Ask Honest John

Most recently answered phev questions
In a recent reply to a question you recommended a Lexus NX200 Hybrid as a good reliable car but I think I noticed that this is not a plug in hybrid. I was wondering if it is possible/economic to convert...
I am thinking of buying a PHEV. I do around 7000 miles a year, many of them short runs of less than 20 miles. The car I’m looking at is approximately £6000 more than it’s pure petrol equivalent. It looks...
I'm looking for second-hand petrol plug-in hybrid, from 2014 onwards, with three full-size adult seats in back, roof rack bars and as big a boot as possible for camping equipment. Any suggestions?
I have a Ford Tourneo Connect from Motability. I need a similar size (with a back for two pointer size dogs), tall enough for easy access, removable back seats and that is a hybrid for access to London....
I am thinking of buying a PHEV. I intend to keep the vehicle for five years and I do 15000 miles per year. I am a little concerned at battery deterioration in the latter years. How much charge am I likely...
I need to change cars as my working and domestic use is changing. My domestic local use suits an EV but my work use a diesel for a 10,000/30,000 split. The local mileage is short family taxi runs, groceries...
We currently run a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer PHEV Hybrid. We also have a couple of e-bikes. The car can't be fitted with a tow-bar, for attachment of a bike carrier, nor will the tailgate allow for a...
What would be the best PHEV or EV with enough boot space for two dogs and with 4WD for snow in winter?
Can you explain the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a self-charging hybrid? What are the relative advantages/disadvantages of the two technologies?
What is the best way to maintain PHEV batteries and enable them to keep their charge?