Well what a fun 24 hours with my new phev. I changed from a volvo v70 company car which was a comfy sofa and did a good job over the last 3 years and 100k miles. The attraction was the higher driving position and 4 wheel drive at a great tax point, also keen to jump on the electric hybrid thing as I am convinced it's the way ahead especially with the vw diesel thing highlighting many issues.
Well, I was very pleased when I saw the car as I bought it 'blind' with no new models available to look at. Exterior is good but mostly happy with the interior, looks fab and a huge step up from the old model, seats especially.
Today was a run from kent to Leeds and back, I successfully set the charger to come on during the night on the app and heat the car 20 mins before I got in, great except I opened the tailgate in the morning then unplugged the charger to put it away and lost all the heat!
Set off on a full charge, it's very quiet and a great ride on country lanes and the motorway, I kept within the speed limits at most times and averaged 43mpg which I'm pleased with. I charged it once on the way back on a rapid charger.
What's the advice for best driving, and battery use? I put it in save mode when moving over 20 mph and used the battery when in traffic? What does the Eco button actually do, I think it slows the car a bit? Bluetooth connection with iphone6 is dire cutting in and out..... Thanks for the tips from others I will try tomorrow with the wifi off.
Also, what is the terrible rubber burning smell when I tried out the cars charge button, switched it off after 10 minutes it smelled so bad. The dealer will look at it next week.
Eric
Well, I was very pleased when I saw the car as I bought it 'blind' with no new models available to look at. Exterior is good but mostly happy with the interior, looks fab and a huge step up from the old model, seats especially.
Today was a run from kent to Leeds and back, I successfully set the charger to come on during the night on the app and heat the car 20 mins before I got in, great except I opened the tailgate in the morning then unplugged the charger to put it away and lost all the heat!
Set off on a full charge, it's very quiet and a great ride on country lanes and the motorway, I kept within the speed limits at most times and averaged 43mpg which I'm pleased with. I charged it once on the way back on a rapid charger.
What's the advice for best driving, and battery use? I put it in save mode when moving over 20 mph and used the battery when in traffic? What does the Eco button actually do, I think it slows the car a bit? Bluetooth connection with iphone6 is dire cutting in and out..... Thanks for the tips from others I will try tomorrow with the wifi off.
Also, what is the terrible rubber burning smell when I tried out the cars charge button, switched it off after 10 minutes it smelled so bad. The dealer will look at it next week.
Eric