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Do I need to have a home charging point if I want to buy a hybrid?
I'm considering purchasing a self-charging hybrid car but I'm not keen on the thought of having to install an outside electric charging point at my house. Do you deem it a necessary requirement (to install one), or can I simply rely on the general day to day running of the vehicle to keep the battery charged and operative? Many thanks.
Asked on 16 February 2021 by Tim Hollands
Answered by
Andrew Brady
If you buy a conventional (or 'self-charging') hybrid car, you won't need to plug it in at all and it'll be very efficient day-to-day, especially if it's mainly used for town driving. A plug-in hybrid requires regular charging to get the best from it.
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