Provided is a control apparatus for a hybrid vehicle, a clutch (K0) being provided in a power transmission path leading from an engine (1) to drive wheels (12), the clutch (K0) transmitting torque between the engine (1) and the drive wheels (12) when engaged, the clutch (K0) interrupting the transmission of torque between the engine (1) and the drive wheels (12), the control apparatus including an ECU (21) configured to execute drive control for consuming electric power of a storage device (25) by driving a first motor (MG1), when the clutch (K0) is kept in a released state and the clutch (K0) cannot be engaged and an amount of electrical charge of the storage device (25) is higher than a prescribed first threshold value.