The colder winter months can decrease the range and fuel efficiency of your PHEV. Here are the reasons why, and some handy tips to help you get the most out of your car.

Getting the best out of your PHEV over winter.

Have you experienced reduced battery range or overall driving range?

Cold temperatures reduce the effective capacity of all batteries due to a chemical process. When it’s chilly and cold, you might notice a reduced range from a full battery charge or a reduced actual driving range. This is normal and to be expected.

Once the weather warms up, the battery efficiency and capacity will increase again, as will the overall driving range.

Have you noticed an increase in fuel consumption?

Due to colder weather, the petrol engine will run more often due to the increased electrical loading on the EV system.

This load comes from systems like your heating and lights. This

Tips to improve your PHEV range over winter.

  1. Use the climate control timer to preheat the cabin while the vehicle is plugged in for charging.
  2. Favour using seat heaters over air conditioning.
  3. Using the ECO Mode will optimise efficiency and conserve energy.
  4. Adjust your tyre pressures to the correct settings. Cold weather will reduce tyre pressures and reduce your car’s efficiency.

If you have any questions, our team are here to help you.

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