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Are there any plug-in hybrids than retain the option of a spare wheel? All those I've looked at have petrol only versions with a spare wheel option which disappears for the plug in hybrid versions of the...
Which PHEV gives decent petrol consumption when running on engine alone ie long journey?
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...
Does a plug in hybrid simply plug into a 3 pin plug point in the garage? Does it need another lead for plugging into a public charging point?
We’ve owned a 2011 VW Golf as a second car since it was almost new and have been very happy with it. Now think we should update it for something newer. Our problem is there’s a sea of similar cars in the...
My Kia Niro Hybrid returns around 60mpg. Most of my journeys exceed the battery range of a PHEV version. Does a PHEV operate in the same way as my standard hybrid once the electric only range is passed...
How are the figures calculated for a Lexus NX 450 PHEV - that has a published mpg of 256.7mpg?
Do modern PHEVs use the ICE motor to heat the cabin?
Can you advise as to which in you opinion is the best small PHEV hybrid? I'm not interested in a 'charge on the go' hybrid as a lot of my journeys are short and would not allow sufficient time to charge....
Are plug in hybrids worth having? We live in a village and frequently do 20 to 30 miles to access facilities, so would need regular charging unless we just revert to the petrol engine.
 

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