Your hybrid vehicle questions, answered
How do self-charging, plug-in, and mild hybrid cars differ?
Self-charging hybrids use an electric motor for short trips, recharging as you drive, with a petrol engine for longer journeys. Plug-in hybrids allow extended all-electric travel, with a petrol engine as back-up. Mild hybrids assist the engine with a motor but don’t run on electric alone.
What are the fuel savings with a hybrid car?
Hybrid cars generally offer better fuel efficiency than petrol cars, especially in urban driving where the electric motor handles stop-and-go traffic – so you’ll likely use less fuel overall.
What is regnerative braking?
Regenerative braking captures energy usually lost during braking and converts it to electricity, which recharges the battery. This helps extend your EV’s range by making the most of energy that would otherwise be wasted, especially during stop-and-go city driving.
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