PHEV self charging methods
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:53 pm
I'm looking to change my Niro HEV 4 for a Niro PHEV 3 (or possibly a Ceed Sportswagon PHEV 3).
Does the PHEV self charge the battery in the same way as the HEV while coasting and from the ICE?
I'll be honest in that I'm a company car driver and have a free fuel card. The PHEV offers a significant tax saving so is obviously very attractive but I would like to be able to have better EV mileage available. My daily commute is kind of downhill on the way there and uphill on the way back. I achieve 70+ MPG on the way there but the round trip gives approx 54 mpg on average. The distance is 18 miles each way and mainly rural driving starting at 1207 feet above sea level and finishing at 128 feet above sea level.
I'm wondering if I will be able to drive to work as I do now but on the return journey switch to EV mode on the uphill sections?
Sorry if I've rambled on...
Does the PHEV self charge the battery in the same way as the HEV while coasting and from the ICE?
I'll be honest in that I'm a company car driver and have a free fuel card. The PHEV offers a significant tax saving so is obviously very attractive but I would like to be able to have better EV mileage available. My daily commute is kind of downhill on the way there and uphill on the way back. I achieve 70+ MPG on the way there but the round trip gives approx 54 mpg on average. The distance is 18 miles each way and mainly rural driving starting at 1207 feet above sea level and finishing at 128 feet above sea level.
I'm wondering if I will be able to drive to work as I do now but on the return journey switch to EV mode on the uphill sections?
Sorry if I've rambled on...