Mitsubishi AustraliaThe leader in plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), says it wants to see more clearly the fuel consumption of these gasoline-electric vehicles.
This means more public disclosure of the fuel economy performance of the PHEV with zero battery charge (shown), as well as its economy with the battery in use.
The Outlander PHEV overall fuel efficiency according to the ADR 81/02 standard test is 1.5 liters per 100km – three times better than TOYOTA RAV4 (not plug-in) hybrid.
This figure takes into account the Outlander’s claimed 84 km (NEDC) electric-only driving range from a 20 kWh battery pack, which is why it consumed very little fuel in a shorter test cycle. .
This 1.5L/100km figure is no exception, with most PHEVs sold at or below the 2.0L/100km mark according to official guidelines in the same rolling test procedure.
But to its credit, Mitubishi is open about the fact that the Outlander PHEV’s expected fuel economy if you start without the battery mileage indicated is actually 6.7L/100km.
This number represents the fact that it reverts to its regular hybrid form when the available charge of the 20kWh battery is exhausted and has to carry the extra weight of the pack.
This number is much more accurate and reflects what you can achieve over a longer distance or what you can expect if you simply forgot (or couldn’t) charge the battery the night before.
Mitsubishi Motors Australia’s Director of E-Mobility Strategy Tim Clarke said this week he hopes the government’s Green Vehicle Guidelines will boost this figure for all PHEVs “so customers can make informed decisions.” lucid determination”.
“That’s the importance of those numbers,” he added.
The combined driving range for the Outlander PHEV starts with a full 20kWh battery and a full 56L fuel tank, which will pass 850km.
