Hybrid cars these days are becoming more and more common place on our streets. The attraction of saving and money, as well as saving the environment, is making people turn to hybrid technology. There are several manufacturers these days who produce hybrid cars, none more so than Honda. You can find out more about the range of hybrid cars from Honda UK here. But are these cars really fit for purpose when it comes to meeting the needs of the disabled?
In short answer, yes. Hybrid cars are designed to be just like a normal car. All of the controls are the same, all basic functions are the same. In fact, apart from a few additional buttons in the cabin, such as "Eco" and "EV", there is nothing significantly different. I have personally reviewed a selection of hybrid cars, and with disabilities, I can honestly say that they are just as easy to drive, and live with, as my normal car.
A lot of people worry about lack of space in the cabin due to batteries, but this simply isn't the case. In most hybrid cars, the batteries are either under the boot on under the centre arm-rest, so space is not compromised. I have yet to find a hybrid where I cannot fit my wheelchair in the boot and often there is still room to spare.
Another concern I have come across is people worrying that the batteries will die and will cost a veritable fortune to replace. The truth is that these battery cells last a very long time and most manufacturers a warranty on the batteries, Honda offers a 5 year warranty, though personally, I have known hybrids still using the original batteries more than a decade later.
Hybrid cars are the future of motoring, cutting down on carbon dioxide production and reducing fossil fuel consumption and Honda are already paving the way for the next generation of hybrid vehicles.
This post was brought to you in association with Honda UK.
