WHAT IS THE CONSUMPTION OF A HYBRID CAR?

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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.

comparison

  full hybrid E-Tech   
reduction in fuel consumption up to 40%
city electric driving up to 80%*** 
electric driving speed up to 130 km/h**
electric driving range up to 5 minutes
battery capacity in kWh up to 2 kWh
charging from a power socket or terminal no
energy recovery yes
electric start-up yes }
technology 1 traction battery + 2 electric motors + 1 combustion engine + 1 automatic gearbox

*WLTP

** depending on model and version

*** Based on internal tests using the urban phase (low) of the WLTC (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Cycle). % of driving time may vary depending on actual driving conditions (road type, driving style, and weather conditions). 


the consumption of full hybrid E-Tech 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 full hybrid E-Tech technology.
FUEL SAVINGS
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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
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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.
ELECTRIC DRIVING
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electric driving
In a full hybrid vehicle, we talk about time spent in electric driving mode, rather than driving range.
In a full hybrid E-Tech 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 FULL HYBRID E-TECH VEHICLES
the consumption of full hybrid E-Tech vehicles
  • Austral full hybrid E-Tech from  4,6 L / 100 km*
  • Clio full hybrid E-Tech from  4,1 L / 100 km*
  • Captur full hybrid E-Tech from  4,7 L / 100 km*

*WLTP standard     

your questions about the consumption of a hybrid vehicle

WHAT DOES THE TRACTION BATTERY DO?
The traction battery is used to store the energy needed to operate a hybrid vehicle when driving in hybrid and 100% electric modes.
HOW DO YOU RECHARGE THE TRACTION BATTERY?
It recharges in 2 different ways:
  • by recovering energy when you slow down and during braking. This is known as regenerative braking (kinetic energy, from movement, is transformed into electric energy). 
  • by optimising the combustion engine to generate electricity during what is known as hybrid or combustion mode.
    ARE TRACTION BATTERIES ALSO RECYCLED?
    As is the case for electric vehicles, Renault recycles the batteries used in its hybrid range through a collaboration with specialist industrial partners.

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