New Cars Used Cars Van & Truck Motability Offers Contact Locations Careers Read our latest COVID-19 update here Home > Electric Vehicles > What Are Hybrid Vehicles WHAT ARE HYBRID VEHICLES? HYBRID AND PLUG-IN HYBRID: WHAT ARE THEY? By combining combustion and electrical engines, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles ensure the best of both worlds. Traditional hybrid vehicles use the electric motor to complement the combustion engine, generating power on board to not only reduce strain, but also save fuel and ensure low emissions, providing a power boost in certain situations. Plug-in hybrids work in the opposite way, calling on the combustion engine to complement the electric motor to extend their range. Whilst electrical power is generated on board, but can also be added via a standard household socket. REASONS TO CHOOSE HYBRID Government grants of up to £4,500 More environmentally friendly with low fuel consumption and emissions Able to go further than electric vehicles without recharging Ability to refill the tank means no waiting around for charging Automatic start/stop, electric motor drive assist and regenerative braking ensures a more fuel-efficient alternative Versatility and adaptability as both concepts offer regenerative charging. Ability to charge via a 120V/240V household plug socket is also offered through plug-in hybrid THINGS TO CONSIDER Transitioning to hybrid certainly has its perks, however, there are aspects that would need consideration before converting. High initial vehicle costs Less environmentally friendly than fully electric vehicles Significant fuel savings can only be made when the vehicle has amounted a high number of miles CHOOSE YOUR HYBRID VEHICLE About this site This website was produced using web standards, and strives to be as accessible as possible. We welcome comments or suggestions on how it may be improved. Calls may be recorded for training and monitoring purposes. About the Hendy Group Registered Office: Hendy Group Ltd, School Lane, Chandler's Ford Industrial Estate, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 4DG Reg No: 192872 VAT No: GB 568 7215 08 Hendy Brands CUPRA Dacia Ford Transit Centre Honda Hyundai IVECO Jaguar Kia Land Rover Lexus Lotus Mazda MG MOKE Nissan Renault SEAT ŠKODA Suzuki Toyota Hendy Car & Van Store HG Leasing Hendy Performance Hendy Power Hendy Divisions Hendy Performance Hendy Power Ford Privilege Important Information Read our company documents Data Preferences Centre Corporate Social Responsibility Policy Authorised and regulated by the FCA. Our FCA Register number is: 311625. Our permitted business is arranging non-investment insurance contracts and consumer hire and credit brokerage, with the right to canvas off trade premises for debtor-creditor-supplier agreements or consumer hire agreements. You can check this on the FCA's Register by visiting the FCA's website: www.register.fca.org.uk or by contacting the FCA by phone on: 0800 111 6768. Our Data Protection number is Z6672134. Hendy Group are accredited by The Motor Ombudsman, who are certified as an ADR (alternative dispute resolution) provider by the Chartered Trading Standards institute. For more information, please click here. For finance and insurance related matters, the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) are the relevant ADR scheme providers. To find out more, click here. Website designed by Denfield Developed by Motors.co.uk 0 × Shortlist is currently empty. We use cookies to improve your experience of this website. To learn more about how we use them, please click here. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of this policy. ACCEPT MORE INFO