The plug-in hybrid car fever does not stop growing, where in recent times (especially in recent years), its registrations have experienced a growth of more than 85%. This increase is due to the increase in the supply of plug-in hybrid cars at more affordable prices, and of which this 2023 we can count on very good and economic models).
The plug-in hybrid makes a lot of sense
In this regard, the plug-in hybrid, like the electric one, enters the thoughts of many drivers who plan to change their car. If only to study his candidacy a little above. And more the former than the latter, since in Spain having a 100% electric car still involves a few complications.
This is why getting a plug-in hybrid today can be the most complete and ideal choice for these times, and all without giving up what we think. And it is that, as you know, cars that do not have ECO or ZERO labels in 2023 are prohibited from accessing specific cities.
This is the application of the new Climate Change Law , a law that establishes that all municipalities with more than 50,000 inhabitants must enable low emission zones. For this reason, and beyond its benefit for the city, this type of vehicle in practice makes a lot of economic sense if we take into account the real savings that they are going to bring us. Thus, these cars allow you to enjoy all the advantages of an electric car , without the need to depend exclusively on a charger or to think about autonomy.
The ones you can choose this year
As such, and unlike conventional hybrids, the plug-in has the ability to circulate as Zero Emissions vehicles as long as they make exclusive use of their electric motors, with which it is possible to reduce emissions completely for a certain time, and as a consequence the mean is also lower.
Thus, the manufacture of more sustainable vehicles is a reality, and we are witnessing the variety of hybrid cars on offer, plug-in or not, that brands are putting on the market. Proof of this are these that we are going to show you below (and that are great examples for their good price).
Skoda Octavia IV plug-in hybrid
Only below the sublime RS version, the Skoda Octavia IV is the greenest option within the Czech brand. This model has room for the 1.4 Turbo gasoline block with 150 HP of power and an 85 kW (116 HP) electric unit.
As a result, the saloon extracts a total power of 204 PS and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. Associated with a dual-clutch gearbox, the Octavia iV completes 0 to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and can reach a top speed of 220 km/h.
It announces a consumption of 1 liter per 100 km, while the 13 kWh lithium-ion battery gives it a range of 60 km (ZERO label). The charging time, at a point at 3.7 kW of power, is 3.5 hours. Regarding its price, the Skoda can be purchased for 40,600 euros .
Renault Capture E-TECH
Curiously, it is the smallest model that mounts Plug-in technology. With a much cheaper price, we can get it for 31,964 euros. It has a combined power of 160 CV and approves a range in electric mode of 50 kilometers…
Although it is true that, as in most cases, reality is stubborn and is usually content with 65-70% of the approved distance. Despite the contained size of its battery, it charges at a maximum of 3.6 kW, which can take more than 3 hours to charge. In a domestic socket it may take more than 5 hours to complete the capacity of the battery.
MG EHS
Here, as in the case of the Renault, we have an SUV, this time made in China, which has an interesting plug-in hybrid proposal. This time we have 258 CV of power . The autonomy in electric mode remains at 52 kilometers, for which we also have the Zero Emissions label.
Thus, this is the only plug-in hybrid SUV from the firm. A product that is beginning to be seen more frequently on our streets. With a very small range, the EHS presents a scheme made up of a gasoline engine, a 16.6 kWh capacity battery and a front electric motor.
Kia Xceed
Renewed a few weeks ago, the new Kia XCeed has the same plug-in hybrid mechanics as its brother, the Kia Ceed Tourer, with a total power of 141 hp. Its electric autonomy is 48 kilometers , but it increases to 60 if you drive mostly around the city. This comes from the same 8.9 kWh battery.
Its trunk goes from the 426 liter capacity of the combustion models to the 291 of this version. The recharge time is similar to the Ceed Tourer and will be around four hours. It has a price of 33,000 euros .