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claireb4
By claireb4 | AA Member | 1 Post | 11 August 2018 at 8:54am

I currently drive a Toyota Granvia 1998 and I'm looking to downsize. I'm considering a hybrid vehicle and I would like to know (a) the typical running costs compared to my current vehicle, and (b) what are the potential disadvantages/hidden costs of a hybrid? For example, diesel (even with RUC) is much cheaper than petrol for the Granvia, but registration costs and parts are typically higher than for a smaller, petrol vehicle.

Anon
By Cade | AA Expert | 3937 Posts | 13 August 2018 at 1:06pm

Hi there,
The overall fuel economy of running a Hybrid can be quite low, the only thing I know of that could give issue is the hybrid battery. I recommend checking availability and pricing of the battery just incase it should ever require replacement.
I am not aware on any ongoing or extra maintenance costs when owning a hybrid.