Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Hybrid

At Sherwoods, we have a wide range of hybrids to choose from. If you're unsure whether a fully electric car is for you, have a look at some of the top reasons for choosing a hybrid model:

1. Reduced CO2 emissions

With hybrid cars being easily programmed to use the electric motor only, this means that you will be reducing the carbon footprint when on the roads. In a time when preventing climate change is an important issue, reducing driving emissions through a hybrid is a great, eco-friendly contribution to the environment.

2. Reduced fuel costs

With a plug-in hybrid, the default driving mode of hybrid means there is balanced use of the electric motor and petrol engine. This means that the hybrid has the ability to store energy for your destination or switch to electric only so it could be handy when driving to a Low Emission Zone. Also, if you keep your plug-in hybrid charged, this means that you’ll likely never use much fuel on journeys and save money on fuel.

3. Convenient charging

Differentiating from a fully electric vehicle, where you will have to install a charger at home or frequently find a public charging station, a hybrid allows for no worries on long journeys to find a charging station. This is because energy that would normally be lost during braking and deceleration can be used to generate electricity and charge the Hybrid battery which means you don’t have to worry about a pitstop.

    4. No change to the driving experience

You can drive a hybrid car as you would a regular non-hybrid car, so you don't have to compromise your normal driving style. We have a range of plug-in hybrid models for you to choose from, meaning you’ll be able to find a hybrid vehicle to suit your lifestyle while also giving you the reassurance of not compromising your normal driving style.

    5. A more, all-round efficient drive

The Hybrid system cleverly assists the engine at different times during driving, to reduce engine noise and make driving feel smoother. Depending on the model you choose, the Hybrid system can act as a starter motor when the engine has auto stopped then assist the engine restart and even start off the vehicle and drive at low speeds using the electric motor only, all of which result in a smoother, quieter and more efficient drive.

If you are considering buying a hybrid model, feel free to browse the options available on our website or contact or visit one of our branches for more information!