The REV Test: Petrol vs hybrid vs electric

Not that long ago most car manufacturers only offered petrol or diesel cars. But today, the choice of power sources now includes environmentally-focused ones, including some with zero emissions.
What will be the future fuel of choice be, and what are the pros and cons of each? This week the ladies compare fuel types, with a petrol, plug-in hybrid, and an electric car.
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[@ukx2]

Excellent and very informative video review. Well done REV! 👍

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[@gerrymac3694]

You missed the over all cost of buying the cars

[@danbracken-neale8567]

Good review, but I doubt people charge using a 3 pin plug most would have a 7kW home charger

[@colind9638]

It's just clicked where the REV review title came from. Man, I'm slow.

[@robertl2856]

Great little comparison girls thanks

[@PaulNorman80]

Not sure Vicki wins the charging points as yes, the Stelvio is physically quickest to fill, but you have to wait that 5 mins every time you fill. I hardly ever have to wait for my EV to charge as just like a phone you plug it in when going to bed and it's ready and waiting in the morning. Time spent waiting 0 😁 ... It's only those super long journeys when you have to wait and let's face it, after 270 miles you would probably need a toilet and coffee break anyway. 20 point to the Jag then! 🤣

[@yaqoobnext7996]

Great job!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Interesting comparison!

[@clivegeary4587]

Nice to see a review of such a range of affordable cars! I assume there are all less than £20k to buy?

[@johns5493]

Petrol always feels better to drive, diesel only for mpg and good torque, hybrid, Can you afford to fix them in 10yrs time? 🤔 Full electric, can't afford one unless it's old and I don't want an old electric car, thanks and anyway that silence thing is weird lol

[@johndiaz7240]

Always learn something from you young lady's thank you.

[@jerrywines382]

But you could nearly have the Stelvio and the Outlander for the price of the I-Pace!

[@datmanUK]

We are 5 years away from picking up some really good deals in the used market!

[@nyc863]

Ignoring co2 per kWh used to charge is a problem in this comparison.

[@davidneal2392]

How weird! No mention of price comparison, when asked the Outlander PHEV range she gave an answer in a different format than the other two and no real life use situations given to compare car ease of use and cost, like travelling into London and parking for most of a day for example. For average mileage the Outlander PHEV would be in the middle of the 2 at about 70MPG. Range is hard because if running around the town no petrol is used but with a full charge and tank you will see about 350 on the guessometer. I charge every couple of days at about £1.10 a pop. It's only when you go on a long journey the engine is used with battery in Hybrid mode taking your MPG to about 35 for motorway and 55 for A roads. The one they reviewed is the improved model with larger battery and engine. Also they didn't mention that you can have a subsidized 16A or 32A charge point fitted at home to make charging faster than the 13A socket they mention. Mine was fitted free. I can tell you that the Outlander PHEV feels no slouch when kicking off in electric. The dual electric motors give instant woosh to beat most things at the lights without much effort. For reference, I have a MY17 Outlander PHEV and an '06 BMW Z4MR, my wife a Yaris Hybrid I use occasionally. Flimsy journalism.

[@neil2742]

I thought the tax incentives for business use was removed at the start of November.

[@gauravtripathi2635]

Vicky's the best....... Love ur charm

[@darrenparry2891]

Good to see you all got the 'Red cars only' memo for this test. :)

[@copperknob1971]

Should they not have all been green ?

[@John-ip7qo]

Good comparison and good video as usual. A note to the video editor. Please oh please avoid the frequent white fade transitions. They are absolutely blinding in the dark!

[@AutoTraderTV]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@jamiep61]

Great REV Test. For all the latest news, reviews and tests visit the new DrivingElectric Website

[@anthonydayspring9923]

Good fun review. IPace all day! ⚡️

[@Martin-dx5zs]

My first car was electric, would never justify buying anything else.

[@davidpaul2914]

I run a smart car around town and a Audi 4.2TDi out of town 900k on one tank 7.4/100 and 800NM of torque, I laugh at many eletric cars on big journey's. My next form of transport will be an electric mobility scooter but until then Carpe Diem.

[@turtle207]

Why to film mirrored??

[@shawntipton7398]

Demand is very high for new and pollution free cars, most people are embracing electric cars with sales starting to match petrol cars, electric cars are cheaper to buy because you can get government help so with the news, a 2030 or 2035 is realistic, it is estimated by almost all expects and researchers that there will be no fossil fuels devices or cars anywhere with most counties having long ago banned them. Technology marches on and 2050 will be mostly pollution free and very different most likely. here in the UK, electric and mostly hybrid cars are a common sight

[@koolyman]

I'm a little disappointed by the conclusion. Very little was mentioned in terms of instant torque performance from electric and phev. The racing driver was very conservative on this matter.

[@karlo9944]

Electric cars don't have "no emission". It is only elsewere.

[@thewhiteEagle]

for me I pick alfa romeo Stelvio

[@medman36]

Vicky mentions that fuel is cheaper than electrity, but its the other way around.

[@medman36]

correction. she was refering diesel vs petrol

[@beatonthedonis]

So glad there's something for boarding school girls to do now William and Harry are off the market.

[@simonsujeewon]

Rachel is so cool

[@simonaarnes287]

i-Pace for me, tho' here you get a nice lack of taxes with that

[@tyusrobinson9869]

They really compared a Mitsubishi to an alfa and jag😩😳

[@justinwilliams4747]

Tyus Robinson I know!! The Mistsi will be more way more reliable and have better depreciation! Or maybe they were just been comparing drivetrain types.

[@mannygee005]

wow, the presenters are all so attractive in different ways. Near the beginning it was mentioned that plugging at home will take 10-12 hours to recharge with a tone of voice that seems to suggest it's a bad option when in fact it is the best option. First off the battery will not be fully empty at the end of most days and then plugging it in overnight from 10pm to 7am in the morning is 9 hours of recharging and should fill you up for the next day. The first rule of EV is you have to plug it in (at home is most convenient), once you're learned to do that then your adventure may begin.

[@fix-and-drive-diy-repairs]

Diesel is the best all rounder,

[@Zlin0035]

i'll choose the I-pace ... no reason for me to go back to having fully ICE vehicle....

[@ChannelEverything]

Get your facts right guys! It takes around 30 minutes to charge to 80%.

[@harryedwards9391]

My pick is Erin , not interested in the other 2

[@diegodiegito7248]

alfa romeo Stelvio for me !

[@rachelmiglionico8121]

diego diegito z

[@ricco123tube]

diego diegito id love a proper stelvio electric. Imagine all that instant torque with the driving dynamics and those looks.

[@abirmondal2321]

👍👍

[@freddieredding4565]

Petrol any day 🔥🔥🔥

[@alanmawson2187]

Freddie Redding I know Same I agree I’ll give you a like petrols nice

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

We all know the alfa won though

[@grantpalmer3020]

Alfa every time...next

[@Chriswales]

Zero CO2 for the EV - what about how the electricity was generated? Then there's all those lithium-ion batteries that'll need replacing after 5 years.

[@ChannelEverything]

Chris Wales 😂 replacing after 5 years ???

[@Martin-dx5zs]

Chris Wales after 8 years, the warranty ensures the battery will be at least over 85% of its original capacity. After 8 years, imagine all of the running and maintenance costs of a petrol car. Well I can't, because my first car was electric and I could never justify buying anything else.

[@Martin-dx5zs]

Chris Wales ps, I power mine with 100% solar.

[@Chriswales]

@@Martin-dx5zs I wish you luck with it, but I'll stick with my 15 year old diesel car. My daily commute is 75 miles & I wouldn't trust a EV in the middle of winter. Running costs are very reasonable, nothing serious has gone wrong in the 12 years I've owned it & it does over 60mpg. EV maybe the future but we're a good few years off that.

[@techie4566]

I'd still go with a diesel thanks

[@glideman]

Vicky Henderson makes me cringe 🤮

[@audiwankenobi361]

You're just mad that she's a better driver than you.

[@boratsmagadijev940]

british lesbians doing cars....cool story bro