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I own a Mercedes CLA 250e hybrid and currently pay £180 VED, rising to £195 in Jan 26 when it becomes due. Can you tell me if, from 1 Apr 2028, I will not only pay the going rate of VED but also the 1.5p/mile...
Should I consider buying a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV if it still has its original High-Voltage Hybrid battery as I believe it can cost around £5000 to replace fully fitted?
I have purchased a plug in hybrid which give 75 miles on electric. Can I charge the car from a domestic 3 pin plug?
Ohme are suggesting I consider charging at 7kW on my Kia Niro 3 PHEV but does my car allow more than 3kW charging? I am assured that going 7kW will not harm my car but what advantage would I get apart...
Can you advise on this classic 'down the pub' argument please? Is it best to only charge my plug-in PHEV BMW X1 to 80% battery capacity and forgo the lost 'electric miles' in order to 'conserve' its battery...
Do plug in hybrids need the same charger as a full EV or can a smaller capacity charger be used?
I'm thinking of a 1.4 plug-in hybrid Skoda Superb. What happens if I don't keep the battery topped up?
We currently have a 2016 Mini Clubman and with the back seats down we can easily fit our three large dogs in. We would like to change to a plug in hybrid, what hatch back models are there of a similar...
Which plug-in hybrid cars (under £50K) give the longest electric range?
My London-based son and his family need to replace their problematic Mazda CX-5 in a hurry. They need a car to accommodate their two small children and all that goes with them on a daily basis and holidays....