Driving advice, eco-driving

Range is accredited in according to a standard regulatory method. Identical for all manufacturers, this enables vehicles to be compared with one another.

Range in real time depends on vehicle usage conditions, equipment fitted and the user’s driving style. To optimise range, please refer to the following advice.

Depending on the versions, you will be provided with functions which enable you to lower energy consumption:

(on the instrument panel)

The charge meter gives you a real-time view of the energy consumed or recovered when the vehicle is moving.

When driving, if you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal or press the brake pedal, the motor generates electrical current during deceleration, and this energy is used to slow down the vehicle and recharge the traction battery REGENERATIVE BRAKING SYSTEM.

Indicates economical driving, balanced between recovery and energy expenditure.

The traction battery supplies the electrical energy required for the motor to move the vehicle.

On equipped vehicles, once the engine is switched off, a "Journey log" is displayed on the multimedia screen 3. This log shows the information relating to your last journey:

Please refer to the multimedia instructions for further information.

Using the information available on your navigation system (traffic information, nearest charging station, etc.) makes it easy to manage your journey and optimise charging times.

Save mode is a function that optimises vehicle range. It acts on some of the vehicle's energy-consuming systems (air conditioning, etc.) and on the vehicle's behaviour (acceleration, cruise control, deceleration, etc.)

While driving, it is possible to exit Save mode temporarily in order to improve the engine performance.

To do this, press the accelerator pedal firmly and fully. Save mode is reactivated when you take pressure off the accelerator pedal.

In real usage, the range of an electric vehicle may vary depending on several factors over which you have partial control, which may make a considerable difference to the vehicle range.

These factors are:

Furthermore, activating Save mode enables the vehicle to automatically take charge of all energy consumers (engine power, etc.) in order to reduce their consumption to the fullest possible extent DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING.

Driving at high speed will significantly reduce your vehicle's range.

Examples (at a steady speed):

"Sporty" driving reduces your vehicle's range: opt for a "smoother" driving style.

Do not try to maintain the same speed up a hill; accelerate no more than you would on the level. Keep your foot in the same position on the accelerator pedal.

The use of heating or air-conditioning reduces vehicle range.

To maintain your vehicle range, we recommend that you select the "programming" mode before using the vehicleAIR CONDITIONING: PROGRAMMING.

Avoid pointlessly overloading your vehicle.

An under-inflated tyre increases energy consumption. Comply with the specified tyre pressures for your vehicle.

When driving, use tyres made by the same manufacturer, with the same dimensions, type and structure as the original tyres. The use of non-recommended tyres may significantly reduce the vehicle range .