Hybrid vehicles are cars whose engines use more than one fuel source. The most common type of hybrid car uses a combination of electric motor and combustion engine and is particularly economical.

 

Hybrid cars generally cover more kilometres with the same amount of fuel than conventional cars with only a combustion engine. The economy of hybrid cars can lead to considerable financial savings on petrol or diesel. A hybrid Jetta TDI instead of a normal Jetta SE would save around €3000 over 5 years if diesel prices remained the same.

 

However, you have to bear in mind that the purchase costs of a hybrid vehicle are currently still significantly higher than a car with a combustion engine. So despite the considerable fuel savings, you don't necessarily save money overall with a hybrid vehicle. Frequent drivers may be able to save a lot of money with a hybrid car, but short-distance drivers may end up paying more.