Thread: Hybrid vs petrol - surprising outcome

Interesting read. I got the missus a GWM Haval H6 Ultra Hybrid at Christmas. She needed a new vehicle and the bank was doing 0% interest loans for EVs/Hybrids. So we could buy the regular petrol only car and pay interest, or the fancy car and no interest.

The H6 does about 6l/100km which I think is reasonable for a mid-sized SUV - definitely less than the smaller ASX was doing. It is absolutely packed with features (automation and safety), which initially I was quite skeptical of - but am now converted.

I guess what I'd say is the biggest change for me when I drive it is the way the electric drive works. I think I've got this right, the petrol engine acts as a generator and does not directly drive the wheels. The wheels are driven exclusively by the electric engine. This makes the driving experience quite a change. So when you're cruising around the burbs at less than 60km/h it's general super quiet on battery only, using no gas. When you put your foot down the thing accelerates hard and smooth - there are no go gear changes. On a typical motorway on ramp you can easily hit 140 without realizing it.

I am really happy with the H6, the economy is great, the features are amazing - and the new hybrid drive is a pleasure to drive. Oh, and no RUC's