Hybrid cars and air-con

I am considering the purchase of a small hybrid car. Under electric motor only driving conditions, if I select the heater or air conditioning on, am I correct in thinking that the engine will automatically start and run at idle ?

Asked on 26 July 2012 by elderly gent

Answered by Honest John

Could do, yes. Depends on how run down the battery becomes. Recommend the Yaris hybrid: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/toyota/toyota-yari.../

Tags: hybrid small cars

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