How to maximise your plug-in hybrid car range | Land Rover

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UNDERSTANDING PLUG-IN HYBRID RANGE

UNDERSTANDING
PLUG‑IN HYBRID
(PHEV) RANGE

THE CONFIDENCE TO GO ANYWHERE

Wherever adventure leads you, life with a Land Rover plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is boundless.
By driving in full Electric Vehicle (EV) mode on shorter trips and switching to your petrol
engine for longer journeys, no distance is ever off limits.

ELECTRIC EXCELS AROUND TOWN

With an electric range of up to 68 km (42 miles)^†, Range Rover Evoque PHEV, for example, can cover most of your shorter daily journeys from a single charge and with zero tailpipe emissions. As electricity is typically cheaper per kilometre, it could also save you money along the way.

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HOW FAR CAN I GO USING ELECTRIC?

Explore the electric range of the latest Land Rover PHEV family.

NEW RANGE ROVER PHEV

The ultimate Range Rover.
EV range up to 113 km (70 miles)^{‡ ††}.

NEW RANGE ROVER SPORT PHEV

Visceral, dramatic, uncompromising.
EV range up to 113 km (70 miles)^‡††.

RANGE ROVER VELAR PHEV

Sophisticated elegance.
EV range up to 64 km (40 miles)^{‡ ††}.

RANGE ROVER EVOQUE PHEV

The compact urban Range Rover.
EV range up to 62 km (39 miles)^{‡ †}

DISCOVERY SPORT PHEV

The versatile compact SUV.
EV range up to 60 km (37 miles)^{‡ ††}

DEFENDER PHEV

The most capable Land Rover.
EV range up to 43 km (27 miles)^{‡ ††}

WHY IS THE REAL ELECTRIC RANGE OFTEN LESS THAN ADVERTISED?

Advertised figures allow drivers to compare one car to another in the same conditions. To enable this, all manufacturers test to the same WLTP (World Light Harmonised Test Procedure) and quote these figures.

Compared to the controlled conditions and temperatures of WLTP, in real-world conditions your range will differ based on factors including speed, outside temperatures and the weight you’re carrying.

HOW CAN I MAXIMISE MY EV RANGE?

Around 20% of the advertised EV range is typically affected by real-world driving conditions. With access to home charging, range should never be an issue for local journeys, but there are still some simple ways you can maximise your EV range every day.

PRECONDITIONING

Preconditioning allows you to heat or cool your cabin and battery while your Land Rover is plugged in. This uses energy from the mains and preserves the energy in the battery to maximise driving range.

DRIVING SPEED

Travelling at a steady pace – rather than frequent, heavy acceleration and hard braking – will help preserve your electric range.

ECO MODE

Eco Mode is a simple way to optimise your range during your journey. It adjusts some of the settings including cabin temperature and air recirculation to save energy and maximise range.

BRAKE REGENERATION

Once you lift your foot off the accelerator in a PHEV, an intelligent regenerative braking system comfortably slows the vehicle down while converting the power generated to optimise the battery’s range. Applying the brake increases the amount of power harvested.

KEEP EXPLORING ELECTRIC

PHEV BATTERY TECHNOLOGY

Understand the durable technology powering the electric side of our PHEVs and how it’s driving our sustainable future.

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CHARGING A PHEV

From charging times to cost savings, learn everything you need to know about charging your PHEV at home or at your destination.

EXPLORE CHARGING

^‡EV range figures are based upon production vehicle over a standardised route. Range achieved will vary dependent on vehicle and battery condition, actual route and environment and driving style.

^†The figures provided are NEDC2 calculated from official manufacturer's WLTP tests in accordance with EU legislation with a fully charged battery. For comparison purposes only. Real world figures may differ. CO₂, fuel economy, energy consumption and range figures may vary according to factors such as driving styles, environmental conditions, load, wheel fitment and accessories fitted. NEDC2 are figures calculated using a Government formula from WLTP figures equivalent to what they would have been under the old NEDC test. The correct tax treatment can then be applied.

^††The figures provided are as a result of official manufacturer's tests in accordance with EU legislation with a fully charged battery. For comparison purposes only. Real world figures may differ. CO₂, fuel economy, energy consumption and range figures may vary according to factors such as driving styles, environmental conditions, load, wheel fitment, accessories fitted, actual route and battery condition. Range figures are based upon production vehicle over a standardised route.

UNDERSTANDING PLUG‑IN HYBRID (PHEV) RANGE