The automobile market has recovered from the pandemic and sales of new cars have begun to grow. In particular, people began to buy electric cars and hybrids noticeably more often..

However, as Express writes, not all types of cars with an electric motor are worthy of buying them without any hesitation.. Drivers should think twice before purchasing new plug-in hybrid models (also called PHEVs), according to Auto Express chief motoring columnist Alex Ingram..

If such PHEVs are not constantly charged, their performance begins to decline rapidly.. And the purchased car no longer meets the expectations of its owner, as well as the rather high initial costs of its acquisition. At the same time, drivers themselves, according to research, do not charge the batteries of their PHEVs as often as required by the instructions.. And this is what leads to problems.

Traditionally, hybrid cars are seen as the optimal combination of the best of traditional internal combustion engine cars and electric cars.. They give drivers the opportunity to choose between all-electric, petrol or hybrid options..

While the concept was designed to offer motorists better fuel economy and lower emissions, the expert noted that some drivers forget to plug in the battery, causing the PHEV to consume more fuel than a standard petrol model..

In addition, some drivers who do not charge the battery regularly have complained of a number of problems.. These included deterioration of electric range.

And this makes such cars less practical.

“The key to maximizing PHEV performance is to monitor the EV's range and avoid turning on the gasoline engine at all costs,” Ingram explained. According to him, such a car should be regularly used only on an electric transmission, which also helps reduce operating costs..

" Don't waste energy braking too often and make sure you turn off all unnecessary electrical systems and remove all unnecessary weight,"