A hybrid car uses two power trains - a petrol engine that works in tandem with a battery-powered electric motor. A hybrid vehicle is also known as a PHEV (Petrol Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
A plug-in hybrid vehicle works in the same way as a conventional hybrid, but can offer even lower emissions by greater reliance upon an electric motor powered by a rechargeable battery, the power of which can be restored through an electric outlet.
Plug-ins also allow the car to run on electric power alone for longer periods.
A) Using the electric motor only, PHEV has a range of up to 30 miles. PHEV also utilises an Ingenium petrol engine to support a much larger range, in the same way as other combustion engine vehicles.
This is something that is still unclear however most hybrid batteries last for the lifetime of the car!
Yes, your local authorised service centre will remove and recycle your battery safely, in the case of a new one being needed.
Batteries on hybrid cars don't run out of charge, as they are charged by the excess energy your car generates. In addition, the system will introduce the petrol engine should you require more power than is available through the electric motor alone, or if the battery charge drops to an insufficient level to maintain progress
Service and maintenance costs are generally the same as you'd find with a conventional vehicle. You may even find that your service costs are cheaper, as hybrid cars put less strain on their traditional engines, requiring less maintenance to be carried out
No. Hybrid cars can run on full electric mode, but they require fuel to do so. Driving without fuel may cause severe damage to the system.
No, pure hybrids do not need plugging in. This is only needed for a plug-in hybrid vehicle.
Hybrid vehicles provide all the same safety features included with combustion cars, such as Automatic Breaking System, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Circuit breakers are fitted to cut the electrical current if the system is impacted during an accident.
Sturgess offer a variety of models from their brands.
No, your hybrid car runs on its own source of electricity from the battery.
All hybrids are automatic and smoothly transition from petrol power to electric intuitively without driver input, creating an enjoyable driving experience.
Yes - studies conclusively show that it is fine for drivers with pacemakers to drive hybrid vehicles.
Kilowatt-hours is a measure of how much energy can be stored in a battery. For a given vehicle, a battery with greater capacity ‑ more kWh ‑ will have greater range and/or performance. For a given capacity, actual range will vary dependent on driving style and environmental conditions.
Electric motors consume energy to provide motion. When this motion is no longer required, for example when the vehicle is slowing, the braking force can be harnessed to reverse the action of the motor and generate electricity. The electricity generated can be fed back to the battery, extending the vehicle's range.
Yes. Electric vehicles are designed and tested to the same standards as conventional combustion engine vehicles.
Whatever your question or feedback we are here to help. So please feel free to contact us
Immerse yourself even deeper. Visit our social channels
We’re proud to be affiliated with the following bodies
