Green cars are the present trend, they that have little or no environmental impact when compared to other vehicles on the road. These cars are also called eco-friendly cars and usually run on electricity or other safer alternative fuel. Here is a list of the greenest cars you should watch out for this year.

Toyota Prius Prime
This is one of the greenest cars you can buy in the country right now. This plug-in hybrid model ensures you get better fuel economy when compared to other green cars in the same range. The current option offered is a 25-mile EV mode. There are more than 16,500 charging stations all over the country. This hybrid model also runs on gasoline when needed. The aerodynamic design of the car makes the ride smooth.

Hyundai Ioniq Electric
This is a fully electric model car that falls in the greenest cars list for its fuel efficiency of 136 MPGe. This mid-sized vehicle boasts of comfortable interiors and looks very stylish for everyday use.

BMW i3 Electric
The BMW i3 is a smartly designed electric sedan that is great for both everyday commute and long road trips. The car can be fully charged in less than 6 hours. The lightweight design of the car makes it fuel efficient and better at maneuvering. Despite being a compact model, the interiors are comfortable and plush.

Honda Clarity EV
This model is a compact car that runs comfortably for around 89 miles on a fully charged cycle. This is great for work and short trips around the city. You also get a gas-electric hybrid model from Honda that comes with a fuel efficiency of 110 MPGe.

Chevrolet Malibu
This hybrid car also makes the list of the greenest cars in the country and can run on complete battery power for up to 55 mph. Once the battery drains out, the gasoline backup takes over. This model is super stylish and comes with a four-cylinder engine. This model ensures a smooth and comfortable drive on both electric and gasoline fuel modes.

Nissan Leaf
This beautiful five-door hatchback car offers a fuel efficiency of 112 MPGe and is a popular hatchback chosen by a lot of families. This model offers 40 kWh or 62 kWh batteries, and the batteries offer either 150 or 226 miles on a complete charge, respectively. The car is a fully electric model and has won multiple awards for its safety features.

All these green cars help reduce your carbon footprint and also reduce fuel costs with time. If you plan to buy a new car this year, definitely consider these green models.