Range

The car's range and electric drive depend on several factors. The ability to achieve a long range varies according to the circumstances and conditions under which the car is being driven.

The certified value for the car's mileage should not be interpreted as an expected range. The certified value should primarily be used to compare different cars and is obtained during special test cycles.

Range in the driver display

P5P6-22w22-iCup-HYB-Battery meter and range value

The estimated range is shown in the driver display.

When the car is delivered from the factory, the range is based on the certified value. When the car has been driven for a while, the range is based on historical driving patterns.

Factors that affect the range

In addition to historical trip data, there are several different factors that affect the range. The longest range is achieved under extremely favourable conditions when all factors have a positive impact.

Examples of factors that affect the range:

  • speed
  • climate settings
  • topography
  • preconditioning
  • tyres and tyre pressure
  • traffic situation
  • temperature and weather
  • road conditions.

Range based on speed and outside temperature

P5P6-2017-Reach and speed graph
  1. P5-Icon red circle 120 °C (68 °F) outside temperature and passenger compartment climate Off.
  2. P5-Icon red circle 220 °C (68 °F) outside temperature and passenger compartment climate On.
  3. P5-Icon red circle 335 °C (95 °F) outside temperature and passenger compartment climate On.
  4. P5-Icon red circle 4-10 °C (14 °F) outside temperature and passenger compartment climate On.

The diagram shows the approximate relationship between constant speed and range.

The graph shows that a lower speed gives a longer range. The outside temperature also affects the range, so that very cold or very hot ambient temperatures result in a shorter range.

Lines 1 and 2 show the approximate difference in range affected by the climate functions. Turning off the climate control is more beneficial for range.