Niro PHEV: 15000 mile view
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2019 9:44 pm
I thought I'd share a few results and thoughts on my 2017 Niro PHEV, now having completed 15k miles in the car (16.3k total).
Economy: 113.25 mpg overall, measured brim to brim over 19 months of ownership. Slightly better in summer months, worse now heating being used. A mix of 30-40 mile journeys and 300 mile return trips, plus touring.
Driving style: typically 88% economic, 10% normal, 2% aggressive.
Charged predominantly at home using the 3-pin charger, only twice used std type 2 charge cable away from home. Left unused for 22 days with no loss of 'EV range'.
41.3 miles - furthest distance travelled on a single charge in EV mode (quiet country roads, gentle driving).
Features not used: phone charging pad, speed limiter.
Features that delight: smart cruise control, heated seats and steering wheel.
Annoyances: noisy brakes when creeping in traffic, weak gas strut on hatch in cold weather, those chimes.....
Pleasures: the quietness, seat comfort and smooth transmission - refined progress.
Overall I'm really pleased with the car (my first hybrid) and feel that I now understand how it works - well, mostly!
Economy: 113.25 mpg overall, measured brim to brim over 19 months of ownership. Slightly better in summer months, worse now heating being used. A mix of 30-40 mile journeys and 300 mile return trips, plus touring.
Driving style: typically 88% economic, 10% normal, 2% aggressive.
Charged predominantly at home using the 3-pin charger, only twice used std type 2 charge cable away from home. Left unused for 22 days with no loss of 'EV range'.
41.3 miles - furthest distance travelled on a single charge in EV mode (quiet country roads, gentle driving).
Features not used: phone charging pad, speed limiter.
Features that delight: smart cruise control, heated seats and steering wheel.
Annoyances: noisy brakes when creeping in traffic, weak gas strut on hatch in cold weather, those chimes.....
Pleasures: the quietness, seat comfort and smooth transmission - refined progress.
Overall I'm really pleased with the car (my first hybrid) and feel that I now understand how it works - well, mostly!