Much like why we did the ranking for the best EVs to buy in 2022, there are a ton of hybrids to choose from, as they are currently the best compromise between non-polluting vehicles and those who don't give you range anxiety.

When driving in the city or in traffic jams, you drive electric and save the planet and when you get on those long highway trips, you drive on gas or diesel and save yourself from battery stress.

The best overall hybrid car

This category is one of the hardest to decide on, as the best overall hybrid car must do a little bit of everything. It has to be an average size, without compromising on space, it has to be powered by a good enough combination of electric-fossil powertrain and it has to be reasonably priced.

In my opinion, the best overall hybrid car that you can buy in 2022 is the Toyota Corolla Hybrid.

This iconic vehicle, one of the best-selling cars in the world, has been around since 1966 and it's currently at its 12th iteration.

The fact is that Toyota really knows how to make hybrids, as they popularized the concept with the Prius back in the late 90s, and they pretty much perfected this technology.

The Corolla is a great hybrid car, because of the fact that it intelligently uses the electric and combustion engine, depending on the needs at the time of driving and it can charge by itself, so you don't have to worry about plugging it in.

It also offers plenty of power, having a 1.8-liter gasoline engine, which in combination with the electric motor can give you up to 121 hp, plenty of power for the compact chassis and the already proven CVT transmission from Toyota makes driving the car smooth and pleasant.

The car is available either as a hatchback, a sedan or even a station wagon variant, this being one of the top reasons why it can be the hybrid vehicle for most people.

I got the chance to drive one earlier this year and I can tell you that it quickly became my favorite car out there, due to the comfort, the reduced fuel consumption and the technologies packed on board.

The car's average fuel consumption is rated at around 5.4 l/100km and the hybrid version can be had for a little over 25.000 euros in Romania.

A hybrid for the busy city

When it comes to the best hybrid car for the city and traffic jams, there are some options out there, like the Renault Clio E-Tech and the Mini Cooper Hybrid, but for me, Toyota comes again and steals the show with another popular model, the Yaris Hybrid.

This is the last Toyota car for this ranking, I promise, but I just couldn't ignore how good the Yaris is for the city and even for longer trips from time to time.

Able to output some 114 hp from its 1.5-liter gasoline engine and the electric powertrain, this small car is fairly nippy around the city, and the small size allows for better maneuverability and an easy to park vehicle.

Again, it's not a plug-in, so it charges itself and gives you confidence that you won't run out of battery.

It's not as spacious as the larger Corolla, but it should be plenty for two people who don't carry too much luggage, and the same CVT transmission makes for a comfortable ride and good fuel consumption, 3.9 l/100km being reported by the manufacturer.

In Romania, the cheapest version of the Yaris Hybrid starts at 20.160 euros and the car is available with only one powertrain, so you don't miss out on engine options if you choose to spend less.

Best value for money hybrid SUV

For the best hybrid SUV, I wanted to find one that doesn't break the bank, but offers plenty of space, engine grunt and reliability.

The choices were out there, from Renault, BMW, Toyota and others, but ultimately, I stopped at the Hyundai Tuscon Hybrid.

The Tucson is one of Hyundai's most iconic SUVs, dating back to the mid 2000s and is now at its fourth generation.

Tucson's brother is the Kia Sportage, but I like Hyundai's offering a bit better mostly due to the design, so no matter which you go for, they should feel very similar.

The hybrid powertrain that keeps the Tucson moving is the petrol 1.6 T-GDi, which can be coupled with a 48V electric motor, which is the mild hybrid, with a full hybrid version or a plug-in variant also being available.

The full hybrid model is the one that I would personally go for, as it makes you forget about charging the vehicle yourself, and it comes with a 6-speed automatic gearbox and a 227 hp fossil-engine.

The boot space is rated at a generous 620 liters, which means that you'll be able to pack plenty of luggage if you're going on long trips with your family.

In Romania, the cheapest hybrid version of the Tucson is just over 31.000 euros, but that is the mild hybrid version which I wouldn't recommend, since it's not able to run off the electric motor alone.

The best version, in my opinion, which gives you the most peace of mind, is the full hybrid one, which goes for a little over 34.500 euros.

Best performance hybrid

Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Toyota and as a consequence, it sports many of the technologies from the main Japanese brand, but on more luxurious, sporty cars.

It is also well-known for performance cars such as the Lexus LFA, which is one of the most beautifully-sounding V10 car in the world.

The Lexus LC Coupe is the company's offering for those looking at a performance car that can also care for the environment.

The hybrid version of the LC, called LC 500h, starts at an eye watering 126.000 euros and offers a hybrid powertrain consisting of a 3.5-liter V6 gas engine and an electric motor, capable of doing 0-100 in 5 seconds.

It's not necessarily the fastest hybrid out there, but the 10-speed automatic transmission must make it fun to drive nonetheless and it should offer the same Japanese reliability as other cars from Toyota and Lexus.

A cheaper hybrid alternative

I already mentioned the Yaris Hybrid above, so I can't give it two awards, even though it is one of the cheapest hybrid cars to buy in Europe, but I found a contender in the form of the Clio E-Tech.

Starting at 19.830 euros, the French hybrid car has a 1.6-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor able to output a total of 140 hp and 205 Nm of torque, which should make the compact car fun to drive as well as make it economic.

The fuel consumption according to Renault is around 4.4 l/100km, and the boot space is rated at 300 liters for the hybrid version, 91 liters less compared to the fossil-version.

For a small family or two people, the car should offer plenty of space and given the entry price and the hybrid powertrain, it shouldn't break the bank either.

The starting price for the Renault Clio E-Tech is 19.830 euros.

These are just some of the hybrid vehicles that you can choose from and depending on your needs, you can look at other models to find the hybrid car that fits you the best.

Whether you need a family car, a small hatchback, an SUV or a performance car, there is a hybrid for pretty much any use case.