PLUG IN hybrid technology is big business in the new car market. An increasing number of mainstream manufacturer are slowly beginning to adopt the technology meaning affordable running costs and low emissions don’t come at the expense of performance.

A plug-in hybrid differs from a conventional hybrid as the car’s electric powertrain can be replenished by plugging it into the national power grid.

This allows the car to run in pure electric mode for longer periods of time, resulting in a more efficient vehicle and one that is cheaper to run as a company car.

We’ve picked out five of the best PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle), which could help you save on company car tax.