XC60 Recharge not using petrol in hybrid mode

[Wordcar]

Hello, I am operating a new XC60 Recharge in Hybrid mode and depleting the battery almost every day while urban driving. Is it usual to never hear the petrol engine start when in hybrid mode? What if I choose to engage in highway driving after a day in the city; I will have depleted battery power and will be operating only on petrol? What are your thoughts?
Thank you.

[spartan]

The petrol engine operates quietly, making it difficult for me to consistently perceive its operation. In the vicinity, it hardly activates until I fully depress the accelerator. It typically occurs on the highway. At highway velocities, the battery depletes rapidly, particularly on inclines, prompting me to use the Hold mode on ascents. There exists a somewhat unreliable function designed to use the destination's location for managing electricity consumption. However, it often fails to activate when required and sometimes powers down without my awareness until the battery is depleted, hence I do not rely on it.

[Wordcar]

Thank you. Enquiring about the most effective driving methods over long trips given the rapid battery depletion.

[spartan]

I consider it a plug-in for urban settings, a hybrid of road trips.

[Grundysp]

As you have purchased the Recharge version of the XC60, it is important to note that it is engineered to prioritise the use of energy from the electric battery. Recharging post-trip maintains the traction battery at optimal capacity. In the standard Hybrid mode, a fuel drop () will emerge on the Power Meter, indicating when the internal combustion engine (ICE) will activate; at that moment, the drop changes its appearance and descends on the meter.

Our cars exhibit optimal efficiency while using electric power, achieving efficiency levels three to four times greater. However, they need a power source to recharge. Alternatively, the B5/B6 models are preferable since they lack the weight disadvantage associated with the 17.5 kWh battery pack.

When utilising Google Maps for navigation, if your destination exceeds your electric range, the internal combustion engine (ICE) will operate and be augmented by electric power as necessary throughout the journey, aiming to arrive with 0 miles of electric range, as you will recharge upon reaching your destination. If you do not intend to charge upon arrival, you may request to Hold or Charge until you achieve a satisfactory EV range for usage after reaching your destination.

I must do this during our summer holiday journey, since we have a boat crossing prior to arriving at our vacation home. I need around 6-8 miles of electric vehicle range upon arrival at the ferry pier to facilitate a visit to the local shop, followed by a journey to our residence where I can charge our XC60 Recharge. The distance is around 306 miles from origin to destination, with fuel efficiency averaging in the upper 30s (our most recent trip yielded an average of 36.9 mpg).

[spartan]

Depleting the battery first is applicable just in Pure mode. The petrol engine often operates when I am on the highway in Hybrid mode. The Google Maps feature functions well when operational; but, in my experience, it seldom displays in Hybrid mode and often deactivates when I am driving, resulting in excessive battery use. It functioned well on the few instances it remained in place.

[Grundysp]

The duration of your journey and the intensity of your acceleration are the determining factors. I use my XC60 Recharge as if it were an Electric Vehicle, since 95% of my journeys are within the approximately 50 miles of EV range seen during the warmer months. My vehicle is set to begin in PureEV mode, transition to "B" (full regeneration) when in urban areas, and is equipped with No Creep, ensuring the XC60 remains stationary after halting.

When I go on my journey, I will activate Hybrid mode so the XC60 can determine the optimal battery allocation. As previously stated, designating the location enables the vehicle to optimise battery use, hence minimising petrol consumption upon arrival. We do a 90-mile journey to my in-laws, achieving a fuel efficiency of typically 45-60 mpg upon arrival.

It is indeed one of the best PHEV powertrains available on the market today. Electric vehicle for the majority of your driving requirements, with the practicality of a ten-minute refuelling pause to cover an additional 450-600 miles for cross-country travel.

[Grundysp]

I just bought a X5 MHEV, what do you think about it's range in electric mode ?