Ford’s hybrid technologies are leading the way for electric vehicles. Bridging the gap between a fully electric vehicle and a traditional petrol or diesel engine, a hybrid vehicle offers the best of both worlds. If you’re considering making the switch to an electrified car, Ford has a number of hybrid cars and vans to choose between, including both mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid options. And with everything from the compact Ford Kuga to the 9-seater Ford Tourneo Custom now available with added hybrid technology, there’s a hybrid car for every driver.
Ford hybrid cars (HEV) combine a traditional gasoline engine with a large battery and powerful electric motor. By using both of these, Ford’s hybrid vehicles maximise fuel efficiency. That means that drivers can benefit from zero emissions journeys when travelling shorter distances, knowing that the internal combustion engine is there to step when needed. For city dwellers and other drivers who regularly travel short distances, Ford’s hybrid technology offers an incredibly efficient way to get around.
On Ford’s mild hybrid vehicles (MHEV), a conventional engine benefits from an added electric motor. Thanks to Ford’s innovative technology, the battery in a mild hybrid Ford car never needs to be plugged into an external power supply. Instead, it is automatically recharged by regenerative braking, meaning you can enjoy the benefits of added electric power while going about your day.
Ford plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) can use a combination of automatic self-charging technology and plug in capabilities to recharge. Thanks to the larger capacity battery found in Ford’s plug-in hybrid vehicles, you can enjoy drives with zero emissions for up to 35 miles at a time. You can also switch to hybrid mode to conserve battery life or choose not to use the battery at all on longer drives. The result is an electrified vehicle that offers both efficiency and convenience.