THE car market is moving towards pure electric – but it’s going to need a few rest halts on the way, and for many of us, hybrids represent a good first step. Both the C-HR and Sportage are fine examples of the breed.
However, hybrids weren’t always such a decent option; early attempts at electrified solutions often just meant more weight and only a marginal gain in fuel economy.
But improvements in electric motor efficiency and battery technology over the years are now delivering vehicles that can spend more than half of their time running with the engine off – and with no need to plug in regularly to get the best economy. Long-time hybrids advocate Toyota has seen buyers move towards its technology – but it’s not the only game
