Do Hybrid Cars Need Petrol?

Yes, hybrid cars do need petrol. But not in the way you might think.

A hybrid uses both a petrol engine and an electric motor. The electric side helps reduce how much fuel you use, especially in city driving, traffic, and low speed cruising.

You still fill up at the servo like a normal car. The difference is you’ll be doing it far less often.

The battery in a standard hybrid charges itself while you drive. No plugging in, no charging stations, nothing extra to think about. It’s all automatic.

That’s why hybrids are such a popular choice here in Australia. You get better fuel economy without changing your routine.

So yes, they need petrol. Just not as much of it.