What is a Hybrid Car?

Hybrid cars (HEV) are often referred as self-charging hybrid cars. They combine an internal combustion engine with an electric motor and battery to power the car. A Hybrid electric vehicle can't be plugged in to charge. Instead, the battery charges in decelerating, stopping or coasting phases.

How do Hybrid cars work?

It's simple really. Along with a petrol or diesel engine, hybrid cars (HEV) have an electric motor powered by a small but effective battery. The electric motor in a hybrid electric vehicle assists the engine for improved fuel efficiency.

What's it like to drive a Hybrid car?

A hybrid drives like a traditional combustion engine car but with a few bonuses. It’s a lot quieter for a start and you systematically benefit from the convenience of clutch-less drive with either an automatic or dual-clutch auto transmission.

What does Hybrid mean?

A hybrid electric vehicle combines two different types of power: electricity and petrol. Hybrid cars regenerate energy through the braking system to power the battery. The engine and battery tend to help each other out. They can work together or separately.

What are E-Hybrid cars?

E-Hybrid cars are plug-in hybrid vehicles. We don't use this terminology in our range of plug-in hybrid vehicles.

What is a Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)?

PHEV is the abbreviation for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle. This type of hybrid electric car runs on electricity as well as petrol or diesel. A Plug-In Hybrid is perfect for those who want to travel further in electric mode. It’s got a bigger battery than a Hybrid and can give you a 30-mile plus electric range. When that electric range is depleted, the car automatically switches to Hybrid mode. The battery can be recharged from an external outlet, which enables them to run solely on electric power for longer.

What is the meaning of PHEV?

PHEV is the abbreviation for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle. This type of hybrid electric car runs on electricity as well as petrol or diesel. PHEVs have a large battery that can be recharged from an external outlet, which enables them to run solely on electric power for longer.

How does a Plug-In Hybrid work?

A Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (PHEV) works in a similar way to a standard Hybrid – there is a petrol engine combined with an electric motor and a battery however, in a Plug-in Hybrid, the battery is much larger than in a Hybrid and it is rechargeable from an external outlet. This means the car is able to travel around 30-40 miles (depending on the model) on battery power alone – more than enough for the average daily commute – but it can also call on the petrol engine for longer trips. Like a Hybrid, the battery can be charged whilst driving, but for the full benefit, you will need to plug in. Charging PHEV cars should take less than three hours. Put this all together and you can enjoy miles of low-cost, all-electric driving while still having a petrol engine for those rare long distance trips. Perfect.

What's it like to drive a Plug-In Hybrid car?

Relaxing and rather fun, actually. When running on battery power, PHEVs are very responsive, because unlike combustion engines, electric motors produce maximum torque at any rpm. Acceleration is brisk. We expect most charging to be done at home or at work but If you want to top up on the go, there is a vast and fast-expanding number of stations accessible across the UK. When the battery level is too low to propel the car in electric-only mode, the combustion engine kicks in and works with the battery as a supporting element - just like a regular, self-charging hybrid.

What's the difference between Hybrid vs Plug-In Hybrid car?

The main difference between hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars is that plug-in hybrids have a larger batteries than hybrids and that this battery is rechargeable from an external outlet. This enables plug-in hybrid cars to run on electric power alone for much longer distances than hybrids.

What's the difference between MHEV vs PHEV?

A Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) uses a 48V battery and electric motor to increase the efficiency of its internal combustion engine (ICE). Unlike a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), an MHEV cannot run solely on electric power, although its combustion engine shuts off during braking, coasting and stopping.

What is a Plug-In Hybrid SUV?

A Plug-In Hybrid SUV is a passenger car with increased ground clearance. It uses a hybrid system, which battery is rechargeable from an external source. Our Plug-In Hybrid SUV range includes popular models like Niro PHEV and Sportage PHEV.

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Renault CAPTUR E-TECH Full Hybrid Range | 7.9% APR

DrivingElectric Best Small Hybrid Car 2023

Lower emissions. More fun, less fuel

It’s the ideal technology if you wish to reduce the running costs of your car without changing your habits. The petrol engine of Captur E-Tech hybrid is coupled with two electric motors and a small battery to help lower your fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions.

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CAPTUR E-TECH HYBRID

Captur E-Tech hybrid doesn’t need to be plugged to recharge as its clever system uses recovered energy from braking phases as the main source of power to charge the small battery. It will seamlessly switch between petrol and electric mode to optimise the driving performance and fuel efficiency.

Experience a smooth, silent and dynamic drive with a technology that combines the benefits of driving an automatic with the added comfort and responsiveness of an electric car.

CAPTUR BOSE EDITION E-TECH FULL HYBRID

Easy link 9.3" touchscreen with navigation, with BOSE only available with 10" tft screen
Hands free parking
360 around view monitor

Representative Finance Example:
Type	PCP
Duration	49 Months
48 Monthly Payments	£259
Customer Deposit	£6,522
Retailer Deposit Contribution	£2,500
Total Deposit	£9,022
On the Road Price	£29,995
Amount of Credit	£20,973
Optional Final Payment	£14,033
Total Payable	£35,487
Total Payable by Customer	£32,987
Interest Rate	7.90%
Representative	7.9% APR
Annual Mileage	6,000
Excess Mileage	8ppm (incl. VAT)

Finance ID: 1048

CAPTUR ENGINEERED E-TECH FULL HYBRID AUTO

9.3” touchscreen with navigation, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™
E-Tech engineered black leather and suede upholstery
E-Tech engineered front bumpter with warm titanium F1 blade
Front & rear parking sensors with rear-view camera

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Type	PCP
Duration	49 Months
48 Monthly Payments	£259
Customer Deposit	£5,859
Retailer Deposit Contribution	£2,250
Total Deposit	£8,109
On the Road Price	£28,995
Amount of Credit	£20,886
Optional Final Payment	£13,915
Total Payable	£34,456
Total Payable by Customer	£32,206
Interest Rate	7.90%
Representative	7.9% APR
Annual Mileage	6,000
Excess Mileage	8ppm (incl. VAT)

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Starting off - Alway in electric mode

All-New CAPTUR E-TECH Plug-in makes no noise when you start it. It uses the main electric motor to start in full electric mode; improving fuel economy, reducing emissions and maximising driving comfort.
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Use it like an electric car for day-to-day trips to reduce the running costs and enjoy the pleasure of electric drive.
Hybrid drive - The best of both worlds

On the occasional long journeys, the electric motors and the petrol engine work together to maximise fuel economy. The vehicle will always choose the optimal mode to maximise fuel efficiency.
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The best of both worlds

Captur E-Tech plug-in hybrid is the most efficient, yet most dynamic Captur to date. It uses the same technology as the Captur E-Tech hybrid but has a bigger battery which can be charged and allows for more pure electric drive and even lower running costs.

You can drive up to 30 miles in pure electric mode, ideal to save fuel on your your day-to-day trips like commutes, school runs or grocery shopping. On the occasional longer journeys, Captur E-Tech plug-in hybrid will run using both the petrol engine and the electric motors offering unprecedented flexibility.

Charging is simple: it will take up to 4h15** at home on mains socket or 3h on a dedicated home wallbox. Alternatively, you can also use one of the 1,000s of public charge points across the UK.
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Following its success at last year’s DrivingElectric Awards, the Renault Captur E-Tech retained its title as our Best Small Hybrid Car. It’s smooth, comfortable and efficient, plus it’s capable of cruising around town just on electric power without you ever needing to find somewhere to charge it up. We’ve yet to test a compact hybrid more capable than the Captur E-TECH. Read the full DrivingElectric review here.

Richard Ingram, Editor at DrivingElectric said: "Hybrid technology used to be the preserve of bigger family cars, but now you can reap the benefits of electrification in a small-car package. The Renault Captur is the best of the bunch; smooth, comfortable and efficient, it’s our favourite Small Hybrid Car for 2023.”

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*PCP Finance provided by Mobilize Financial Services, Rivers Office Park, Denham Way, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, WD3 9YS. Subject to status. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. You must be a UK resident (excluding the Channel Islands) and over 18. Offer based on 6,000 miles pa, excess mileage 8p per mile inc VAT. Terms and conditions apply. Offers cannot be used with other schemes or finance offers. Prices and offers shown are available on specified new vehicles when ordered between 3rd October 2023 - 3rd January 2024, registered & financed by 31st March 2024. 35% minimum deposit required for 0% PCP. Participating dealers only. Speak to your local dealer for more information. Your Renault dealer is a credit broker and not a lender. Lenders will pay commission to your Renault dealer, rates may vary but will not influence the interest rate you pay.

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