Advice on HS PHEV

[Lollipopman]

Thinking of purchasing a new HS PHEV, can any owners of the NEW version offer any advice on whether to go ahead and buy one or stay clear. Already had test drive and was impressed, I now have to phone my insurers to enquire as to what the increase will be. Have got at the moment the ZS Hybrid Plus which I purchased new in october and when I eventually got used to driving a hybrid was impressed. Your advice would be appreciated. Many thanks. Eric.

 

[PDaddy]

See my note re radiator coolant leak.
I've had a brand new 2025 hs phev, for 3 months. Generally been impressed until it lost all power without warning on M25 on Friday at 4.30pm, and lost all coolant from the radiator. radiator design is quite poor as it's relatively low with no protection in front of it. I'll see how we get on as currently waiting for recovery from home to the garage.

Also note, having been in an emergency and stranded on the m25, the sos button did not do anything when pressed other than light up, also no high temp warning on the car.

 

[adeace]

See my note re radiator coolant leak.
I've had a brand new 2025 hs phev, for 3 months. Generally been impressed until it lost all power without warning on M25 on Friday at 4.30pm, and lost all coolant from the radiator. radiator design is quite poor as it's relatively low with no protection in front of it. I'll see how we get on as currently waiting for recovery from home to the garage.

Also note, having been in an emergency and stranded on the m25, the sos button did not do anything when pressed other than light up, also no high temp warning on the car.

That's worrying. keep us updated on cause / fix.

 

[Lollipopman]

Went for another test drive this morning so my wife could have a drive, she to was impressed so got in touch with our insurers and was amazed that it will only be extra £43 on top of the £415 for our ZS hybrid plus. So have gone ahead and placed an order. I already have a wall charger from my days with the old nissan leaf but it's a type 1 so will get an adaptor off Amazon.

 

[edmundo]

I have no problem recommending the HS Phev. I test-drove the Volvo 40 and the Kia Sportage. The HS was more comfortable and went 74 miles on the battery, which we use most of the time. We have had the car for 4 months and are still happy. OK, more physical buttons would have been better, I can live with that.

 

[Lex in Holland]

I am still very happy with my HS Phew (4 years now)

 

[AJ2010]

Got mine 3 weeks ago. Apart from very cheap plastics that can easily be scratched, I have no concerns whatsoever. Drives very well (better than the CRV I used as a trade in) and the 75 mile ev range is easily achievable, I can commute to work every week without using petrol. Just battling at the moment with keep using the granny charger or install a proper one.
Moving to a night tarif is a no go, unless i d move most of my home electricity consumption overnight and realistically, that is not going to happen.

Also ask the dealership to update the software on your car ahead of the pick up (should be R62) they won't be able to do this on pick up day.