A hybrid vehicle makes use of both a conventional combustion engine and an electric motor, either working independently or in conjunction with one another. It uses an electric motor to assist in providing more power to the vehicle when needed, and can also run on pure electric alone for a mile or so when driving at very low speeds. The full hybrid system works at its best when the vehicle is regularly accelerating and braking, as regenerative braking is used to recharge the battery.
Suitable for mixed driving scenarios both urban* and extra-urban**, however most benefit comes from stop-start driving. There is no requirement to plug the vehicle in but the electric vehicle mode is very limited.