The best 'self-charging' hybrid cars will only go into EV mode for short distances but don't need to be plugged in to deliver fuel savings, while the best plug-in hybrids offer more electric range but, as the name suggests, work best when you can plug-in regularly.
Hybrid cars fall into two distinct camps: 'self-charging' hybrids and plug-in hybrids. Like the idea of an electric car but need the ease of long distance petrol or diesel power? The best plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) allow you to travel around in EV-style silence but fire up the engine when you need it.
