Hybrid deals: Biggest savings on cars mixing petrol and electric power

Hybrid vehicles are moving back into the spotlight in Britain as the Labour government announced plans to soften electric-vehicle sales targets over the next three years. The article says that while hybrids are promoted as a stepping stone to full electrification, eco campaigners warn they’re not as clean as manufacturers claim—especially plug-in hybrids if drivers don’t regularly charge them. It also highlights pricing pressure: self-charging hybrids (HEVs) typically cost £2,000 to £5,000 more than equivalent pure-petrol models, while PHEVs are even pricier. Despite that, Insider Car Deals reports an average total saving of 11% (£6,045) on new hybrids, up from 8.7% a year ago, listing discounted options and the role of its “Discount Gap” for negotiation.