We’ve uncovered cheap leases and special discounts in March on electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and other fuel-efficient cars starting at just $179/month. With rising interest rates, disappearing tax credits and factors like limited availability, shoppers may find it harder than ever to find a great deal.
We've attempted to de-emphasize models sold only in token quantities because a good deal is useless if you can't find a car to buy in the first place. 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: Up to $5,865 off MSRP
- MSRP: From $37,495
- Fuel Economy: 119 MPGe
- Range: 238 miles
What's Hot: Through April 1, Chevy is offering up to 14% off MSRP on all versions of the Bolt. First, there's a 10% discount available to everyone. You can get an additional 4% off when coming from a 1999-or-newer vehicle from a non-GM brand.
On a well-equipped Premier model, that's worth as much as $5,865 off MSRP. Although the brand is also offering 0% financing for 72 months as an alternative, odds are you'll save more money by taking the discount instead.
What's Not: The promo above is only valid when buying rather than leasing.
Worth Knowing: Interestingly, the 2019 Volt is not eligible for the same promo. Note that the Bolt is no longer eligible for a full $7,500 federal tax credit. The amount has been cut in half and is now worth $3,750. Regional offers like the Clean Vehicle Rebate in California are still available. Get your custom quote »
- Best Deal: Lease from $239 for 36 months
- Due at Signing: $2,500
- Mileage: 12,000 miles/year
- MSRP: $31,235
- Fuel Economy: 136 MPGe
- Range: 124 miles
What's Hot: With an effective cost of $308/month, the base version of the Ioniq Electric is $22/month cheaper than the Nissan LEAF ($330). If you live in California, the $2,500 Clean Vehicle Rebate can actually turn this into a zero-down lease with an effective cost of $239/month. That’s cheaper than an Elantra SE ($250).
What's Not: The advertised lease price has gone down compared to last year’s model, but Hyundai’s “Unlimited+” subscription is gone. Benefits no longer available include things like charging reimbursement and an “unlimited” mileage cap. Availability is limited, so you may have to do some searching.
Worth Knowing: Hyundai recently expanded Ioniq EV sales outside California to include other CARB emissions states. Offers end April 1. Get your custom quote »
Best Plug-in Hybrid Car Deals This Month
- Best Deal: Lease from $209 for 36 months
- Due at Signing: $2,299
- Mileage: 12,000 miles/year
- MSRP: $34,320
- Fuel Economy: 110 MPGe
- Range: 48 miles (EV), 340 total
What's Hot: The Clarity is eligible for as much as $11,100 in factory lease cash in some parts of the country. With the featured deal, the vehicle's effective cost comes out to just $273/month. That's $10 more than a Honda Fit EX ($263).
What's Not: Although the discounts are up compared to last month, lease payments remain unchanged. Based on leasing bulletins, we believe this is because the gain is being offset by a drop in Honda's underlying residual values.
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.
Worth Knowing: This is an offer available in CT, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, RI and VT through April 1. 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: Lease from $179 for 36 months
- Due at Signing: $3,019
- Mileage: 10,500 miles/year
- MSRP: $34, 320
- Fuel Economy: 43/41/42 (City/Hwy/Overall)
What's Hot: $6,000 in lease cash helps make the Fusion Hybrid a spectacular car to lease. With an effective cost of $263, the SE trim is $54/month cheaper to lease than what Ford is advertising on the regular Fusion. Here's a look at the numbers.
The 2019 Fusion SE with Tech Package is listed at $239 for 36 months with $2,799 at signing, an effective cost of $317. That means you can lease a vehicle that's more fuel efficient (and nearly $3,000 more expensive) for much less.
For 2019, both cars come standard with Co-Pilot360, a suite of advanced features that gets you forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning and more for no extra charge.
What's Not: Like most Ford leases this month, the deal in question factors-in a $250 Select Inventory Bonus that you can only get on cars in stock for over 61 days. It's a weird quirk we don't like seeing but think shoppers should know about before selecting a vehicle.
Worth Knowing: These are regional offers available in California through April 1. Get your custom quote »
Best Fuel-Efficient Gas Car Deals
- Best Deal: Up to $2,000 off MSRP
- MSRP: From $17,480
- Fuel Economy: 32/40/35 (City/Hwy/Overall)
What's Hot: Late last month, Toyota abruptly doubled discounts on the Yaris Sedan to $2,000. With a bit of negotiation, shoppers should expect to see prices in the low $15,000 range at their local dealer. Now is a great time to buy if you're looking for an outstanding value.
What's Not: This car has changed names 3 times now, from the Scion iA to the Yaris iA, and now the Yaris Sedan. Something new could be coming soon.
Toyota stopped building the Yaris Hatchback after 2018, but a company spokesperson says an announcement is planned for next month at the New York Auto Show. Are we getting another hatchback? That remains to be seen.
Worth Knowing: This is a regional offer, but we're seeing similar deals in other parts of the country too. Offers end April 1. 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 42 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 |
| $275 | 2019 Kia Soul EV Base | $219 | 36 | $1,999 | California | Get Details |
| $294 | 2018 FIAT 500e Base with 2EJ Package | $229 | 36 | $2,349 | California, Oregon | Get Details |
| $295 | 2019 Kia Soul EV Plus | $239 | 36 | $1,999 | California | Get Details |
| $308 | 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Base | $239 | 36 | $2,500 | California | Get Details |
| $330 | 2019 Nissan LEAF S | $219 | 36 | $3,979 | Los Angeles | Get Details |
| $332 | 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | $249 | 36 | $2,999 | CA, AZ, NV, OR, AK | Get Details |
| $418 | 2019 Toyota Mirai Base | $349 | 36 | $2,499 | California | Get Details |
| $457 | 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric SEL | $349 | 36 | $3,899 | Los Angeles | Get Details |
| $457 | 2019 BMW i3 Base i3 | $339 | 36 | $4,264 | California | Get Details |
| $519 | 2019 BMW i3 Base i3 with Range Extender | $399 | 36 | $4,324 | California | Get Details |
| $540 | 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT (National, Current GM Lessees) | $429 | 36 | $3,989 | National | Get Details |
| $554 | 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT (National) | $429 | 36 | $4,489 | National | Get Details |
All Plug-in Hybrid Lease Deals
| Effective Cost | Model | Monthly Payment | Term | Due at Signing | Region | More Info |
| $273 | 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Base (CT, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, RI, VT) | $209 | 36 | $2,299 | Select States | Get Details |
| $319 | 2019 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium with Co-Pilot360 (Select Inventory) | $209 | 36 | $3,949 | California | Get Details |
| $332 | 2019 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid LX | $249 | 36 | $2,999 | California | Get Details |
| $340 | 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Base | $279 | 36 | $2,199 | Los Angeles | 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 |
| $372 | 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Base (CA, OR) | $289 | 36 | $2,999 | Select States | Get Details |
| $389 | 2019 Chevrolet Volt LT (National, Current GM Lessees) | $299 | 39 | $3,529 | National | Get Details |
| $402 | 2019 Chevrolet Volt LT (National) | $299 | 39 | $4,029 | National | Get Details |
| $412 | 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Base (CA, OR) | $329 | 36 | $2,999 | Select States | Get Details |
| $428 | 2019 Toyota Prius Prime Plus (Northern California) | $359 | 36 | $2,499 | Northern California | Get Details |
| $440 | 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring (CA, OR) | $329 | 36 | $3,999 | Select States | Get Details |
| $445 | 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SEL AWD | $329 | 36 | $4,178 | National | Get Details |
| $480 | 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring (CA, OR) | $369 | 36 | $3,999 | Select States | Get Details |
| $592 | 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Base (CT, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, RI, VT) | $509 | 36 | $2,999 | Select States | Get Details |
| $660 | 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring (CT, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, RI, VT) | $549 | 36 | $3,999 | Select States | Get Details |
| $710 | 2019 Volvo XC60 T8 Momentum AWD | $589 | 36 | $4,339 | Western States | Get Details |
| $810 | 2019 Volvo XC90 T8 Momentum AWD | $669 | 36 | $5,069 | Western States | Get Details |
| $857 | 2019 Volvo S90 T8 Momentum AWD | $745 | 36 | $4,045 | Western States | Get Details |
All Hybrid Lease Deals
| Effective Cost | Model | Monthly Payment | Term | Due at Signing | Region | More Info |
| $263 | 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE Hybrid with Co-Pilot360 (Select Inventory) | $179 | 36 | $3,019 | California | Get Details |
| $292 | 2019 Kia Niro LX | $209 | 36 | $2,999 | California | Get Details |
| $300 | 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Blue | $239 | 36 | $2,199 | Los Angeles | Get Details |
| $345 | 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE | $289 | 36 | $1,999 | Southern California | Get Details |
| $385 | 2019 Toyota Prius L | $329 | 36 | $1,999 | Southern California | Get Details |
| $388 | 2019 Toyota Prius c L (Northern California) | $319 | 36 | $2,499 | Northern California | Get Details |
| $442 | 2019 Lexus UX UX 250h Premium AWD with Blind Spot Monitor | $359 | 36 | $2,999 | Western States | Get Details |
| $452 | 2019 Lexus NX NX 300h AWD | $369 | 36 | $2,999 | Western States | Get Details |
| $495 | 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE | $439 | 36 | $1,999 | Southern California | Get Details |
| $510 | 2019 Lexus ES ES 300h Premium | $399 | 36 | $3,999 | Western States | Get Details |
| $540 | 2019 Lexus RX RX 450h AWD with Blind Spot & Sunroof | $429 | 36 | $3,999 | Western States | Get Details |
| $590 | 2019 Lexus RX RX 450h L AWD with Heated Seats | $479 | 36 | $3,999 | Western States | Get Details |
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