I decided on the Jazz (Honda hybrid motor) as I reckoned it was a more sensible option than going full electric or a plug-in option. I have always had Renaults previously, and always considered economy and MPG before performance.
After researching, I decided this time to go for a Jazz because I liked the hybrid set up.
Today, in the news it has stated that electric charge costs are now 18p a mile.. which is only a penny behind petrol which is 19p a mile! Looking at the way electric charges are going, it is possible that running a 'green' motor will eventually cost more than running a petrol one. Add on top the initial cost, and battery degradation it would appear a self charging hybrid is the way forward.
So running an electric car is proving to be coming less cost effective than petrol. Obviously, a plug-in is not going to benefit the pocket either. This means the only benefit is probably inner-city pollution.