Have you been thinking about taking the leap and leasing your first hybrid car?
With a growing number of people opting for energy-efficient vehicles there’s never been a better time to make the move to hybrid. The demand for hybrid vehicles has soared since 2016, (according to figures from Zap Map), with over 660,000 battery-electric cars and 445,000 plug-in hybrids now registered on UK roads.
But with so many models on the market where do you start when it comes to leasing your new vehicle? There a several different types of hybrid vehicle available to you –
HEV – Hybrid Electric Vehicle – Self charging hybrid, charges solely from the combustion engine.
PHEV – Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle – Requires charging by plugging in!
MHEV – Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle – Combustion engine vehicle with smaller battery that aids acceleration by boosting the cars power.
Here we offer our expert advice on four of the best hybrid vehicles that you can lease with us at Day’s Personal Choice, this year!
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
This smart hybrid is the perfect hassle-free option for families going hybrid for the first time.
The Toyota Corolla Hatchback is self-charging, so you don’t need to worry about plugging it in overnight! Instead, the battery is recharged every time you use the break, so this car does the hard work for you. The five-door hatchback comes with a 1.8 litre engine offering impressive miles per gallon.
It has also been highly rated by What Car? And received a five-star Euro NCAP rating.
Lease the Toyota Corolla Hatchback here.
Honda Jazz Hatchback
This energy-efficient little car is the perfect first hybrid!
Thanks to its smaller size and 1.5 litre engine, this hatchback emits just 100g/km of CO2 and is capable of delivering 61.4mpg. Thanks to this, the Honda Jazz Hatchback offers all the benefits of hybrid driving, with a focus on being efficient and keeping running costs low.
Honda’s intelligent five-door car uses two electric motors connected to a battery to power the vehicle, while its battery is charged through a combination of breaking and energy from the electric engine.
Lease the Honda Jazz Hatchback here
Hyundai Ioniq
The Hyundai Ioniq offers you two easy ways to go hybrid.
Whether you chose the plug-in model or the self-charging model this innovative car is the ideal vehicle to transition your family into hybrid driving.
This spacious car combines style, comfort, smooth driving and the latest technology incorporating a 7.0in digital instrument cluster and Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto as standard.
So, if you’re looking to swap your family car for a hybrid model – this is the perfect pick!
Kia Xceed PHEV
If you’re looking for a small hybrid SUV then this could be the solution for you.
This plug-in hybrid model is the ideal size for those looking for a slightly bigger hybrid car without the added weight of a large SUV. The Kia Xceed includes a 1.6 litre petrol engine which works with an 8.9kWh lithium-ion battery connected to a 44.5kW electric motor.
The interior also offers comfort and style along with a range of the latest technology and extras.
If you’re ready to take the first step towards leasing a new hybrid car then get in touch with our team on enquiries@dayspersonalchoice.com or call us on 0345 565 2075.