How often should the Tiguan L hybrid be charged?
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Tiguan L hybrid does not have a fixed charging frequency, as it depends on your driving mileage and usage frequency. Simply charge it when the battery level is low. Here are the relevant details: 1. Plug-in Hybrid: The Tiguan L hybrid is a plug-in hybrid vehicle, and many brands have introduced plug-in hybrid versions of their models. Unlike regular hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrids have larger batteries, allowing for a longer range in pure electric mode. 2. External Power Source: Plug-in hybrid vehicles can use an external power source to charge the battery, whereas regular hybrid vehicles cannot.
After driving the Tiguan L PHEV for half a year, I've figured it out. My daily commute is 30 kilometers, and I basically charge every two days. When the battery drops to 20% as indicated on the dashboard, it's time to find a charging station. Running purely on electricity until the engine forcibly starts consumes a lot of fuel. Once, I wanted to test the extreme range, and after completely draining the battery, the car was noticeably sluggish at startup, and the engine noise became louder. Now, I always keep the battery above 10%. There are plenty of charging stations at shopping malls anyway, so plugging in for an hour while grocery shopping gives me enough charge for two more days. The car's advertised 53 km pure electric range is quite accurate, though it does drop to about 80% in cold weather with the air conditioning on.
Tested! In city commuting, the pure electric mode can run about 45 kilometers. It's most economical to charge before the remaining battery level drops to 15%. The hybrid system is very smart and will automatically switch to the hybrid mode when the battery level falls below the threshold, but the fuel consumption will be about 2 liters higher than when fully charged. For long-distance highway driving, it's recommended to reserve 30% of the battery. Using electric drive in traffic jams is particularly fuel-efficient. Remember to perform a full charge and discharge once a month to maintain the battery. A slow charging pile in the residential area takes 6 hours to complete and also protects the battery lifespan.
