Your next drive in the NEW DS 7 Hybrid can make you forget all the previous ones.
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For short trips, prefer walking or cycling #MoveLessZabrudnyu pic.twitter.com/19BesmwH97

— DS France (@DS_fr) August 8, 2022

Plug-in hybrid models have seen a rapid increase in power since they hit the market. And not for nothing, this type of fuel has many advantages, in particular, it is a combination of the advantages of combustion and electricity. And it’s not for nothing that you can drive in zero-emission mode and not waste a single drop of fuel, as well as fill up with gasoline or diesel when we can’t find a charging station on our route. Thus, there is no risk of failure! However, this type of vehicle has not only strengths, but also disadvantages. Starting with weight and also with need to connect in order not to consume excess fuel. This engine, presented as ideal as the perfect compromise, is getting harder and harder to seduce.

New with such appeal #Peugeot 408 #HybridRechargeable deserves a review from all sides. pic.twitter.com/shnYvOAGbN

— Peugeot France (@PeugeotFR) August 4, 2022

Declining sales

Indeed, according to the latest sales data, motorists are less and less tempted by this alternative. In July last year hybrid vehicles their sales in Europe fell by 22%, while electric models grew by 20% over the same period. And it’s not necessarily any better in France, where plug-in hybrid market share is struggling to take off, still below 8%. In general, drivers prefer to go thermal or all-electric rather than choosing between the two. Especially since the environmental bonus of €1,000 will soon disappear for the latter.

Some advantages

Nonetheless, Jato Dynamics still have a lot of faith in this engine. According to an automotive data specialist, “ plug-in hybrids are less regulatory friendly and this is already affecting their market position. As governments try to steer the industry towards pure electric vehicles, hybrids still have an important role to play if we are to see the widespread adoption of low-emission cars across Europe.“. Also, this type of vehicle is still successful in business as 75% of customers are professionals.

Step into a new era with bold style#OpelAstra plug-in hybrid. What do you think of his new discs?#New car #compact sedan pic.twitter.com/ffC7OO3NCO

— Opel_France (@Opel_France) July 28, 2022