Thanks - this is reassuring. I don't mind the low EV range, but just didn't want to have a dud. Interestingly I put the same question to ChatGPT that gave below answer which seems to correspond with my experience:
FROM CHATGPT:
A 4-year-old Range Rover L405 P400e (the plug-in hybrid model) with 50,000 miles on the clock and operating in around 5°C (41°F) urban conditions will typically achieve 8 to 14 miles of real-world electric-only range.
Here’s a breakdown of why:
- Original WLTP range: Around 25 miles (40 km).
- Real-world expectations when new: ~18–20 miles in ideal conditions.
- Battery degradation: After 4 years and 50k miles, degradation is likely around 10–20%, reducing usable capacity.
- Cold weather: At 5°C, battery efficiency drops, and cabin heating draws more power. Expect a 20–30% hit just from temperature.
- Urban driving: Regenerative braking helps, but low speeds and stop-start traffic don’t fully offset range loss in the cold.
So in your described scenario — 4 years old, 50k miles, 5°C, city use — you're realistically looking at:
Electric-only range: ~8 to 14 miles (13–22 km)
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