GREEN TOWING: HYBRID VS DIESEL

CHOOSING A TOW CAR has never been more complicated. Not so long ago, you might have been pondering the merits of petrol versus diesel, and manual or automatic gearboxes.

Now there are hybrids, mild hybrids and plug-in hybrids, as well as cars powered by an internal combustion engine alone. Even some pure-electric cars can tow, although those with high enough towing limits to be practical for towing a caravan tend to be prohibitively expensive.

Of all these types of powertrain, arguably the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) shows the most promise. Prices tend to be more affordable than the cost of pure-electric vehicles, and kerbweights and towing