I’ve noticed a lot of posts about people not hitting the fuel efficiency they were promised. I just wanted to share my experience. My commute is about 17km or 11 miles one way, and I usually charge the battery every second day. This is in Canada where I run the heat all the time during winter
Mine is showing 2.5l/100km but it doesn’t mean it’s fuel efficient since I drive on electric a lot.
If you want to see the true fuel efficiency, you should drive in hybrid mode or after the battery is dead.
@Evans
That’s a fair point. I like to consider it based on how much fuel I used for a certain amount of driving. For me, it makes me feel like the PHEV was worth it compared to the hybrid. It gives me a kind of fuel economy number.
@Braint
You can get 0l/100km by only driving on electric or not driving at all.
How much are you seeing when driving in hybrid mode?
I usually average around 6.5l/100km when using hybrid.
Evans said:
@Braint
You can get 0l/100km by only driving on electric or not driving at all.
How much are you seeing when driving in hybrid mode?
I usually average around 6.5l/100km when using hybrid.
That makes sense. I haven’t used a full tank without charging, so I’m not sure, but I think 6.5l/100km sounds reasonable. Just wanted to share my experience over 10000km.
@Braint
Thanks for sharing. I hope my 2025 has similar efficiency. I’m really excited to get it.
Lilyharper said:
@Braint
Thanks for sharing. I hope my 2025 has similar efficiency. I’m really excited to get it.
Awesome, congrats! Did you have to wait long for it?
Lilyharper said:
@Braint
Thanks for sharing. I hope my 2025 has similar efficiency. I’m really excited to get it.
Awesome, congrats! Did you have to wait long for it?
Thank you! I ordered the Plug-in hybrid because no one had the color combo I wanted. They said it would take 2 to 3 months. I’m really looking forward to it.
I have the Kia Sportage, which is kind of like your car.
I’ve gone up to 1800km between fill-ups. I’m averaging 2.9L/100km over 16,500kms. Most of my driving is a 25km round trip.
It’s saving us a lot of money every month.
Thanks! They told me it would be 2 to 3 months. I ordered the PHEV ultimate, but they didn’t have the color combo I wanted (silver outside and light grey inside), so I had to have it built. I’m very excited.
@Lilyharper
You’re lucky; I had to wait 21 months! Haha