Honda HR-V hybrid running costs & insurance
The HR-V’s high insurance rating is certainly going to take a chunk out of any potential savings that come from running a hybrid such as this
| Insurance group | Warranty | Service interval | Annual CC cost (20%/40%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-31 | 3yrs / 90,000 miles | 1yr / 12,000 miles | From £1,692 / £3,384 |
While the HR-V is reasonably efficient and is covered by several warranties that protect individual components, running costs are likely to be slightly more expensive rivals due to a high insurance rating for the compact SUV.
Honda HR-V hybrid insurance group
The Honda HR-V sits in insurance groups 30 or 31 depending on which trim level you go for, and as a result it’s going to be noticeably more expensive to insure than any of its rivals. For reference, the Toyota Yaris Cross attracts an insurance-group rating of between 11 and 13, the Hyundai Kona hybrid can be as low as group 8 and the Toyota CH-R comes the closest, with a maximum rating of group 24 for the range-topping version.
Warranty
Honda offers a three-year/90,000-mile warranty on all of its new cars, which can be extended for an additional cost, while the battery in the HR-V’s hybrid drivetrain is covered by a five-year/90,000-mile warranty. The HR-V is also protected against chassis corrosion for up to 10 years.
Servicing
The Honda HR-V only needs to go in for a service once a year or every 12,000 miles (whichever comes first). That’s about the same as Jazz supermini, while Honda finished a middling 18th out of 32 brands in the 2023 Driver Power owner satisfaction survey.
Road tax
You'll pay £170 in road tax (VED) for the HR-V after the first year you purchase it. As it's classed as an 'alternative-fuel vehicle', you receive a £10 discount on the regular £180 rate. These figures seem to be constantly rising, however, so we'd always check the government website to be sure exactly how much you'll pay.