A plug-in hybrid vehicle is one which has both a traditional petrol or diesel internal combustion engine (ICE) along with a battery and electric motor that can be charged from an external source. This means that you can use it as an electric vehicle (EV) for most journeys, and as a traditionally fuelled vehicle if you occasionally go further afield.A plug-in hybrid vehicle is one which has both a traditional petrol or diesel internal combustion engine (ICE) along with a battery and electric motor that can be charged from an external source. This means that you can use it as an electric vehicle (EV) for most journeys, and as a traditionally fuelled vehicle if you occasionally go further afield.

Many people believe that a plug-in hybrid vehicle will minimise costs without plugging in, but this is simply not true.

As electricity is much less expensive than petrol, you will make the greatest savings by using the electric capabilities of your car as often as possible, especially if you charge your car with a dedicated EV tariff – something the Andersen charge point makes really simple.

Using the engine to charge the battery will result in using more petrol, so having a dedicated home charging point fitted is essential to make sure you maximise your savings.

With the range offered by a modern PHEV, it is easily possible to travel at least half of your annual mileage electrically. The table below shows the savings that are achievable from Range Rover plug in hybrid vehicles, compared to petrol costs from equivalent cars. With savings of over £1,500 per year the investment in an Andersen home charger quickly pays off.

If you need to learn more about charging your electric vehicle, please book a consultation with our in-house professionals who will assist you.