An Introduction to Hybrid Vehicle Hire
Choose hire vehicles that are at the cutting-edge of environmental technology with our hybrid vehicle hire options.
Pendragon Vehicle Management can help ensure that businesses have the choice of low emission hire vehicles. A hybrid vehicle is the intelligent combination of an electric motor and a petrol or diesel engine, usually resulting in great performance, outstanding fuel economy, and exceptional environmental awareness.
If you are looking to hire a low emission vehicle for your business, please contact our team.
Running Costs
With better fuel economy and potential discounts or exemptions from ULEZ charges, hybrid vehicles are budget-friendly.
Cutting-Edge Technology
Most hybrids feature innovative technology and boast modern interior features.
Corporate Responsibility
Improve your businesses reputation and meet corporate responsibility goals by choosing low emission vehicles.
Performance
With no range anxiety and an enhanced driving experience, you can rely on hybrid vehicles to get the job done.
Things to consider when hiring a hybrid
To determine the right rental choice for your business, it is best to seek advice, but it could be useful to consider the following, especially if you're considering a plug-in hybrid.
- What type of journeys will your vehicle need to be used for? Short hops around towns and cities where charge points are plenty, or longer journeys?
- Are you looking to hire a specific hybrid vehicle? Not all models are currently available, but we can help choose an alternative that is suitable.
- Are there going to be charging facilities at your drivers’ destinations or along their routes?
- Is there enough time in driver schedules to factor in the time it takes to recharge?
- Do your drivers have charge points or access to public ones locally?
For more information on hybrid vehicles, take a look at our Hybrid and Electric Hub.
Different types of hybrid
Mild Hybrid
A mild hybrid has an electric motor and combustion engine which always work together. Mild hybrids cannot run in just electric or just combustion engine mode; the engines/motors always work in tandem.
Range Extended Hybrid
These only use their conventional engine to produce electricity for a generator that recharges the batteries. The engine never drives the car, it only produces energy for the electric motor.
Full Hybrid (FHEV)
A full hybrid can run on just the combustion engine or a combination. A full hybrid is not plugged in to recharge; the battery is recharged using energy that is normally lost during braking.
Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Plug-in hybrid vehicles utilise an engine and an electric motor to offer enhanced full efficiency and an all-electric driving mode. They need to be plugged-in to recharge, though.
Just like a petrol or diesel car, when your Hybrid vehicle is nearing the end of its charge and if you are also running low on fuel, it is time to find a petrol station and/or charge point as soon as you can.
If only your charge is depleted, your car will automatically revert to the internal combustion engine for power, allowing you to reach a charging point with no stress.
Many public charge points are free to use, but there are some that require a small payment for a flat connection fee or a cost per charging time.
Full hybrids and mild hybrid models recharge themselves as you drive using energy that is normally lost, meaning you will not have to pay an additional fee to recharge these vehicles.
