Energy Distribution In Hybrid Drive Using Map Data; Factors That Affect Range When Running On Electricity - Volvo XC40 TWIN ENGINE 2019 Owner's Manual

Drive
For lowest energy consumption, activate
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Pure
the drive mode.
Drive at a steady speed and keep a good
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distance to other vehicles and objects in
order to avoid braking. This driving style
results in the lowest energy consumption.
Balance the power requirement using the
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accelerator pedal. Use the indicator for
available electric motor power in the driver
display in order to avoid starting the inter-
nal combustion engine unnecessarily. The
electric motor is more efficient that the
internal combustion engine, in particular at
low speed.
In the event of braking being necessary -
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brake gently with the brake pedal, this
recharges the hybrid battery. A regenera-
tive braking function is built into the brake
pedal and can be reinforced with electric
motor braking in gear position B.
High speed results in increased energy
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consumption - the wind resistance increa-
ses with speed.
Activate the Hold function in the function
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view at higher speeds during journeys that
are longer than the range of the electricity.
If possible, avoid using the
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tion to charge the hybrid battery. Charging
with the internal combustion engine
increases fuel consumption and involves
increased carbon dioxide emissions.
In a cold climate, reduce electrical heating
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of windows, mirrors, seats and steering
wheel, if possible.
Drive with the correct air pressure in the
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tyres and check this regularly - select ECO
tyre pressure for optimum results.
Choice of tyres can affect energy con-
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sumption - seek advice on suitable tyres
from a dealer.
Remove unnecessary items from the car -
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the greater the load the higher the con-
sumption.
A roof load and ski box increase air resis-
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tance, leading to higher consumption -
remove the load carriers when not in use.
Avoid driving with open windows.
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Do not hold the car stationary on a hill
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with the accelerator pedal. Use the foot
brake instead.
Related information
Drive-E - cleaner driving pleasure (p. 28)
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Energy distribution in hybrid drive using
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map data* (p. 445)
Factors that affect range when running on
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Charge func-
electricity (p. 447)
Hybrid gauge (p. 78)
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Checking tyre pressure (p. 540)
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Factors that affect range when
running on electricity
The car's range for electric operation depends
on several factors. The ability to achieve a
long range varies according to the circum-
stances and conditions under which the car is
being driven.
The certified value for the car's mileage on
electric power should not be interpreted as an
expected range. The certification value is a
comparative value obtained by means of spe-
cial EU drive cycles. The actual range is
dependent on a number of factors.
Factors that affect the range
The driver can influence some factors, but has
no influence over others.
The longest range is achieved under extremely
favourable conditions when all factors have a
positive impact.
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