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Hybrid cars have long been praised in the automotive industry for many reasons, they offer drivers superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions; and they often have a great resale value and cheaper running costs.
Over the years, hybrid cars have evolved, there are now many different types available from all of your favourite manufacturers.
If you are interested in hybrid cars for sale, Arnold Clark offers a wide range of new and second-hand hybrid cars. Whether you’re looking for plug in hybrid cars, self-charging hybrid cars, or mild hybrid cars, we’ve got you covered.
There are three types of hybrid cars currently available on the market to choose from. There are self-charging hybrid cars (FHEV), plug in hybrid cars (PHEV) and mild hybrid cars (MHEV).
Hybrid cars provide the driver with the option to run using just the electric motor, just the engine or with the two in combination. Each option delivers different performance and efficiencies.
Diesel hybrid cars work by combining a standard diesel Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) with an electric generator.
The diesel engine drives the generator to facilitate diesel-electric power in the vehicle.
Petrol hybrid cars have petrol-fuelled engines that combine with an electric motor and batteries to power the petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain.
As a hybrid uses both electric and petrol or diesel power, this type of vehicle is typically more fuel efficient, meaning hybrid owners tend to save money at the fuel pump.
Better fuel efficiency usually correlates to a reduction in CO2 emissions. Appealing to those who want to help the environment or are worried about driving in or around Low Emission Zones (LEZs), Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZs) or Clean Air Zones (CAZs) in the UK.
Drivers may not be ready to make the full switch to electric due to ‘range anxiety'. Owning a hybrid car can be the perfect introduction for drivers who want to go fully electric in the future. Having a mild or full hybrid car means drivers don't need to fully rely on electric power or charging their car and can still top up with petrol or diesel, too.
As a hybrid combines a petrol or diesel engine with an electric motor, fuel type can be tailored to road and driving conditions. This can result in better performance and a more engaging driving experience.
The main difference between hybrid and electric cars is how they're powered. A hybrid car will use power from both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, with separate batteries for each. However, electric cars only use a battery and an electric motor to function.
A hybrid car is a vehicle which uses a combination of battery-driven electric motor and traditional combustion engine for power and propulsion. The ICE can be either petrol or diesel. There are different types of hybrid cars including:
The price of hybrid cars varies depending on whether you are looking for a new hybrid car or second-hand hybrid car for sale. It also depends on the manufacturer, model and trim level of your chosen vehicle. Prices for our new hybrid cars start around £14,000 and go up to over £145,000. Our second-hand hybrid cars start around £9,000 and can range to more than £80,000.
There are a vast range of cars on the market that are hybrid. Some of our favourite hybrid cars at Arnold Clark include the Kia Niro Hybrid, the Renault Clio Hybrid, the Hyundai Tucson and the BMW X5. We stock hybrid cars from all your favourite manufacturers from Abarth to Volvo.
Full hybrid cars and plug-in hybrid cars are available with automatic transmission only. Mild hybrid cars are available with both manual and automatic transmissions.
As hybrid cars have evolved over the years, they have become more reliable. Despite having complex drivetrains hybrid cars came out on top in a What Car? And MotorEasy survey of the ‘most and least dependable cars aged up to five years old.
With hybrid cars taking the title of most reliable, you can rest assured that choosing a hybrid is a great choice for your next car.
The sale of new hybrid cars will be banned in 2035, this is an extension of five years on the sales ban of new petrol and diesel cars. From 2035 only fully electric cars can be legally sold as new.
