Electric, plug-in hybrid or hybrid? Find out which suits the way you drive, what it could cost to run, and how charging works, in plain language and at your own pace.
Each step is short, and you can move between them whenever you like.
Eight quick questions about your driving, parking and charging, with an honest answer about which type may suit you.
Start the check → 02Compare indicative yearly energy costs for your own driving, using real vehicles from our range.
Compare costs → 03Home charging, public charging and longer trips, explained without the jargon.
Read the guide → 04See electric models from our range and their features.
View the range →"EV" covers three kinds of vehicle. Here is how each one works, in plain language.
Hybrid electric vehicle · Hybrid
A petrol engine works with an electric motor and a small battery. The battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so you never plug in.
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle · Plug-in hybrid
A larger battery you charge from a power point or charger, plus a petrol engine. Many everyday trips can be driven on electricity alone.
Battery electric vehicle · Electric
Runs on electricity only, from a battery you charge at home, at work or at a public charger. No petrol engine and no fuel stops.
Your daily driving, overnight parking, charging access and longer trips decide which type suits you best. There is no single right answer: an electric vehicle suits some drivers very well, a plug-in hybrid suits others, and a hybrid suits people who would rather not plug in at all.
Check what suits meElectric Volkswagen models from our range. Choose one to explore it.
See our full model range here, including petrol and diesel powered vehicles →
Drive one, or talk it through with our team.
Specifications, driving range and pricing come from Volkswagen's published data and can change. Running costs are indicative estimates only. Please confirm details with our team.
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