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.
Factors that affect the range
Factors the driver cannot influence
There are several external factors that affect the range in varying degrees:
- traffic situation
- short driving distances
- topography
- outside temperature and headwind
- road condition and surface.
The table shows the approximate ratio between the outside temperature and the range of a car with reduced climate settings. A warmer outside temperature has a positive effect on range.
| 25°C | 105 % |
| 20°C | 100 % |
| 10°C | 90 % |
| 5°C | 85 % |
| 0°C | 80 % |
| 5°C | 75 % |
| 10°C | 70 % |
Factors the driver can influence
The driver should be aware that the following factors affect the range so he/she can operate the car in an energy-efficient manner:
- regular charging
- Preconditioning
- drive mode Pure
- Climate settings
- speed and acceleration
- drive mode Save
- tyres and tyre pressure.
The table shows the approximate ratio between constant speed and range, where a lower constant speed has a positive effect on range.
| 100 km/h (62 mph) | 70 % |
| 90 km/h (56 mph) | 80 % |
| 80 km/h (50 mph) | 90 % |
| 70 km/h (43 mph) | 100 % |
| 60 km/h (37 mph) | 110 % |
| 50 km/h (31 mph) | 120 % |
Note
- The values shown in the tables relate to a new car.
- These are not absolute values, but are dependent upon driving behaviour, environment and other circumstances.
Driving with electric operation
Select drive mode Pure for the most energy-efficient driving - to get as far as possible with electric power alone.
Select drive mode Save at higher speeds during drives which are longer than the range of the electricity.