![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() With 300 miles now becoming more common and a recharge costing substantially less than a tank of diesel - and no tailpipe emissions - it's only those wanting longer ranges without having to stop for charging who might struggle with an electric car. Ultimately, if you're looking to reduce both emissions and fuel costs over longer distances, then pure electric might be the answer for you. Plug-in hybrids, also known as PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles), have an internal combustion engine and a battery, just like a hybrid. Here the MHEV arrangement can be more efficient as it's basically a diesel with some efficiencies added. When it comes to reducing fuel costs in all conditions, hybrids don't fair so well on longer motorway journeys, because the battery really doesn't offer much assistance and typically a conventional diesel is cheaper to run (in fuel costs) than a hybrid. This will let you use the car for short journeys entirely from the battery - the school run, weekly shopping, perhaps your commute - so you can charge at home and reduce both emissions and fuel costs. Ultimately, if the aim is to reduce the environmental costs involved with motoring, then a plug-in hybrid is preferable. ![]()
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