Hybrid versus plug-in hybrid - what's the difference?

What is the difference between hybrid and plug-in hybrid?

Should I buy a Kia Niro hybrid or PHEV?

I'm interested in buying the new 2022 model Kia Niro, probably the 3 trim level. I need to decide whether to buy the hybrid or PHEV version. The published economy for the hybrid is 61.4 mpg and the 11.1...

Replacing Land Rover Discovery Sport - what do you recommend?

I want to replace my wife's Land Rover Discovery Sport. We are interested in a plug-in hybrid. We owned a Mazda CX-7 for many years and are very interested in the new Mazda CX-60, as it offers the size...

Should I buy a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV?

I am thinking of buying a Mitsubishi PHEV but have heard a rumour that Mitsubishi is pulling out of the UK. Should I worry and, if so, what alternative do you suggest that will tow a 1600kg caravan?

Should I buy a MINI Countryman PHEV?

I am thinking of buying a used MINI Countryman - either a 1.5 or 2.0 petrol auto, or the hybrid. Firstly, with careful driving would there be any real difference in the mpg? The bigger engine might cope...

What's the best SUV with all-wheel drive?

What would you say is the best and most fuel-efficient SUV with all-wheel drive? I absolutely love manual cars but will consider automatic. Been looking at regular and plug-in hybrids. Is a 350-mile range...

Can you recommend a plug-in hybrid 4x4?

I am looking to buy a new car (nearly new/used probably) but have quite a few criteria and despite spending some time looking on the internet have not had much luck in finding what I'm looking for! I...

How do we store a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) for six months?

We leave our diesel vehicles stored for up to six months with the tanks full to avoid condensation pollution. We're considering changing one of them to a PHEV (Lexus or Volvo) but worry that petrol will...

Should you switch the air conditioning off in a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)?

You recently advised to keep air con on at all times to avoid damage to seals and gas escape etc. I have a Kia XCeed plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and there is widespread advice on PHEVs not...

Which Volvo XC40 should I buy?

Which used Volvo XC40 should I go for? I do mostly town driving, with half a dozen long trips per year.