I've looked through various threads but not found exactly what I was looking for.
We currently use a Volvo XC40 T4 AWD (190 PS, 300 N.m) to pull our Bailey Pegasus GT65 Rimini (1,472 kg MTPLM), a job it does well. However we are looking at options to replace it and have decided that pure EV is a step too far, but PHEV will probably be a good option.
I'm pretty up-to-speed with cars and how they work, but one thing concerns me - how well does a PHEV blend the ICE and motor for towing? For example I wouldn't want the car to exhaust the battery and leave the car with only the ICE to pull the van up hills or in high load conditions. Is there a driving mode that keeps the battery topped up and available for torque-assist, rather than depleting the battery during the journey and leaving you underpowered when needed? And if so, does anyone have experience of how well it is deployed?
The car we're considering is a Volvo XC60 Recharge T6 AWD (largely because they don't do an AWD XC40 Recharge). I gather this comes with a number of driving modes which manage the electric:ICE usage - is there a preferred one for towing a caravan?
When not towing, this car could easily do our daily duties in EV mode - the ICE would generally get used for towing and occasional longer journeys.
We currently use a Volvo XC40 T4 AWD (190 PS, 300 N.m) to pull our Bailey Pegasus GT65 Rimini (1,472 kg MTPLM), a job it does well. However we are looking at options to replace it and have decided that pure EV is a step too far, but PHEV will probably be a good option.
I'm pretty up-to-speed with cars and how they work, but one thing concerns me - how well does a PHEV blend the ICE and motor for towing? For example I wouldn't want the car to exhaust the battery and leave the car with only the ICE to pull the van up hills or in high load conditions. Is there a driving mode that keeps the battery topped up and available for torque-assist, rather than depleting the battery during the journey and leaving you underpowered when needed? And if so, does anyone have experience of how well it is deployed?
The car we're considering is a Volvo XC60 Recharge T6 AWD (largely because they don't do an AWD XC40 Recharge). I gather this comes with a number of driving modes which manage the electric:ICE usage - is there a preferred one for towing a caravan?
When not towing, this car could easily do our daily duties in EV mode - the ICE would generally get used for towing and occasional longer journeys.