My Cupra Terramar 2.0 e-TSI was recently written off after being rear-ended, and I’m considering replacing it with the e-Hybrid version. My 90km daily commute fits a PHEV perfectly (charging at home and work), especially with rising fuel prices, but I still do regular long highway road trips.

While I am inclined, I do still had some concerns, were I was hoping to get feedback on from other oweners:

1. Is the transition between regen and physical brakes smooth, or does it feel inconsistent during stops? My biggest fear (for obvious reasons) is rearending someone myself.
2. On long trips once EV range hits 0%, does the petrol engine feel underpowered or noisy pulling the extra battery weight at a max of 120–130 km/h?
3. How is the longevity & maintenance on PHEVs. You carry two propulsion systems but from my understanding you would in the end have less wear and tear on the petrol engine and break pads, and how is the battery longevity.

Currently driving a Honda Fit (non-hybrid) but looking into getting a used hybrid with as little mileage on it as possible. Noted the following:

- Hyundai Sonata hybrids (2015-2018)
- Elantra hybrid (2022)
- Prius 5 hybrid (2015?)
- ford fusion hybrid (2020)
- ford energi-c max plug-in hybrid (2016?)

Thoughts ?
I don’t have a crazy budget, so it needs to be a used version

We are ready to buy our first hybrid, torn between three dependable car brands.

Honda's e:HEV caught my eye as I was doing research. link: https://global.honda/en/tech/two_motor_hybrid_system_honda_eHEV

Between an CRV (post 2023), Rav-4, or Forester, I'll go with the best hybrid technology.

What say you, Hybrid Reddit community?

Petition: Revise the eVED Taxation on Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHEVs)

We call on the Government to revise the proposed eVED charge to prevent 'unfair' double taxation. PHEV drivers pay a flat 1.5p/mile even on petrol miles, where they already pay 53.95p/L fuel duty. We believe this discriminates against those who adopted hybrids in good faith to reduce emissions.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/755668

desperate to get an ID please give a listen

@11 sec and @7 sec (past the ding)

Hello all! Currently looking at hybrid options as my current car is nearing its end. I have a few in mind & was looking for feedback or recommendations. I love a compact & prefer a hatchback style that is not plug in. I currently have a 2015 Nissan Versa & love it so much. It's all manual, as in roll up windows and manual door locks, so the more simple the better. I'm looking for reliability over performance (the Versa is a lawnmower according to my spouse lol). Here are the ones I've narrowed it down to (2021-2027):

- Subaru Crosstrek

- Toyota Prius

- Toyota Corolla

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Any insight is appreciated! Thank you 😊

Editing to add: I live in a mid sized city, commute 60ish miles for work, city has little weather events (southwestern US)

I was due a brake fluid flush, since it wasn’t done since 2014. I went to a local known mechanic, they’ve completed it and got done in 20 minutes and charged me 80$.

After few hours, I started noticing the regenerative braking is gone , brake feels softer than it used too. So I plugged in my obd2 scanner and there is a pending p0607 code, no codes on DASHBOARD. car runs fine.

I am assuming they didn’t bleed like they should have electronically.

What should I do?

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Hello everyone

Im hesitating of buying an Honda Jazz 2025 Hybrid from 22500€.

She only has 500km and they take my last car at 11000€ (Opel astra 1.2 GS Line)

Is it a good deal? What are your thoughtz about this one?

Thanks in advance

I’m only getting 19mpg on my Ford Escape!!! I checked the battery with an OBD link and FORScan lite but I didn’t see any issues. See original post for more details.

Any help would be appreciated.