Hybrid or fully electric car for my needs?

Hi,

I'm looking to change my car; I currently drive a 2.0 diesel, and I was looking at hybrid or fully electric but I'm not sure what's best for me. I drive 30 minutes on a motorway every day to work and every second week I drive two hours on the motorway to visit family; which is best for me to buy?

Joseph (Bettystown )

May 2026 Filed under: electric cars

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Expert answer

Hi Joseph,

You've not told us your budget, but either hybrid or electric would suit your needs, assuming you can afford an EV that easily covers your required range.

We would strongly suggest that an electric car only really works for private use if you have a home charger, or if you have somewhere you can put one. Once you have that in place, your running costs will be incredibly low.

So, in summary, if you can afford a suitable EV, and you can install a charger at home, that's the one to go for. If not, then a hybrid is a good option, too, though you may have to live with slightly higher fuel consumption than your diesel on the motorway - depending on how you drive.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor