The F150 Hybrid Platinum gives 1,000 kilometres of range from its combined 3.5-litre, twin-turbocharged V6 and 46bhp (35kW) electric motor. Prices start from Dh284,445. Photo: Ford
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, which starts at Dh139,900, was the manufacturer's first hybrid SUV to go on sale in the Emirates. Photo: Toyota
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The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid SUV has capacity to pack in 43 litres of fuel, with economy of 50km per litre. The PHEV version starts from Dh140,000, while its petrol equivalent sells for Dh79,500. AFP
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One of the most popular hybrid vehicles is the Toyota Corolla Sedan Hybrid, which starts at Dh83,900. The new models come upgraded with a re-engineered drive motor and battery, and customers can now opt for an all-wheel drive version. Photo: Toyota
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The Kia Niro comes with a lithium-ion polymer battery that works in tandem with a permanent magnet electric motor and a traditional 1.6L petrol engine. Prices start from Dh96,000. EPA
With a new two-litre hybrid engine, the Toyota Corolla Cross brings a combination of power and low carbon dioxide emissions. When equipped with front-wheel-drive, the vehicle can do about 14km per litre on the road. Prices start from Dh110,000. Photo: Toyota
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Ford Puma 1.0L EcoBoost features a one-litre EcoBoost engine that uses regenerative braking technology to recharge the battery, helping to increase the vehicle’s fuel economy. Prices start from Dh115,000. Photo: Ford
The Toyota C-HR Hybrid comes with a 1.8L engine, giving you 24 kilometres per litre. Prices start from Dh87,000. Reuters
Lexus's ES 300h, popular with Uber and Careem drivers due to its fuel efficiency and long range, starts at Dh215,000. Reuters
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Toyota Camry Hybrid, favoured by Dubai Taxis, starts from Dh135,000 and comes with a 2.5L engine. EPA
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The all-wheel drive Volvo Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) XC90 T8 SUV has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo and supercharged engine, which takes it from 0-100 in 5.8 seconds.
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A Ford F-150 Lightning pickup at its launch at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Centre in Dearborn, Michigan. EPA
The F150 Hybrid Platinum gives 1,000 kilometres of range from its combined 3.5-litre, twin-turbocharged V6 and 46bhp (35kW) electric motor. Prices start from Dh284,445. Photo: Ford
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, which starts at Dh139,900, was the manufacturer's first hybrid SUV to go on sale in the Emirates. Photo: Toyota
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The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid SUV has capacity to pack in 43 litres of fuel, with economy of 50km per litre. The PHEV version starts from Dh140,000, while its petrol equivalent sells for Dh79,500. AFP
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One of the most popular hybrid vehicles is the Toyota Corolla Sedan Hybrid, which starts at Dh83,900. The new models come upgraded with a re-engineered drive motor and battery, and customers can now opt for an all-wheel drive version. Photo: Toyota
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The Kia Niro comes with a lithium-ion polymer battery that works in tandem with a permanent magnet electric motor and a traditional 1.6L petrol engine. Prices start from Dh96,000. EPA
With a new two-litre hybrid engine, the Toyota Corolla Cross brings a combination of power and low carbon dioxide emissions. When equipped with front-wheel-drive, the vehicle can do about 14km per litre on the road. Prices start from Dh110,000. Photo: Toyota
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Ford Puma 1.0L EcoBoost features a one-litre EcoBoost engine that uses regenerative braking technology to recharge the battery, helping to increase the vehicle’s fuel economy. Prices start from Dh115,000. Photo: Ford
The Toyota C-HR Hybrid comes with a 1.8L engine, giving you 24 kilometres per litre. Prices start from Dh87,000. Reuters
Lexus's ES 300h, popular with Uber and Careem drivers due to its fuel efficiency and long range, starts at Dh215,000. Reuters
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Toyota Camry Hybrid, favoured by Dubai Taxis, starts from Dh135,000 and comes with a 2.5L engine. EPA
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The all-wheel drive Volvo Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) XC90 T8 SUV has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo and supercharged engine, which takes it from 0-100 in 5.8 seconds.
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A Ford F-150 Lightning pickup at its launch at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Centre in Dearborn, Michigan. EPA
The F150 Hybrid Platinum gives 1,000 kilometres of range from its combined 3.5-litre, twin-turbocharged V6 and 46bhp (35kW) electric motor. Prices start from Dh284,445. Photo: Ford
UAE demand for hybrid and electric cars grows as petrol prices rise
It can cost as little as Dh8 to charge an electric car, but purchase prices remain much higher than petrol options
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09 July, 2022
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