What is a Hybrid Car?

Hybrid cars (HEV) are often referred as self-charging hybrid cars. They combine an internal combustion engine with an electric motor and battery to power the car. A Hybrid electric vehicle can't be plugged in to charge. Instead, the battery charges in decelerating, stopping or coasting phases.

How do Hybrid cars work?

It's simple really. Along with a petrol or diesel engine, hybrid cars (HEV) have an electric motor powered by a small but effective battery. The electric motor in a hybrid electric vehicle assists the engine for improved fuel efficiency.

What's it like to drive a Hybrid car?

A hybrid drives like a traditional combustion engine car but with a few bonuses. It’s a lot quieter for a start and you systematically benefit from the convenience of clutch-less drive with either an automatic or dual-clutch auto transmission.

What does Hybrid mean?

A hybrid electric vehicle combines two different types of power: electricity and petrol. Hybrid cars regenerate energy through the braking system to power the battery. The engine and battery tend to help each other out. They can work together or separately.

What are E-Hybrid cars?

E-Hybrid cars are plug-in hybrid vehicles. We don't use this terminology in our range of plug-in hybrid vehicles.

How reliable are Hybrid cars?

Hybrid vehicles are also covered by our comprehensive 5 year unlimited mileage warranty, available for customers when sold by the authorised Hyundai network in Europe.

How far can Hyundai Hybrid cars travel on battery power alone?

Whilst the hybrid is able to run on electric power for short time periods as it is designed primarily to assist the combustion engine, it’s only the Plug-in Hybrid that can sustain a longer distance in electric mode only. Thanks to the larger capacity battery the IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid can travel up to 39 miles from a full charge.

Can the battery be recycled?

Every Hyundai is built with consideration for what happens at the end of its life. Hyundai Motor UK Ltd have partnered with Umicore Battery Recycling to facilitate the recycling process of high voltage batteries used in our Hybrid models.

What does self-charging Hybrid mean?

You might have heard the term self-charging hybrid, but what does this mean? Putting it very simply, a self-charging hybrid works in exactly the same way as a conventional car with no cables to plug in. The technology uses a normal petrol engine, an electric motor and a high voltage battery. The electric motor works with the petrol engine to enhance performance whilst reducing co2 emissions and improving fuel consumption. The battery is recharged by a combination of the engine and through recovering energy which would otherwise be lost (such as when slowing down) or by regenerative braking. The IONIQ Hybrid and Kona Hybrid – can be classed as self-charging hybrids.

Hyundai offers new TUCSON Hybrid customers complimentary upgrade worth £2,200

6 Posted: 6th Feb 2024

Ken Brown Hyundai has announced a range of offers and savings on the multi-award winning TUCSON Hybrid range, including an opportunity to upgrade from the Hybrid SE Connect to the TUCSON Hybrid Premium for no additional charge, a saving of £2,200 for customers taking delivery before the 31st March 2024.

Offers are also available on the TUCSON Hybrid N Line, with customers able to upgrade from the TUCSON Hybrid SE Connect to the N Line trim for only £200, representing an attractive saving for customers looking for a comfortable and practical family SUV with sporty styling features.

Additional upgrade offers include the TUCSON Hybrid Ultimate and TUCSON Hybrid N Line S, which are now available with a £600 saving.

Customers financing their TUCSON Hybrid with either PCP or Personal Motor Loan are also able to take advantage of a £1,750 deposit contribution which is available in conjunction with the upgrade offer*.

For further information, click here

Notes to Editor:

* Deposit contribution only available in conjunction with Personal Contract Purchase or Personal Motor Loan. £1,750 deposit contribution applies to TUCSON Hybrid models only.

The Hybrid Upgrade Event is a cash saving of £2,200 for Tucson Hybrid Premium, £600 for Tucson Hybrid Ultimate or N Line S, or £1,800 for Tucson Hybrid SE Connect . Available on Hybrid models only. T&Cs apply. Subject to status. 18s and over. Guarantee may be required. Hyundai Finance, RH2 9AQ. All offers are subject to availability, while stocks last and are only available to private retail customers on new cars purchased, registered in the UK between 1st February 2024 and 31st March 2024 and sourced through Hyundai Motor UK Ltd or its authorised retailers. Deposit contributions are not valid in conjunction with Affinity.

Ken Brown Hyundai Letchworth

Ken Brown Hyundai Richmond

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