How do hybrid cars work? What types of hybrid cars are out there? We’ve got the answers for you right here – but first, an unexpected comparison to curry…

Choosing the right type of hybrid car is a lot like picking a curry: it starts at an extremely mild korma, but the level of electrification builds to a high-voltage vindaloo.

There are three broad categories each hybrid system fits into: mild, traditional (or just ‘hybrid‘) and plug-in (PHEV). Most hybrid systems…