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Model shown is a Ford Kuga ST-Line Hybrid.
A Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), also known as a self-charging hybrid, uses a combination of electric power and a traditional combustion engine. Its large battery supports the engine to improve efficiency and enables the car to complete short journeys on electric power alone, although its electric-only driving range isn’t as far as a plug-in hybrid vehicle.
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Hybrid Electric Vehicles can switch seamlessly between engine only, electric, or combined engine and electric propulsion, according to driving conditions. This means the vehicle complete short journeys with zero emissions and maximise efficiency on longer drives.
Hybrid Electric Vehicles are completely self-charging. They use a combination of regenerative braking and power from the combustion engine to recharge the hybrid battery. Regenerative Braking technology recaptures energy that’s usually lost when you apply the brakes, then sends the power back into the battery. Watch our video to see how it works:
