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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Steve Fowler

Plug-in hybrid car owners wasting £70m a year by not charging smart

Sales of plug-in hybrid models have been rocketing in 2025, up 33 per cent year-on-year according to the latest car registration data. The earliest plug-in hybrid models would barely offer 20 miles of electric range, while today’s models claim up to 90 miles of EV driving.

However, new research by British designer EV charging point brand Andersen has revealed that many plug-in hybrid owners are missing out on big savings as they don’t have smart charging at home.

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