Battery use

Updated 2023-11-17

Use the Hold and Charge functions to help control the charge level of the hybrid battery while driving.

Hold and Charge are available in all drive modes. The functions will switch off if Pure drive mode is activated.

Hold

When Hold is activated, the charge in the hybrid battery will be retained for use at a later time, for example when driving in city traffic.

The vehicle will function as in normal hybrid driving with a discharged battery - in addition to reusing energy from e.g. regenerative braking, the combustion engine will be used more frequently to maintain the charge in the battery.

Note

The battery level can be affected when using Hold if, for example, the vehicle is heavily loaded, has equipment connected to the towbar or drives up a long hill.

Charge

When Charge is activated, the hybrid battery is charged using the gasoline engine for increased use of the electric motor at a later time.

Activating Hold or Charge

Activate in the center display.

Tap

Select Driving.

Activate the desired function next to Battery usage.

P5P6-22w22-iCup-HYB-Smart in driver display

In Hybrid drive mode with battery usage set to Auto, smart energy distribution with Google Maps can be used to help ensure the vehicle is driven in the most energy-efficient way possible along the entire route.