Petrol vs Hybrid – Is a Hybrid Worth It?
Hybrids cost more up front but use less fuel, especially in town. Enter your mileage to see how long a hybrid takes to pay back.
Petrol
Servicing & repairs per year
Hybrid
Servicing & repairs per year
Petrol is £1,636 cheaper
Over 4 years and 40,000 miles, including the purchase price.
Petrol: fuel/charging per year
£1,364
Petrol: running costs per year
£1,859
Petrol: total over 4 years
£22,435
Hybrid: fuel/charging per year
£1,023
Hybrid: running costs per year
£1,518
Hybrid: total over 4 years
£24,071
Years for the dearer car to pay back
8.8 years
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Is a hybrid cheaper to run than petrol?
Usually, especially for lots of urban driving where the electric motor does more of the work. On long motorway runs the saving is smaller.
Do hybrid batteries need replacing?
Hybrid batteries usually last many years, and many manufacturers offer long battery warranties. Check the service history when buying used.