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Novice question!... I am considering buying a Land Rover Discovery PHEV. It states a total of 309bhp from the 1.5 litre 3-cylinder petrol engine combined with the electric motor.
We are a large family (3 kids) that live in an urban area so many (most) journeys are 10 miles or less. However, we also have parents in York & Newcastle and therefore do a 300 mile drive every 8-12 weeks or so (in normal times).
So, my question is about the PHEV performance on the motorway (less so the economy). After 30 miles on the M1 am I going to be left with a flat battery and trying to power a loaded-up two tonne car with a 1.5 litre 3 cylinder engine? (ie. Dead slow). If so, I am not really up for this....
... or does the electric motor somehow get powered by the petrol (or another way), meaning the full 309bhp remains available??..
I am going to test drive one soon and basically drive it right round the M25!....
We are a large family (3 kids) that live in an urban area so many (most) journeys are 10 miles or less. However, we also have parents in York & Newcastle and therefore do a 300 mile drive every 8-12 weeks or so (in normal times).
So, my question is about the PHEV performance on the motorway (less so the economy). After 30 miles on the M1 am I going to be left with a flat battery and trying to power a loaded-up two tonne car with a 1.5 litre 3 cylinder engine? (ie. Dead slow). If so, I am not really up for this....
... or does the electric motor somehow get powered by the petrol (or another way), meaning the full 309bhp remains available??..
I am going to test drive one soon and basically drive it right round the M25!....