Electric car, hybrid or PHEV, the pros and cons
Pressure is on to reduce emissions while there are tax advantages to be gained from environmentally friendly vehicles – but what do you choose? Electric vehicles, hybrid or PHEV?
Pressure is on to reduce emissions while there are tax advantages to be gained from environmentally friendly vehicles – but what do you choose? Electric vehicles, hybrid or PHEV?
Outlander PHEV is a BIK bargain before it’s even turned a wheel and and when it does turn a wheel, you end up driving a highly refined executive SUV.
The main reason for using a PHEV is to reduce the amount of fuel you use and to be able to drive without emitting any pollution for short distances.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles (PHEVs) have come in for heavy criticism recently. A report from the BBC suggested that many PHEVs remained with the charging cables still in the plastic wrapping.
IF you’re thinking about your next company car, then you seriously have to consider this: the latest BMW 330e. It’s a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model which gives it great company
BUSINESS motorists hoping to take advantage of the existing Plug-in Car Grant for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) will be disappointed. All transitioned PHEV grants that were put aside before
Kia fleet survey key points Two in three fleet managers admit their organisation is nervous about purchasing a petrol/diesel car without an electric powertrain One in two not convinced by
IT’S a bold move by Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council: a progressive elimination of vehicles with pollutant emissions, starting 2020 and completed by 2035. If the proposals are
New plug-in hybrid electric and petrol power combined Total power: 404bhp 0-60 in 6.3sec, 137mph maximum Fuel economy: 101mpg Combined NEDC CO2 emissions: 64g/km BIK band 13% 2017/18, 16% 2018/19,
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The MINI Countryman S E ALL4 is the first production plug-in hybrid MINI, available in the largest model – the latest Countryman SUV with just 49g/km CO2. Is it right
BMW is part way through a green performance roadshow tour demonstrating the BMW iPerformance brand of plug-in electric vehicles to leasing companies. Starting two weeks ago, the roadshow is designed to
SOARING pump costs for petrol and diesel could help to speed the adoption of plug-in vehicles by fleets, says Arval, the leading vehicle leasing and fleet management company. Petrol and diesel prices
Kia Optima PHEV What is it? The Kia Optima PHEV is Kia’s first plug-in hybrid, with the green and 37g/km tax-saving powertrain helpfully slotted in the Optima saloon’s spacious body. Available
Electric cars: the business tax angle To find out about electric car business mileage rates, click here for a surprise THE UK is next for The New Motion charger network
THE UK is next for The New Motion charger network for electric vehicles as Europe’s leading provider of intelligent charging solutions expands its provision of EV charge points. The market leader in The
New Prius Plug-in debut at New York Auto Show All-electric EV mode speed up to 84mph and range doubled, up to 31 miles Estimated average 202mpg, best fuel efficiency of any
PHEVs: Pros and cons FOR: Low benefit-in-kind tax rates Enhanced Capital Allowance allows company offset 100% value in first year against 8% for diesel Generally congestion charge and VED exempt
The Volvo XC90 hybrid tax savings Personal taxation at just over £100 a month or £1,208 a year is a key driver Tax-dodging Volvo is a twin engine plug-in hybrid
A Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) offers the best of both worlds, with an electric motor for short runs and inner-city trips, plus a conventional engine for longer journeys. Like
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