Best self-charging hybrid cars you don't have to plug in 2024
Like the idea of a hybrid, but don't want to faff around with power cables? If so, these are the top 10 cars for you. We also name the model that looks good on paper but is actually best avoided...
If you do mostly short journeys and have a wall charger at home, driving a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or electric car can save you a fortune in fuel. But what if you don't have a driveway or would rather not wrestle with a mucky charging cable at the end of each journey? Well, in that case, many traditional non-PHEV hybrid cars make plenty of sense.
They can't go as far on electric-only power, but the best still promise impressive fuel economy without the environmental concerns of pure combustion power. And because their batteries are small enough to be charged by the engine, you never have to plug them in.
These cars are often referred to by manufacturers as self-driving hybrids, but it’s a somewhat misleading term because they don’t really charge themselves. In reality, the batteries are charged by burning petrol in the engine, with a little extra added through regenerative braking.
But that doesn’t detract from the prospect of slashing your fuel bills. But which is the best hybrid car? Here we count down the top 10 – and reveal the traditional hybrid that's best to steer clear of. The results of our comprehensive road testing, which covers every single hybrid car on sale, have shown that the Honda Civic e:HEV is a cut above the rest.
Our list also features everything from small cars to spacious seven-seaters, with links to read our full reviews, or see the latest hybrid car deals.
Best hybrid SUVs 2024 – reviewed, rated and ranked
Sales of SUVs and hybrids are booming, making hybrid SUVs some of the most desirable cars around. But which of them are best ones to go for and which are best avoided?
