Take electric power, pair it with a petrol or a diesel engine, and what do you get?
Hybrids, that's what. They hit the sweet spot if you're keen on electric driving but don't want to go the full way. In other words – the best of both worlds.
After all, full electrics might feel a bit too much like uncharted territory for you. Or hey, maybe you just miss the vroom of an internal combustion engine too much. Then there's the fact that fully electric cars require regular access to electric charging stations, and you might not have that. You don't need to worry about that with hybrids. They charge via regenerative braking (we don't get caught in the nitty gritty, but that happens automatically when you release your foot off the accelerator and apply the brakes).
Unlike full electric cars, hybrids are powered by both an electric motor AND either a petrol or a diesel engine, meaning they're a halfway house between the two. Basically, a hybrid vehicle works by running on its self-charging electric battery. Then, when that runs out, power switches over to the petrol or diesel engine. So you will still be visiting fuel stations with a hybrid car, just not as often.
Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are a bit different. Like standard hybrid cars, these also run via both an electric motor and either a petrol or a diesel engine. The difference with plug-in hybrid vehicles is that you charge the electric battery via a plug-in cable rather than through regenerative braking, so they're slightly more similar to full electric cars in that respect.
At LeaseLoco, we've made it simple to lease a hybrid car, with a wide range of hybrid car lease deals to suit you and any UK customer. Be sure to adjust the lease terms (deposit, mileage etc.) according to your preferences.
Is it worth it to lease a hybrid?
If you care about reduced emissions, fuel efficiency, and long-term cost savings without going into the unfamiliar landscape of full electric vehicles, then leasing a hybrid car is absolutely worth it.
What is the best deal on a hybrid car?
The relatively low cost of hybrid cars definitely makes them accessible, and at any given time, the most affordable deal can be as low as £185/pm. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) generally come in at a more expensive rate.
What happens at the end of my hybrid car lease?
At the end of your hybrid car lease, you hand it straight back to the leasing company. And provided you haven't gone over your mileage or left any damage beyond fair wear and tear, you'll have nothing left to pay.
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