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Will I go electric or hybrid?

Hi,

I'm thinking of changing my car and trying to decide whether to buy a new EV or a hybrid. I live in Dublin and don't do a lot of mileage, maybe 7-8k kilometres a year, but I do like the odd driving trip to various parts of Ireland.

I've only looked at the MG so far, and I'm pretty impressed to be honest. Would you have some advice to help with my decision-making process, please?

A few questions on the new Toyota Aygo X hybrid...

Hi,

I'd like to know a bit more about the Toyota Aygo X hybrid.

1 – Tell me about the wheel and tyre sizes. Reckon the 18-inch, low-profile alloys would get wrecked in a pothole?

2 – Is there good ground clearance for country roads?

3 – How far does it travel on just the battery power?

4 – How big are the digital screens?

5 – Does it have Google built in?

6 – How economical is in reality?

7 – What's its coefficient of drag?

Which new electric car for our growing family?

My husband and I are shopping for an electric family car. Currently, we have two kids in ISOFIX car seats, haven't ruled out a third. We are interested in the Skoda Enyaq, Kia EV5 and possibly the KGM Torres.

Storage, range and space for child seats are our big considerations. Do you have any advice please? Any other car suggestions?

Thanks

Which PHEV or EV to replace my Skoda Octavia?

I'm currently driving a diesel Skoda Octavia (192). I keep a set of golf clubs and an electric trolley in the boot. I'm interested in changing to either a plug-in hybrid or full electric car with similar boot capacity. I'm prepared to stretch to €45,000 euro. What cars should I be considering?