Hybrids have been around since the nineties however it’s only recently that new car buyers realised the benefits of lower fuel consumption and reduced CO2 emissions. If you’re not ready for an electric car, a hybrid is the next best thing while pump prices continue to remain high.
A hybrid uses both petrol and electric motors to provide power to the wheels. There is a battery to power the electric motor which is charged by the petrol engine when not being used. The engine management system decides when to use the electric motor (normally at low speeds or when accelerating) and when to use the petrol motor.
You still fill the car with petrol and there’s no need to charge the battery separately. The range isn’t limited like an EV because you fill up at any petrol station which makes it perfect for driving holidays, or families with lots of weekday activities. By combing the two technologies (petrol and electric), a hybrid system delivers lower fuel consumption to save you money which is the main reason people choose a hybrid car or SUV for their novated lease.
