Among used hybrid cars, the safest choice if you have nowhere to charge is a petrol full hybrid, such as a Toyota Yaris, Corolla or C-HR. A used plug-in hybrid only pays off if you charge it almost every day.
AUTO.MOTO.pt had 708 used hybrid cars for sale on 23 October 2026. Almost three in four are plug-ins, with a median price of €29,750.
In this guide we explain the types of hybrid, which models are advertised most, what they cost and what to check before buying a used hybrid.
Types of hybrid
Before you search, it helps to know what you are buying. For the full explanation, see our guide on what a hybrid car is and how it works. In short:
- full hybrid (HEV): charges its battery by itself, when braking and from the petrol engine; it drives short distances on electricity, mostly in town;
- mild hybrid (MHEV): has a small battery that helps the petrol or diesel engine, but hardly ever drives on electricity alone;
- plug-in hybrid (PHEV): has a bigger battery, charged from a socket, and covers tens of kilometres on electricity alone.
Used hybrid cars on AUTO.MOTO.pt: how many and how much
We counted the active car adverts on 23 October 2026:
- 513 plug-in hybrids, with a median price of €29,750 and half of them from 2022 or newer;
- 144 petrol hybrids (full and mild hybrid), with a median price of €23,890;
- 51 diesel hybrids, from recent plug-ins to older 2012–2016 hybrids;
- 52 hybrids under €15,000 and 126 under €20,000.
You can see all the used petrol hybrids for sale and the used plug-in hybrids, and filter by district and price.
The most advertised used hybrid cars
Petrol full hybrids
- Toyota C-HR: 10 adverts, 2016 to 2022, from €12,000 (median €23,950);
- Toyota Corolla: 10 adverts, 2019 to 2024, from €11,500 (median €22,500);
- Toyota Yaris: 8 adverts, 2016 to 2024, from €16,500.
Among petrol full hybrids, Toyota dominates the adverts on AUTO.MOTO.pt. You will also find the Renault Arkana, Honda HR-V and Toyota Yaris Cross, all from 2022 or newer.
Plug-in hybrids
- Mercedes-Benz C 300 e: 36 adverts, median €28,999;
- BMW 320e: 24 adverts, median €27,750;
- Peugeot 3008 plug-in: 18 adverts, median €22,900;
- Volvo V60 and Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 e / GLC 300 e: between 18 and 21 adverts each.
Half of these plug-ins are from 2022 or newer. So you can find premium saloons and SUVs only a few years old at prices close to a new small car.
Older diesel hybrids
There are also 2012 to 2016 diesel hybrids, such as the Citroën DS5 Hybrid4 and the Peugeot 508 RXH, many between €9,000 and €12,000. They are cheap, but over ten years old. Ask for a full diagnosis of the hybrid system before going ahead.
Used plug-in: only worth it if you charge it
A plug-in weighs more than a regular hybrid because of its big battery. If it is not charged, it can use as much as a petrol car, or more. The European Commission measured real-world emissions of 2021 cars: for plug-ins, on-road CO2 emissions were on average 3.5 times the laboratory values, mainly because they are not charged as often as assumed.
- worth it if you charge at home or at work and drive short daily trips within the electric range;
- less worth it if the car sleeps on the street and relies only on the Mobi.E public network;
- not worth it if you mostly drive on the motorway: there, a full hybrid or a diesel may use less.
What to check before buying a used hybrid
- battery health: ask a brand dealer or specialist garage for a diagnostic report on the hybrid system;
- battery warranty: ask whether it is still covered and on what terms; some brands extend cover with services done at their dealers;
- electric range (plug-in): charge to 100% and see how many electric kilometres the dashboard shows;
- cables and socket (plug-in): check it comes with the public charging cable and the household socket cable;
- history: ask for the service invoices and check the car's VIN to confirm its details and history;
- test drive: start it from cold and drive in electric mode; noises or dashboard warnings are a sign to stop.
IUC and ISV on hybrid cars
Unlike electric cars, hybrids are not exempt from IUC: article 5 of the IUC Code only exempts fully electric vehicles. A hybrid first registered from July 2007 pays under the category B table, which counts engine size and CO2 emissions.
As plug-ins have low homologated CO2, their IUC is usually lower than a petrol car with the same engine size. Do the maths in our IUC calculator before you buy.
If you are importing a used hybrid, ISV has its own rules for hybrids and plug-ins, depending on emissions and electric range. Confirm the amount before closing the deal.
Used hybrid or petrol: what to choose with €20,000
With a budget of up to €20,000, you will mostly find Toyota full hybrids a few years old and older plug-ins. To compare with petrol and diesel cars, see the best used cars up to €20,000.
Frequently asked questions about used hybrid cars
Is a used hybrid car worth buying?
Yes, especially a full hybrid if you drive a lot in town. A plug-in only pays off if you charge it almost every day.
How much is a used hybrid car in Portugal?
On AUTO.MOTO.pt, on 23 October 2026, the median price was €23,890 for petrol hybrids and €29,750 for plug-ins. There were 52 hybrids under €15,000.
How long does a hybrid car battery last?
It depends on the model, use and maintenance. Rather than relying on an average, ask for a battery diagnosis and check how much warranty is left.
Do hybrid cars pay IUC?
Yes. Only fully electric cars are exempt. Hybrids pay according to engine size and CO2.
Which is better used: a plug-in hybrid or a full hybrid?
If you can charge every day, a plug-in. If you cannot, a full hybrid, which needs no socket.
