The Most Affordable Hybrid From Honda In 2024

Honda released its 2024 Accord Hybrid last year, and it continues the Japanese carmaker’s legacy of building a good-looking, generously-equipped, efficient mid-sized sedan as a worthy alternative to the abundance of SUVs currently on the market.

Whilst Honda also offers a 1.5-liter, turbocharged Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) version of its latest Accord, it is expected that the hybrid version will be the most appealing to consumers. This is thanks to its 2.0-liter, 204 horsepower four-cylinder engine, which is mated to two electric motors, a 1.30 kilowatt-hour battery, and an ECVT transmission. The Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA) estimates that this greener, more efficient choice of power unit will return a combined fuel economy of 48 mpg and a total range of 614 miles.

Honda introduced the Accord as a hybrid in 2014. With its handsome design, impressive efficiency, and starting MSRP of just $32,895, there is no reason why the 2024 model should not be the most desirable version of the electrified Accord yet.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from Honda, Toyota, and other authoritative sources, including the EPA, the NHTSA, and the IIHS.

The Honda Accord Hybrid Starts At $32,895

The Honda Accord Hybrid’s starting MSRP of $32,895 makes it the cheapest Honda hybrid, undercutting the country’s best-selling hybrid vehicle (and stablemate), the Honda CR-V Hybrid, by almost $2,000. The price of the entry-level Sport Hybrid trim level is $32,895. Next up are the mid-range EX-L Hybrid and Sport-L Hybrid, which cost $34,540 and $34,875 respectively. Meanwhile, the flagship Touring Hybrid has an MSRP of $38,890.

2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Pricing

(Prices sourced from Honda)

Trim Levels And Equipment

Irrespective of trim level, the 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid comes with Alexa integration, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, and 19-inch alloy wheels as standard. The EX-L Hybrid is equipped with leather-trimmed seating, parking sensors, a driver memory seat, and heated side mirrors.

The performance-driven aesthetic of the Sport-L Hybrid sees the trim-line receive sporty blacked-out alloys, a rear spoiler, and a rear diffuser. The range-topping Honda Accord Hybrid Touring is the most well-equipped model in the range, courtesy of its in-built Google integration, heads-up display, Bose Automotive sound system, and wireless mobile phone charger.

Up To 614 Miles Of Range Per-Tank Of Gas

The Honda Accord Hybrid is available with 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that is paired with two electric motors and a 1.30 kWh battery. The hybrid system operates as either a series or parallel hybrid. For the most part, it works like the former: the electric motors drive the front wheels directly, whilst the ICE connected to the electric generator/starter motor operates as an electrical generator powering the hybrid battery and/or propulsion motor.

At highway speeds, the system automatically switches to a parallel configuration, with the ICE connecting to the front axle via a clutch. Unlike Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles (PHEVs) with their larger batteries, the Honda Accord Hybrid cannot be driven on pure electricity alone.

Fuel Economy

The fuel economy of the Honda Accord Hybrid is one of its biggest draws, and has improved incrementally over the course of the last decade since the car was introduced. According to the EPA, Honda’s Ohio-built electrified mid-sized sedan has a rating of 51 miles per gallon in the city, and 44 miles per gallon on the highway to offer a combined range of 48 miles per gallon. Drivers can expect a total range of 614 miles from the Accord Hybrid’s 12.8-gallon tank. The ICE-only version of the 2024 Honda Accord with its turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine returns 32 miles per gallon combined.

Performance Figures

Despite the blacked-out, visually-sporty design elements of the mid-range Sport-L Hybrid model, the Accord Hybrid is a far cry from any of the performance-orientated Type-R models offered by Honda. However, performance is far from sluggish courtesy of the 2.0-liter hybrid motor, which serves up a 0-62mph time of 6.6 seconds, a top speed of 125 MPH, and a punchy 247 pound-feet of torque.

The First Honda With Built-In Google Functionality

On the flagship Touring Hybrid model, the electrified 2024 Accord comes with in-built Google functionality. In doing so, it became the first Honda in history to incorporate this technology. It also features a driver’s heads-up display and wireless mobile phone charging.

What’s more, each trim level of the Honda Accord Hybrid is fitted with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Alexa voice control, a digital dashboard and a centrally-mounted 12.3-inch screen as standard. Meanwhile, entry-level ICE versions of the car are fitted with a 7-inch screen, which needs to be connected to the user’s mobile phone operating system via a cable.

No Dearth Of Space Inside The Cabin

The 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid feels like a much more upmarket proposition than its modest price tag would suggest. Everything is traditional Honda in that it feels well-screwed together and appears tastefully done. Honda’s signature honeycomb detailing across the center of the dashboard and the presence of physical buttons for the HVAC system are also welcome additions.

2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Interior Dimensions

(Specs sourced from Honda)

In terms of practicality, the 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid offers 16.7 cubic-feet of cargo space, and its low-riding sedan body style makes loading the trunk with objects of all sizes a relatively stress-free task. Fold-down rear seats only serve to enhance the car’s practicality. Furthermore, the Honda Accord Hybrid offers occupants more front and rear space than the Civic and the CR-V.

Safe And Reliable

Honda’s reliability and safety have become legendary since the brand first arrived in the United States in September 1959, and the 2024 Accord Hybrid is no exception to this rule. In line with its stringent vehicle safety tests, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded this latest Accord Hybrid five-star ratings across the board. Earlier in 2024, the car was also awarded the Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety (IIRS); one of the body’s highest awards. The 2024 Accord Hybrid’s key safety features are as follows:

• Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
• Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assistance
• Standard adaptive cruise control

In addition to complimentary scheduled maintenance, Honda offers its latest Accord Hybrid with the following ownership benefits:

• A limited warranty covering three years or 36,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covering five years of 60,000 miles
• Complimentary scheduled maintenance for two years or 24,000 miles

How It Compares To Its Chief Rival, The Toyota Camry Hybrid

The 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid is a direct rival to the Toyota Camry Hybrid, one of the most popular cars in the United States. Both cars are built in the United States, both cars are front-wheel drive, and both cars offer similar electrified petrol engines. However, the Accord Hybrid and Camry Hybrid have a distinctive set of advantages and disadvantages largely related to cost and performance.

The Camry has a range of 686 miles, 72 miles more than the Honda. What’s more, the Toyota is more affordable, and its base 2.5-liter hybrid engine is marginally more powerful with 208 horsepower compared to the Honda’s 204 horses. However, the Accord Hybrid’s more sophisticated twin-electric motor system helps the car to a quicker 0-60 mph time of 6.6 seconds.

Honda Accord Hybrid vs. Toyota Camry Hybrid Specs

(Data sourced from Honda and Toyota)

An Attractive Proposition In A World Of SUVs

The Honda Accord Hybrid is an intriguing proposition in 2024. It offers all the wallet-friendly benefits that come with running a hybrid, and combines them with a fast-disappearing body style. With 16.7 cubic-feet of cargo space paired with the Accord’s traditionally spirited drive, Honda’s beloved mid-sized sedan now makes more sense than ever.