Despite the complexities of having a combination of combustion engine (almost always petrol), small battery pack and electric motor, hybrids are by far the most robust fuel type.
What's Tesla's clean energy system really like? Freda Lewis-Stempel visited Cumbria, driving the Model Y RWD and staying in a Powerwall-powered house to find out.
Buying a family car is a big decision, especially as you might need to consider factors you hadn't before, including interior space and boot size. But reliability is also a key requirement.