The Electric Range

PHEV stands for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

A plug-in hybrid is a vehicle that is powered by a combustion engine in combination with an electric motor. This is powered by a battery pack, and plug-in hybrids must be connected to an electrical source for the battery to recharge. ​​

There are many free electric car charge points in the UK, often located in supermarkets, shopping centres, car parks, hotels and sometimes service stations.

You can find your local charging points by visiting https://www.zap-map.com/.​

​Electric vehicles typically costs between 2-4p per mile to run. Costs depend on your electricity provider and their tariffs. ​

Electric vehicles typically costs between 2-4p per mile to run. Costs depend on your electricity provider and their tariffs. ​​

The batteries in hybrid cars are designed to last for at least 100,000 miles – some even last 150,000 miles. If you’re the original owner of the vehicle, you’re unlikely to have to replace the battery due to regular wear and tear. ​​

Alternative fuels are any fuels that aren’t petrol or diesel. These include electricity, as well as hydrogen cell and biofuel.​​

Routine maintenance is no more expensive on hybrid vehicles than on those running solely on a combustion engine.​​

There are a couple of options for home charging. Some vehicles can be plugged into a regular domestic socket, but a faster way of charging is by having a home wallbox installed. ​​

The best hybrid car for you depends on your particular needs and circumstances. Browse our ŠKODA electric range to find the model that suits you best. ​​

Again, the best used hybrid for your needs is a very subjective choice. Chat to our sales team today for help with finding the perfect used hybrid car. ​​

Self-charging hybrids do not need to be connected to a power source to charge, so there’s no need to do anything. With a plug-in or electric car, simply connect the vehicle to any compatible charging point using the cable provided.​​

​Hybrid cars use technologies such as Start/Stop and regenerative braking to help save energy.​

Hybrid cars use technologies such as Start/Stop and regenerative braking to help save energy.​​

Electric vehicles use a large battery pack, which powers an electric motor, which in turn propels the car. They must be plugged into an electrical source in order to recharge the battery.​​

Electric vehicles have many benefits. Not only do they help to reduce pollution, they are also inexpensive to run, costing around 2-4p per mile, depending on your energy tariff. Many come with advanced technology too.​​

Yes – EVs don’t produce any CO2 emissions, and because they’re near-silent, they also help to reduce noise pollution.​

A range of ŠKODA electric cars is available here at Station Garages. View the available models here or chat to our sales team to learn more about the line-up. ​​

The UK government is planning to ban the sale of new combustion vehicles as early as 2030, so buying an electric car will ensure you’re prepared for this. It could also save you money in the long term thanks to cheaper running and maintenance costs. ​​

Most electric cars only have one gear, and therefore drive like an automatic car. Hybrid options are available with automatic and manual transmission, depending on the model.​​

Electric vehicles are now being engineered to go further than ever. The ŠKODA Octavia iV, for example, is a PHEV with an electric range of 43 miles, while the Enyaq iV is an EV with a range of 333 miles.​​

The number of miles an electric or hybrid car can go depends on the make and model. The ŠKODA Octavia iV PHEV has an electric range of 43 miles, for example, while the Enyaq iV EV has a range of 333 miles.​​

Charge times depend on the make and model, as well as the type of charger the vehicle is connected to. Rapid (DC) charging points charge the battery quicker than AC points, such as those found in home wallboxes. The ENYAQ takes 38 minutes to charge from 10-80% DC using the optimal 125kw charger.