WHAT IS THE CONSUMPTION OF A HYBRID CAR?
E-Tech hybrid technology, less consumption
Our full hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains help to reduce fuel consumption through smart electronic management of the different motors.
The electric and combustion components operate independently or together, as needed, to reduce fuel consumption.
The electric and combustion components operate independently or together, as needed, to reduce fuel consumption.
comparison
| E-Tech full hybrid | E-Tech plug-in hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| reduction in fuel consumption | up to 40% | up to 75% |
| city electric driving | up to 80% | up to 100% |
| electric driving speed | up to 130 km/h** | up to 135 km/h |
| electric driving range | up to 5 minutes | up to 50 km* |
| battery capacity in kWh | up to 2 kWh | up to 10.4 kWh |
| charging from a power socket or terminal | no | yes |
| energy recovery | yes | yes |
| electric start-up | yes } | yes |
| technology | 1 traction battery + 2 electric motors + 1 combustion engine + 1 automatic gearbox | 1 traction battery + 2 electric motors + 1 combustion engine + 1 automatic gearbox |
*WLTP
** depending on model and version
the consumption of E-Tech full hybrid vehicles
Full hybrid vehicles have been designed to optimise your journeys and make your everyday life easier. Petrol, electricity, “driving range”... here is some key information about E-Tech full hybrid technology.
fuel savings
The main difference with combustion-powered vehicles is in the fuel savings. They can be up to 25% on so-called “mixed” journeys (in the countryside on clear roads) and these savings can reach up to 40% in town.* *WLTP referenc
managing consumption
Switching between the different traction modes (electric, hybrid and combustion) helps full hybrid vehicles to consume less fuel than the equivalent combustion engine models.
Consumption is optimised by automatically switching from one mode to another and using regenerative braking. The car’s energy management system permanently and autonomously controls consumption.
Consumption is optimised by automatically switching from one mode to another and using regenerative braking. The car’s energy management system permanently and autonomously controls consumption.
electric driving
In a full hybrid vehicle, we talk about time spent in electric driving mode, rather than driving range.
In an E-Tech full hybrid vehicle, the battery recharges itself depending on how much you brake and slow down, meaning that full driving time cannot be pre-calculated. However, we estimate that electric driving time can cover up to 80% of your urban journeys.
In an E-Tech full hybrid vehicle, the battery recharges itself depending on how much you brake and slow down, meaning that full driving time cannot be pre-calculated. However, we estimate that electric driving time can cover up to 80% of your urban journeys.
the consumption of E-Tech full hybrid vehicles
- Austral E-Tech full hybrid from 4,6 L / 100 km*
- Clio E-Tech full hybrid from 4,1 L / 100 km*
- Captur E-Tech full hybrid from 4,7 L / 100 km*
*WLTP standard
the consumption of an E-Tech plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid cars have the same powertrain design as full hybrid vehicles: 2 electric motors + a combustion-powered engine. For plug-in hybrid vehicles, the motors are combined with a higher capacity rechargeable battery that can be recharged from the mains. This combination considerably reduces your everyday fuel consumption.
ecology and consumption
A plug-in hybrid vehicle can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 75% (WLTP cycle) and up to 100% if you drive in 100% electric mode. If you do not plug in your vehicle, it will operate like a full hybrid, but with greater consumption due to the weight of the battery.
electric driving range
Renault plug-in hybrid vehicles have a driving range of up to 50 km*. As for an electric vehicle, this driving range will depend on several factors such as your driving style or the topography of the road. Therefore, on a fast road your driving range will usually be between 25 and 40 km.
*in WLTP combined cycle
*in WLTP combined cycle
charging mode
Plug-in hybrid vehicles mostly charge as you drive (through regenerative braking) or at a charging point.
When the battery is depleted, they operate like a full hybrid vehicle, with the generated kinetic energy helping you to recover up to 10% of the battery’s capacity.
When the battery is depleted, they operate like a full hybrid vehicle, with the generated kinetic energy helping you to recover up to 10% of the battery’s capacity.
consumption of Renault E-Tech plug-in hybrid vehicles
Plug-in hybrid cars offer greater fuel savings than full hybrids.
*WLTP standard
- Megane E-Tech plug-in hybrid: from 1.2 L / 100 km*l
- Captur E-Tech plug-in hybrid: from 1.4 L / 100 km*
*WLTP standard
electric driving and consumption solutions
the “E-Nav” and “predictive hybrid driving” functions
E-Tech technology is associated with the Hybrid Predictive Driving function to help optimise the battery charge according to your destination.
Depending on where you are, the car determines exactly when it will pass through a city or encounter a specific topography and knows when to use combustion, hybrid or 100% electric driving. This improves your fuel consumption and driving range, as well as your vehicle’s performance.
*depending on the vehicle.
Depending on where you are, the car determines exactly when it will pass through a city or encounter a specific topography and knows when to use combustion, hybrid or 100% electric driving. This improves your fuel consumption and driving range, as well as your vehicle’s performance.
*depending on the vehicle.
mode E-Save
With E-Save mode, you choose to keep at least 40% of the electric driving range of your vehicle to be used at the best time.
passenger compartment preheating (plug-in hybrid vehicle)
As for an electric vehicle, you can preheat the passenger compartment in winter and start the air conditioning in summer, whilst recharging your vehicle. Start the day with maximum driving range and a vehicle that is ready to roll.
