Benefits of electric

An electrified Alfa Romeo offers many advantages…

Low running costs – The Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 returns up to 217mpg while affording a maximum all-electric range of 48 miles.
Environmental benefits – Plug-in hybrids produce significantly fewer emissions than regular combustion-engined vehicles – as little as 29g/km in the Tonale’s case.
Other incentives – The Tonale Hybrid and the Plug-in Hybrid Q4 are exempt from Clean Air Zone charges, including London’s £12.50 ULEZ daily fee, and they attract the lowest Vehicle Excise Duty rates. For company car users, hybrid and plug-in vehicles deliver reduced benefit-in-kind tax.
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Types of electric/hybrid vehicles explained

How do electric and hybrid vehicles differ? Let’s find out…

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    Electric An electric vehicle (EV) is powered purely by electricity, which means it’s cost-effective to run and produces no harmful emissions whatsoever. EVs require manual charging, which is easily achieved at home, at work or on the road.
    Hybrid A full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) is fitted with a combustion engine, an electric motor and a self-charging battery. Though it offers a limited electric range, an FHEV is nevertheless more cost-effective to run than a mild hybrid or regular combustion-engined equivalent.
    Mild Hybrid A mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV) is a good jumping-on point if you’re used to a conventional car. While it’s also equipped with a combustion engine, this is boosted by an electric motor, which is powered by a self-charging battery.
    Plug-in hybrid While a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) isn’t as efficient as an EV, it’s much more so than other types of cars. This is because it offers an all-electric range (up to 48 miles in the Tonale PHEV’s case) thanks to the inclusion of an electric motor, which is powered by a battery that requires manual charging.

    FAQs

    Our most frequently asked questions are featured below. If you can’t find an answer to your query, please contact our Alfa Romeo Solihull or Swindon team today.

    What is a hybrid car?

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    It’s one step up from a regular car because, while it also features a combustion engine, it’s supported by an electric motor, which is powered by a self-charging battery. This set-up enables enhanced performance levels, including instant torque.

    What is a plug-in hybrid?

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    A plug-in hybrid is powered mainly by its combustion engine. However, the Tonale PHEV can also use its electric motor (which is given energy by an on-board battery) to deliver a pure-electric range of up to 48 miles.

    Are all electric cars automatic?

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    Almost all EVs are automatic.

    Do electric cars have gears?

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    In most cases, electric cars feature automatic transmission or semi-automatic transmissions.

    How long does it take to charge an electric car?

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    ​At a public charging station, the Tonale PHEV Q4’s battery can be fully charged within 2.5 hours.

    Should I buy an electrified car?

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    A plug-in hybrid such as the Tonale will save you money on fuel. It’ll also produce significantly fewer emissions than a regular car. For impartial advice, please contact our Alfa Romeo Solihull or Swindon team today.

    Are electrified cars better for the environment?

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    Yes. Plug-in hybrids produce significantly fewer emissions than regular cars – and electric vehicles produce none at all.