Of course, the big concern for many looking to switch to electric is how they’ll charge their new car. You can see why electric vehicles are appealing, no more petrol or diesel costs, no oil & filter changes and with many having a range of around 300 miles they are suitable for most driver’s needs. You won’t have to worry about whether your battery charge is running low on longer journeys as the petrol/diesel engine can take over when it’s needed.Ī fully electric vehicle is just that, a vehicle that is solely powered by an electric battery and have no petrol or diesel engine. If you get into the routine of charging your PHEV overnight when electricity tariffs are lower, you could see motoring costs fall as you’ll be able to travel mainly on electric power, only using your fuel occasionally. Brilliant for those who generally use their car for a short commute but want the flexibility to use it for longer journeys without the hassle of stopping to recharge. PHEV’s can usually do between 20-30 miles on a single charge, and if you run out of battery the petrol or diesel engine will automatically kick in so you can continue your journey. It is designed to run off electric until the battery power runs out, after which a fuel driven engine takes over. A plug-in hybrid (PHEVs) is the next step from a Hybrid car towards a fully electric vehicle.Ī plug in hybrid is similar to a hybrid vehicle but unlike a hybrid which can be used like a conventional car, a plug-in hybrid will need regular charging.

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