Plug-in hybrids occupy a very useful middle ground for drivers who want to cut fuel bills and emissions but aren’t quite ready to go fully electric. With the ability to drive short journeys on electricity alone and still offer the reassurance of a petrol engine for longer trips, today’s best plug-in hybrid cars are far more capable than early efforts ever were.
Crucially, battery sizes have grown significantly. Many modern PHEVs can now cover 50, 70 or even 90 miles on electric power alone, which is more than enough for the majority of daily commutes, school runs and local errands. Keep them charged and you’ll spend far more time driving on electricity than petrol, dramatically reducing running costs and local emissions.
