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What is the difference between a self charge hybrid and a plug in hybrid and which one would you recommend
My Mitsubishi Outlander has been great, but I would like a new smaller car, automatic, under £40k, not fully electric please. It would need to be comfortable in the back and for longer trips. Also, any...
I do 30 miles a day to work and back but very little long distance mileage. I have a dog so need reasonable boot space for weekend trips to beach. My current car is a Mercedes C220d. What plug in hybrid...
I own a Ford Kuga Titanium PHEV. Is it cheaper to charge the battery at a commercial charge point or by charging it using the petrol engine?
What does 48v mild hybrid mean and what is it meant to do?
I have a 3 year old low mileage Ford Kuga PHEV and am looking for a suitable nearly new plug in from another manufacturer. I am looking for a petrol low mileage SUV style car for up to £35k including trade...
I’m looking to trade in a 2016 Lexus RX450h premium for a plug-in hybrid to take advantage of solar panels at home (not ready to go all-electric). Ceiling of 40k give or take cash purchase. The problem...
I'm elderly and being blinded with science. I want a small plug in hybrid whose battery will not cost a fortune when it dies as my available cash is about £15,000 for a used car. Automatic and with cruise...
I would like to buy a new or nearly new car (not older than 2019) but do not want a fully electric car as I do not have the facility to charge it at home. I don't understand what the different types of...
I have just got a '67 plate BMW 2 Series Active Tourer PHEV. I was (verbally) told the battery range was 28 miles by the dealer, I now find it is actually 13 miles. Is this grounds to reject the car?