What are the three types of hybrid drive available?
Hybrid vehicles can use different types of powertrain depending on your journey.
There are three types of drive:
- electric: only the electric motor powers the wheels and moves the vehicle
- hybrid: in which the electric motor and the internal combustion engine work together to provide the best balance between fuel economy and performance
- combustion-powered: which relies solely on the petrol engine.
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