Because of their better fuel economy and lower tailpipe CO2 emissions, most CO2 based car tax has traditionally been lower for hybrids than for their petrol/diesel equivalents. However, recent changes to the law mean that hybrid cars now have to pay standard annual rate car tax. See the government’s car tax rate tables for full details.

Hybrid cars are becoming more accessible all the time as manufacturing costs decrease; these cost reductions are quickly passed on to consumers, making them more affordable every year. They are typically less expensive to buy than fully electric cars, which makes them the more affordable, ‘greener’ option for many.

The additional power supplied by the electric motor also results in improved fuel efficiency: hybrids don’t rely on fossil fuels and therefore release fewer gas emissions, meaning they are more economical and less damaging to the environment than conventional cars.