |
| $1,517 | 2017 Tesla Model X 100D AWD | $1,322 | 36 | 10k | $7,017 | Get Details |
| $2,205 | 2017 Tesla Model S P100D AWD | $1,991 | 36 | 10k | $7,686 | Get Details |
| $2,290 | 2017 Tesla Model X P100D AWD | $2,074 | 36 | 10k | $7,769 | Get Details |
All Plug-in Hybrid Lease Deals
| Effective Lease Cost | Year/Make/Model/Trim | Pmt | Term | Mileage | Due at Signing | More Info |
| $305 | 2017 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Premium | $249 | 36 | 12k | $1,999 | Get Details |
| $336 | 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Base (Conquest) | $289 | 36 | 12k | $1,699 | Get Details |
| $378 | 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Base | $289 | 36 | 12k | $3,199 | Get Details |
| $405 | 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plus | $349 | 36 | 12k | $1,999 | Get Details |
| $435 | 2017 Audi A3 e-tron Premium | $359 | 36 | 10k | $2,753 | Get Details |
| $437 | 2017 BMW 330e Base Sedan | $319 | 36 | 10k | $4,244 | Get Details |
| $515 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e Premium Sedan | $389 | 36 | 10k | $4,543 | Get Details |
| $687 | 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Momemtum AWD | $575 | 36 | 10k | $4,025 | Get Details |
| $739 | 2017 BMW X5 eDrive xDrive40e | $599 | 36 | 10k | $5,024 | Get Details |
| $790 | 2018 BMW 530e i Sedan | $649 | 36 | 10k | $5,074 | Get Details |
| $941 | 2017 Volvo XC90 T8 R-Design AWD | $815 | 39 | 10k | $4,915 | Get Details |
| $946 | 2018 Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription AWD | $820 | 39 | 10k | $4,920 | Get Details |
| $948 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE550e Base | $779 | 36 | 10k | $6,073 | Get Details |
| $976 | 2017 Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription AWD | $849 | 39 | 10k | $4,949 | Get Details |
| $1,003 | 2018 Volvo XC90 T8 R-Design AWD | $875 | 39 | 10k | $4,975 | Get Details |
| $1,216 | 2017 BMW 740e i Sedan | $1,009 | 36 | 7.5k | $7,434 | Get Details |
| $1,267 | 2018 BMW 740e i Sedan | $1,059 | 36 | 7.5k | $7,484 | Get Details |
| $1,373 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e Premium Sedan | $1,179 | 36 | 10k | $6,973 | Get Details |
All Hybrid Lease Deals
| Effective Lease Cost | Year/Make/Model/Trim | Pmt | Term | Mileage | Due at Signing | More Info |
| $220 | 2017 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE 200A | $149 | 36 | 10.5k | $2,549 | Get Details |
| $275 | 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Blue | $219 | 36 | 12k | $1,999 | Get Details |
| $275 | 2017 Kia Niro LX DCT | $219 | 36 | 12k | $1,999 | Get Details |
| $275 | 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Premium | $219 | 36 | 12k | $1,999 | Get Details |
| $279 | 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE Technology 600A | $209 | 36 | 10.5k | $2,509 | Get Details |
| $285 | 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE Hybrid | $229 | 36 | 12k | $1,999 | Get Details |
| $304 | 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Base CVT | $229 | 36 | 12k | $2,699 | Get Details |
| $310 | 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Base (Conquest) | $249 | 36 | 12k | $2,199 | Get Details |
| $315 | 2017 Toyota Prius c One | $259 | 36 | 12k | $1,999 | Get Details |
| $325 | 2017 Toyota Prius Two | $269 | 36 | 12k | $1,999 | Get Details |
| $335 | 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE AWD | $279 | 36 | 12k | $1,999 | Get Details |
| $338 | 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Base | $249 | 36 | 12k | $3,199 | Get Details |
| $344 | 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L CVT | $269 | 36 | 12k | $2,699 | Get Details |
| $345 | 2017 Toyota Prius v Two | $289 | 36 | 12k | $1,999 | Get Details |
| $403 | 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring CVT | $309 | 36 | 12k | $3,399 | Get Details |
| $409 | 2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve w/Moon | $299 | 36 | 10.5k | $3,954 | Get Details |
| $421 | 2017 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE (Southeast) | $329 | 36 | 12k | $3,299 | Get Details |
| $441 | 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE (Southeast) | $349 | 36 | 12k | $3,299 | Get Details |
| $497 | 2017 Lexus ES 300h Premium | $369 | 36 | 10k | $4,599 | Get Details |
| $517 | 2017 Lexus NX 300h Navigation 4x2 | $389 | 36 | 10k | $4,599 | Get Details |
| $610 | 2017 Lexus RX 450h Base with Navigation | $499 | 36 | 10k | $3,999 | Get Details |
All Diesel Lease Deals
| Effective Lease Cost | Year/Make/Model/Trim | Pmt | Term | Mileage | Due at Signing | More Info |
| $468 | 2017 BMW 328d i Sedan | $349 | 36 | 10k | $4,274 | Get Details |
| $519 | 2017 BMW 328d xDrive SportsWagon | $399 | 36 | 10k | $4,324 | Get Details |
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