It's a petrol car with automatic transmission, assisted by an on-board electric motor, which recharges continuously as you slow down or brake. Meaning? No cables to plug in, no gears to manually shift and no need to change the way you drive. You just let the technology do the work. Overall, a hybrid delivers lower fuel bills, less local pollution, quieter starts and the cool feel of driving electric. 

At low speeds, whether you're in slow traffic, making an early morning start or manoeuvring into a parking space, the EV motor delivers a totally smooth, super-quiet ride with zero local emissions. Out on the freeway meanwhile, once you reach cruising speed, the car coasts on stored electric energy, topped up by friction with the road, saving fuel and reducing noise and air pollution.