Q What is the downside of a hybrid car?

Driving a hybrid car has lots of benefits, but it’s worth underlining those main differences compared to an all-electric car. If you’re serious about all-electric driving, be aware that most hybrid cars have limited electric range – depending on the model, this could be as low as 20 miles, up to a maximum of around 60 miles capacity. Compare that with many pure EVs, which have ranges of 250 miles and upwards.

So, you will be restricted in terms of how much all-electric driving you can do; mid to long distance journeys will require the petrol or diesel engine to kick in.

Consider, too, that with a hybrid car you’ll still need to fill the tank at fuel stations, so your potential for savings there will be reduced.