Scenario: Hybrid

Two powertrains, one car. The transition between them is the story.

What to Observe First

During Walkaround (first 5 minutes)

Check for "Hybrid" badging — tells you the type immediately
Find the energy flow display in the infotainment
Note if there's a "EV mode" button — some hybrids let you force electric-only
Look at the instrument cluster — does it show battery charge, power flow, eco score?
Check the boot — hybrid batteries sometimes eat into cargo space

Key Specs to Know

Spec	What to Write Down	Why It Matters
System power	Combined HP (engine + motor)	Total performance
Battery	Capacity kWh (usually small, 1-2 kWh)	EV-only capability
Fuel economy	Official L/100km + your real estimate	The whole point of hybrid
EV range	How far on electric alone (usually 1-3 km)	Setting expectations
Modes	EV/Eco/Power/Normal	Personality change

Film Priority

Must-Film Hybrid Shots

Energy flow display — film the screen showing power going from battery to wheels.
Transition moment — drive in EV mode, wait for the engine to kick in. There. Did you feel it? That is the switch.
EV mode button — if it has one, show yourself pressing it. Then demonstrate driving in silence.
Engine bay — show both the engine AND the orange high-voltage cables. Both worlds.

Talking Points

Hybrid. Two powertrains in one car. [X]cc gas engine + [Y] HP electric motor. Combined: [Z] HP.

System intro — make the combined number relatable.

Official fuel economy: [X] L/100km. Real city driving? Around [Y]. That's nearly on par with [comparison].

The hybrid advantage — real fuel savings.

Watch the energy meter... now. [Pause]. Engine kicked in. Could you feel it? Exactly. That's a well-made hybrid.

The seamless transition. The less you feel, the better the hybrid.

Common Traps

Don't:

Call it "half electric, half gas" — it's more nuanced than that
Ignore the engine — it still does most of the work at highway speeds
Compare EV range to full EVs — it's unfair and judges will notice
Forget fuel economy — it's the #1 reason people buy hybrids

Verdict Template

"This hybrid isn't an EV. It isn't a regular gas car either. It's something in between. Fuel economy [X] L/100km real, smooth transitions, and priced at [price]. If you're not ready for fully electric but want to save on fuel, this is [verdict]."