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Mat Gallagher

Long-distance caller – the hybrid SUV that leaves even diesels for dust

Omoda 9.

Range anxiety remains one of the biggest reasons that drivers won't buy an all-electric car. While battery ranges and the number of available fast charges have rapidly increased, they’ve still not reached the levels of fuel tanks and petrol stations.

Hybrid vehicles, and particularly plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs), offer the best compromise for these reticent switchers. The combination of a decent electric-only range for the city and a fuel tank for longer journeys provides the reassurance that high-mileage drivers need right now, while providing significant cost savings in the process.

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