Most PHEVs allow you to choose how the two power sources are used, with many giving you the option to save the battery power for later in the journey – useful if you’re heading into a built-up area or zero-emissions zone. While many people are now beginning to choose a full EV (electric car) over a plug-in hybrid, there are still many benefits to having a petrol engine for those times you need to travel further afield, or can’t find a convenient charger.Īll plug-in hybrids feature an internal combustion engine – usually petrol – mated to an electric motor and battery. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) have exploded in popularity over the last few years, with almost all new petrol models also being offered with this kind of powertrain.
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