Introduction

Range is accredited in according to a standard regulatory method. Identical for all manufacturers, this enables vehicles to be compared with one another.

Range in real time depends on vehicle usage conditions, equipment fitted and the user’s driving style. To optimise range, please refer to the following advice.

Depending on the versions, you will be provided with functions which enable you to lower energy consumption:

  • on the instrument panel:
    • the power meter;
  • on the multimedia screen:
    • a route planner;
    • Save driving mode.

Power meter

(on the instrument panel)

The charge meter gives you a real-time view of the energy consumed or recovered when the vehicle is moving.

"Energy recovery" A usage zone

When driving, if you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal or press the brake pedal, the motor generates electrical current during deceleration, and this energy is used to slow down the vehicle and recharge the traction battery Regenerative braking system.

"Energy consumption" B usage zone

The traction battery supplies the electrical energy required for the motor to move the vehicle.

tip

The presence and display of this information depends on the ambient setting selected Displays and indicators.

Navigation system

Using the information available on your navigation system (traffic information, nearest charging station, etc.) makes it easy to manage your journey and optimise charging times.

Save mode

Save mode is a function that can help you reduce consumption and increase driving range by acting on the vehicle's performance (reduced acceleration, maximum speed, etc.).

tip

Save mode also affects the performance of the air conditioning when the air conditioning "Eco" setting is activated DRIVE MODE.

Activation/deactivation from the multimedia screen 3

Depending on the vehicle, you can activate or deactivate the function from the DRIVE MODE menu.

Please refer to the multimedia instructions for further information.

Activation/deactivation using the switch 4

Depending on the vehicle, press the switch 4 as many times as required to reach Save mode.

tip

With Save mode activated, the Save warning light 5 is displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle speed is limited to approximately 81 mph (130 km/h).

While driving, you can temporarily exit Save mode in order to improve engine performance.

To do this, press the accelerator pedal firmly and fully. Save mode is reactivated when you take pressure off the accelerator pedal.

Vehicle range: advice

In real usage, the range of an electric vehicle may vary depending on several factors over which you have partial control, which may make a considerable difference to the vehicle range.

These factors are:

  • speed and driving style;
  • road type;
  • heating level;
  • tyres;
  • use of electrical accessories;
  • vehicle loading.

Furthermore, activating Save mode enables the vehicle to automatically take charge of all energy consumers (engine power, etc.) in order to reduce their consumption Driving advice, eco-driving as much as possible.

Speed and driving style

Driving at high speed will significantly reduce your vehicle's range.

Examples (at a steady speed):

  • reducing the speed from approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) to 68 mph (110 km/h) allows you to save up to around 20% of fuel range;
  • reducing your speed from approximately 56 mph (90 km/h) to 50 mph (80 km/h) allows you to save up to around 10% of fuel range.

"Sporty" driving reduces your vehicle's range: opt for a "smoother" driving style.

Advice:

  • drive at a constant speed;
  • keep an eye on the tools available to you to view the driving conditions (current consumption, journey record, etc.)Driving advice, eco-driving;
  • adapt your driving style to avoid excessive energy consumption;
  • favour energy recovery: anticipate traffic changes by taking your foot off the accelerator pedal or braking gradually.

Road type

Do not try to maintain the same speed up a hill; accelerate no more than you would on the level. Keep your foot in the same position on the accelerator pedal.

Heating levels

The use of heating or air-conditioning reduces vehicle range.

To maintain your vehicle range, we recommend that you select the "programming" mode before using the vehicleAir conditioning: programming.

Vehicle loading

Avoid pointlessly overloading your vehicle.

Tyres

An under-inflated tyre increases energy consumption. Comply with the specified tyre pressures for your vehicle.

When driving, use tyres made by the same manufacturer, with the same dimensions, type and structure as the original tyres. The use of non-recommended tyres may significantly reduce the vehicle's driving range Tyres.