10 Tips & Tricks to MAXIMISE your Range on ELECTRIC

Hybrids & Electric are the future! However due to their slightly different powertrains, you may be keeping a close and watchful eye on your range. This video details some of the best tips, tricks & advice on what to watch out for when running on Electric in either a Plug-in Hybrid or a fully Electric car.
These tips can range anything from avoiding traffic, different drive modes in the car to using Pre-Entry Climate Control to preheat the car before you get in.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:31 Why Electric & Hybrid
2:10 Traffic
4:00 Acceleration
4:44 Heating & A/C
6:37 Cold Weather
7:35 Regenerative Braking
9:16 Speed
10:13 Tyre Pressures
11:02 Excess Weight
11:37 Cruise Control & Limiter
12:43 Dynamic Select
15:27 Ending
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[@npoleary]

Don't forget everyone! Your trip computer that calculates the remaining range of electric will factor in how the car has been driven for the past 200 miles just like a petrol or diesel. So for example, if you've done a few short journeys, the range computer will adjust this and show less range to be more accurate for you. This is another reason why a 100% charge will not always show the "max range" that the car has achieved under a WLTP test.

[@basharexplore]

does music , usb charging or interior lights affect ev range ? Everyone on google says yes it is ! So what is the answer ?

[@ianhowroydishmanu1969]

Great news nick 👍 I'll be watching bud 👍

[@markshaz8691]

I learn more about my Mercedes than I would get out of reading the manual.

[@npoleary]

Wooo! Thanks Mark! 🤓 Sneak peak...another tutorial next week 👀

[@SuperKoreanzombie]

Excellent video Nick as always- liked!!

[@npoleary]

Thanks Masato K!

[@deepakpai1191]

Excellent, upto the mark informative video, Nick. Very useful. Thank you for your efforts.

[@npoleary]

Thanks Deepak Pai! 👍🏼

[@ianhowroydishmanu1969]

Another informative video Nick 👌look forward to more video's 🙏

[@npoleary]

Thanks Ian! Next week’s one is scheduled! And the one after that is in the works! 🤓

[@Gail-cd6gz]

your so helpful and professional, I just adore you!

[@npoleary]

Thanks! 🤓

[@old_lion]

Hi Nick, that was another very well done video. - Have a nice weekend! ☺️

[@npoleary]

Thanks Sven! And you too!

[@Markyreg]

Thanks for another interesting video Nick 👌👍

[@npoleary]

No problem 👍 Glad you liked it!

[@darryl1139]

Thanks mate for a very informative video 🙂

[@npoleary]

No problem! Glad you liked it! 🤓

[@KristianMatic]

Great vid and tips as usual, you don't dissapoint Nick👍 Even got my father to watch, and now we discuss the topic on our Sunday family dinner 🤣 Looking forward to next week👍

[@npoleary]

Aha! Thanks Kristian! Glad that was good topic at the family Sunday dinner! 🤓 Ah next week is another tutorial 👀

[@themaster-jv6od]

my man thank you soooo much, just got a C350e and love it to death. will take all your tips to heart and use them. cant wait for some nice wether here in norway so i can test the hybrid batteri til its fullest. keep it up and you my good sir just got yourself a new subscriber

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏🙏

[@gethinnadin]

Really interesting

[@Gail-cd6gz]

YOUR THE BEST!!!!!

[@30NLF]

Fab video cheers! Just picked up the 250e cla. So much kit on it as standard. Unreal

[@npoleary]

Very nice! What colour did you go for?

[@30NLF]

@@npoleary I kept changing my mind but ended up with the silver. Looks classy.

[@npoleary]

Ah very nice!

[@EnmandsBand1]

thank you for education people about regeneration only getting about half the energy back - people seem to believe that "higher regen increases the range" when it's actually much better to NOT use the energy in the first place by driving smootly and looking ahead.

[@MaazKhan-pr2ve]

Who just watches nicks vids to pass time and because their good

[@npoleary]

🤓 Thanks Maaz!

[@bulaxa445]

Hahaha 2:26 I have used the same exact stock footage for one of my videos 😂😂 great video keep it up! Hopefully this year they’ll announce a fully electric A Class that does not look like an SUV like the EQA. Happy 2021...

[@npoleary]

Oh they are...20th Jan 2021 It’ll be all over social media!

[@bulaxa445]

@@npoleary AAAAAHHHHH no way really??? And on my mum’s birthday of all days! Can’t wait. Thank you very much for the great news!

[@npoleary]

I know, I had to resort to stock footage as I needed lots of traffic in a shot. But as the UK is in a Lockdown currently, it wasn’t possible! :( Thank goodness for stock footage! 😅

[@britsd6397]

Hi Nick. Having just got a new C300De your videos are great. The manual doesnt really give you the information that you are able to give. these new cars are so complex now, its almost to the point that Mercedes should include a short training course as part of the sale. What is your opinion about drive and charge, is it worth it ?

[@npoleary]

Hey Steve thank you! Ooo a C300de! Very nice! They do usually! Mercedes-Benz showrooms usually have Star Experts who can hand over the car to you and give you a good run through of all of the buttons. Given the situation over the past year, it has made it impossible for showrooms to facilitate this :( The charge program is useful but is definitely not the best way to use a hybrid. The idea of a hybrid is to transfer most of your mileage from fuel to electric (depending on trips that can vary). The cost of travelling a mile on electric is about a 1/3 of the cost than fuel so to make it cheaper for you, best to plug in where you can. Your MPG would drop by about 15 or more if you use the charge thing also.

[@PhilbyFavourites]

I should just shut my eyes... I’ve got a GLA45, it’s a proper under the radar stunner. It has got coast/glide ability once it’s at the right temperature and it’s almost... economical. For the vegans amongst the readers: 13mpg for the first mile! Yep if I have a need to do a short journey in the pouring rain instead of walking it’s not the best. 22mpg after about 4 miles, then general running about is about 27mpg. So I have a smallish car to take stuff to the dump (doesn’t everyone have that requirement) and it’s amazing fun when you press the loud pedal (oh no, we can’t call it the loud pedal anymore). So in about five years time I might look for a joint hybrid. Whisper it quietly my neighbour has a 14 plate hybrid Yaris and it’s rather good - wrong badge though. Shallow - most certainly 👍🏻👍🏻 Keep it up Nick and make good use of that pre-heat and defrost.

[@npoleary]

Thanks Phil! Hey I wouldn’t say no to a GLA 45! They’re rapid! Sounds like you’re enjoying it though! 😎

[@BlackhawkPilot]

My 2015 B electric TPS shows the pressure in each tire.

[@googlereviewer2743]

Any idea when the new 2022 A Class 250e Hybrid is going to be launched? And will it have the new updated MBUX interior like the new C class and E class? Thanks

[@npoleary]

Hey Google Reviewer, I’m glad you’re excited about upcoming models! Unfortunately these are always kept a secret by Mercedes-Benz and are usually announced 6 -8 months prior to its actually release. Each model of Mercedes-Benz has a life cycle of approx. 6-7 years (a lot longer than Smartphones as these are typically every year). However within that timeframe, there is usually a facelift. So we can kind of predict what may happen, the A-Class was launched in 2018 so potentially it could have a facelift next year. This is of course going on the basis that new models will be released on the same timeframe so honestly your best bet is to keep an eye out!

[@mdbbruno]

Hi Nick, hope you are well. I just bought an A250e. Could you tell me if I can charge the car in a rapid/fast charger like 50kW or above without damaging anything? I couldn’t find anything about it. I believe it would be ok. Not that would make the charging faster but just charge at its maximum capacity!? Tks

[@npoleary]

Yes don’t worry it’ll only charge at it’s max speed 🤓 It has an on board charger to regulate that (just like a laptop power brick, the bit in the middle on laptop cables) On cars it’s all built in

[@samsedaei]

Nick, I love your videos. Thank you. I have an issue with my 2021 GLC 300, and would love to know if you have a solution. I play music off of a flash drive plugged into one of the USB-C ports in the center console. The issue is that every time I start the engine, MBUX begins to play music from folder 1, track 1, rather than where I left off when I last turned off the engine. Is there anything I can do so my MB would remember and play music where it left off when the engine was last stopped? Thanks so much.

[@npoleary]

Hey Sam, thank you! Yeah got a nice little collection going now! I’ll keep them coming where I can! Regarding the playback of files on a memory stick, I don’t think there would be a solution. The power to the USB-C ports is turned off when the ignition is switched off and the driver’s door is opened (to save power). It would retain the playback position on a phone because it’s running on the phone’s operating system via an app which is physically running in the background. But on a memory stick, if the system is switched off, it will start again from folder 1, track 1.

[@samsedaei]

@@npoleary Thank you, Nick! I appreciate your explanation, and look forward to your videos in 2021!

[@cliffgreenhalgh5008]

Hi Nick, could you include a hill start in electric mode, as our car tends to lurch in a standard petrol version.

[@npoleary]

Don’t think it should lurch, we’ll I haven’t experienced anything like that when I’ve reviewed the cars. Have you spoken to Mercedes? They might be able to get a technician to take a look

[@idantal1760]

Can you do one on how to maximize fuel efficiency in a gas car. Like a GLC 4matic

[@npoleary]

I’ll add it to the list! Thanks for the suggestion! 🤓🙏

[@drorzy_0485]

Great video. I am a new owner of a GLC300e and am still learning my around it and all of its features. I would love a video specific to this vehicle or PHEV range in general in particular when it comes to the Dynamic Select and using it in conjunction with Route based navigation etc to maximise electric range. Or i think I heard there is a setting where the electric motor can be set up to a certain speed limit and then switch to petrol mode once you go over that speed?? This could be very handy for freeway driving. Also can the Dynamic Select be switched at any speed and load or is it always best to switch when stationary and under no load? I also have a factory fitted towbar on my car. Is there anything specific I need to do or a certain drive mode I should select before towing my boat? The dealership here doesn’t really know too much about these PHEV’s yet. Pretty poor really since it’s the flagship dealership.

[@npoleary]

Hey FNL1 eSports, Ooo very nice! Funny you should mention the topic Dynamic Select, I'm currently in the process of producing some content on this! :) In terms of using the Dynamic Select switch, you can adjust this while on the move at any speed, you don't have to come to a stop and then change it. Unfortunately you can't set what speed the electric mode is active from as to swap between electric and engine, you just choose the mode on the Dynamic Select switch. It will always default ot starting on electric first as long as the car has sufficient charge. The GLC will run on electric only up to a max speed of 87 mph but of course you can switch it over and use the engine at any point using the mode "Battery Level" on Dynamic Select. With towing, you can use any mode, although for this mode I would probably suggest Comfort or Battery Level. When towing with electric, your range will be significantly reduced so you could get the car to focus on using the engine for that instead of using up all of the electric, but it's up to you which mode you think is best. Hope that answers your questions!

[@drorzy_0485]

@@npoleary thanks for taking the time to reply so quickly. Your channel and content has been awesome since joining the Mercedes family. Thankyou again for your contribution and knowledge. This is an awesome little community you have created here 👊🏽

[@npoleary]

Awh thank you! I’ll try and keep the vids coming!

[@alimokhtari9927]

Hey guys, I’m also a new and proud owner of a GLC 300e and I’m discovering your great content Nick. I was actually surprised to see that the petrol range is significantly impacted although I’m only using the electric mode (EL). Are you also experiencing that? Any idea how this is possible and how I could avoid that? Thank you

[@npoleary]

Hey Ali, Petrol range would be almost identical to the actual 2.0L petrol engine found in a GLC 250. (Just the added weight of the battery which would be like carrying a 2-3 people in the back)

[@jcscubavideo]

Hi Nick, I’m getting a GLE350de soon. Can I set it to run on electric power only under, say 60kph, charge permitting. Once I go over that speed, the Diesel engine will then kick in…

[@npoleary]

Hey John, ooo very nice! You can change the mode of course while driving however it will always try to stay in Electric up to speeds of 87mph. But if you change it to a mode called “Battery Level”, it’ll try to keep the battery level where it is 🤓

[@greenjuiceinc.6853]

All these tips are also helpful to increase mpg in your gas powered vehicle. It’s called hypermiling.

[@johnrussell4238]

Hi Nick, can we use your video to help teach advanced driving techniques?

[@npoleary]

Hey John thanks for the message! Glad you like the video! You can share it of course but I wouldn’t be happy with it being copied and reposted elsewhere though. KZbin don’t allow this anyway. Any other questions, just message me back 🤓

[@Onbekend1607]

Do you know if the sound, the burmester 12 speakers, use power from the high voltage battery? And if so, what’s the impact on the battery when driving electric?

[@npoleary]

Hey Focus Man, there are only a couple of things that take directly take power from the high voltage battery and that is the electric motor, heating & air conditioning. The rest use the 12V battery 🔋

[@Onbekend1607]

@@npoleary thnx for the answer! Great video :)

[@npoleary]

Thank you 🙏

[@fatfreddyscoat7564]

Anyone else triggered by the guy scraping the ice off the bonnet paintwork with a plastic scraper at around 6:30?

[@gold3084]

A lot of this also applies to petrol and diesel cars.

[@npoleary]

Yeah definitely, it does! 🤓🙏

[@chrissalisbury8143]

Nick, I have an eqb. Can you advise on what the Velcro and strange strap is on the electric cable bag please? It’s really odd and I can’t see anywhere that it clips on. Thanks

[@npoleary]

Just for tying it to things or attaching to places to stop it sliding around. The hooks can be used on the D-Rings in the boot 👍🏼

[@chrissalisbury8143]

@@npoleary it’s a very specific metal hook though which doesn’t attach to anything and the Velcro very narrow? Can you show on a video?

[@I-_G_H-O-S_T_-I]

The range amount has dropped on my e-class. Why is this and can I reset the range to what it originally was? Thanks for this great video, any further assistance would be much appreciated.

[@npoleary]

Hey, the range will be starting to drop on electrics and hybrids because the weather is getting colder. The optimum temperature for range is 23°C Don’t worry though about the number on the screen, it will always take it into account driving style, weather, heating & Air Conditioning use and change based on the data it’s received from before. Basically it’s an adaptable figure of range 🤓 Hope that helps!

[@I-_G_H-O-S_T_-I]

@@npoleary thanks for the clarification.

[@hammedbalogun3833]

Same thing here, and it depletes really quickly even when I think am driving well.

[@hammedbalogun3833]

At 100%, it says 19km but depletes to 2km after driving like 10km.

[@DJensen87]

the regenerative braking and using the paddles to control. I'm assuming this mean to shift down through the gears as if using engine braking.

[@npoleary]

It’ll feel like that but electric cars typically do not have gears, so the paddles adjust how much “engine braking” you’ll feel

[@JensDuch]

@@npoleary Hi Nick Thanks for the many cool and informative videos you produce :-). I am the owner of a MB C300 e year 2020 (S205) with digital dashboard and I would like to ask, if it is also possible to switch between the different regenerative modes Dauto, D+, D, D- and D-- with the paddle shifters on this model in electric mode? You say in your video that the function and setting options are available on all hybrid models, but I can't find anything about in my user manual. It says something about sailing mode/coasting though but I dont know if that also applies for my hybrid model. I would like to use the D+ function to clean my rear brakediscs once in a while.

[@npoleary]

Hey Jens, sadly it’s just on models with the newer multimedia systems that can do it. I believe in those models it just changes gear so it’s unfortunately not available on that one

[@Fush1234]

Gunna love the sound of a throaty V8 electric engine. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@npoleary]

Haha No that definitely won’t be the same Joking aside though, it will be extremely interesting to see what the AMG engineers do. Part of their signature is the sound with muscular and very throaty sounds from the exhaust that everyone loves!

[@vestervester9402]

Where is there such a large distance between the wheels and the rear fender. Is it not an AMG Line?

[@npoleary]

Hi Vester Vester, Honestly not sure but I'm pretty certain it's been done on purpose. Maybe something to do with the lithium-ion battery in the rear?

[@basharexplore]

does music or usb charging affect ev range ? Yer or no ! Every where in google they say yes its affect !

[@npoleary]

Well…I guess technically it would in the long run but the batteries found in phones are so small that it would be inconceivable. It takes power from the 12v battery for starts but if you take a full charge from an iPhone 14 Pro Max and reworked it from the mAh of the smartphone battery and converted to kWh and the number of miles lost per full charge of a smartphone at 5,208mAh (rounded up to save time, the iPhone battery is smaller), the mileage lost would 0.18 miles. Even if you account for energy loss, it wouldn’t be noticeable and thats for a full charge too!

[@maselm]

When I started my GLA 250e the other day I selected Battery Level. Waited in the car for the windscreen to clear but it was still using my electric rather than the petrol 🤔

[@npoleary]

Hey Mase, the battery level program is in affect as soon as you start driving. The idea of hybrids is to reduce emissions wherever possible so yes it would naturally be on electric at the very start to stop pollution. Battery Level kind of acts a bit like Mercedes cars that have EQ Boost where it will still turn the engine off as you slow down etc when on the road. In this instance, if you have the car plugged in, use pre-entry climate control and you’ll be amazed the car will be completely defrosted when you go to get in 🤓

[@maselm]

@@npoleary Brilliant, thank you Nick

[@npoleary]

No problem 🤓

[@aceeelos2904]

It would be nice if you could show us how to stop the crabbing noise wish is a great let down to such great cars amg make. Thank you

[@npoleary]

Hi Aceee Los, I have heard of this before but have been told that it doesn’t cause any damage to your car or your tyres. It can happen with a combination of large wheels, cold weather and full lock steering for example like turning in the road. If you are still concerned, speak with your local dealership and I’m sure they can help you!

[@aceeelos2904]

@@npoleary yeah I did, they advised me to buy winter tyres but tbh with you I don't want to buy them and still have the same issue. Yeah I heard it doesn't cause damage but I very much doubt that. A car like this shouldn't hop and jump while you turn and low speeds mine happened even if I don't have full lock on. But the other day when the weather was a bit better I didn't have this issue. It's just lowers confidence and a bit embarrassing while you have passengers with you. They say its "1 of characteristic of 4matic" but we all know very well this isn't what it's meant to happen. I appreciate for your reply and help. If you have further information on what I can do please feel free to share them. Thank you

[@I-_G_H-O-S_T_-I]

Continental tyres had this issue on my previous c class. Try some other brands.

[@lfcmarkeb7124]

only problem is that now the government class plugin hybrids and petrol/diesel vehicles the same! the hybrids MAY get only afew more years grace over petrol/diesel cars and will no doubt depreciate just as quickly the closer we get to 2030/35

[@coops1964]

Now I know why at the front of every slow moving queue of traffic is a Toyota Prius taxi where the driver is saving his money but slowing everyone else up in the process.

[@lauriemiles1842]

Sorry, Nick, but I have to disagree with some of this. I've found urban driving to be the most efficient way to drive an EV, getting much higher m/kWh. Higher speed on motorways really eats up electricity at a far higher rate than lower speeds, even if there is more braking in an urban environment. Secondly, adaptive cruise control makes more minor variations in power than an alert human driver does, so efficiency is worse in this mode - you can of course still use the limiter to avoid going too fast (experience with both BMW i3 with adaptive cruise control, and EQC with Driving Assistance package). The D-auto mode in the EQC is difficult to use, as you have to try to guess if it's going to allow regenerative braking in a particular circumstance. Unfortunately Mercedes have not implemented one pedal driving in the EQC, but D-- is the nearest to this, where you only have to touch the brake as the car drops to a very low speed. TIP: once the brake is on, push down forcefully more on the brake, and HOLD mode is implemented (shows in display, but not Heads Up display, for some reason) - this will hold the car in position, meaning you can take your foot off the brake, and start moving again with light touch of the accelerator. Heated seats also need mentioning - these come on as well with climate pre-conditioning, and are a more efficient way to get the heat where it's needed i.e. You! Also, programming in recharging points while travelling on a longer journey in the EQC will allow it to preheat (if necessary) the battery to the ideal temperature for optimal recharging - it's much slower if the battery is too cold. Still love your channel!

[@npoleary]

Hey Laurie Miles, Thank you! Glad you like the videos! No that's was exactly my point in this video, the faster you go the more power you consume so absolutely, motorway speeds are going to eat into your range more than urban driving. Regarding the adaptive cruise, it's down to the individual driver's behaviour to be honest. If you can read the road well ahead of what the car can do then great! Most new electric car and hybrid owners may not be used to or familiar with some of the way these things work or operate so having the car assist with a few things such as brake recuperation may help but as with most systems, you can override and take over if you wish. Although you did raise a very good point about the heated seats, I may have forgotten to mention that on the pre-entry climate point in the video as it is way more economical to use this rather than the actual heating so thank you!

[@philipclaeys6920]

Hi Nick, you also can add the feature to pre-heat the battery (EQC) for departure (can be set in app or car), very important when the car sleeps outside. Greetings

[@philipclaeys6920]

@laurie miles, i drive an EQC and the D-Auto setting is a very easy to use, I really love it. What's difficult about it?

[@lauriemiles1842]

@@philipclaeys6920 I want to use one pedal driving, where I can predict how much braking there will be from a given easing of the accelerator. With D-Auto, at times the car won't brake as I expect, and I have to hurriedly move my foot to the brake. Max regen (D--) is the way to get the best from EV driving - I've already trained to drive in this way in our BMW i3. Having said this, we've yet to go on a long journey and try out the D-Auto and Max Range combo.

[@monikachlebowska6269]

And how about deleting a profile?

[@npoleary]

Depends on what Mercedes model you have Let me know / what year it is and I’ll try and help

[@garypowell1540]

There are many reasons not to buy EVs, but the main killer is depreciation. The cost of replacing the battery is around $15,000 and is likely to rise over time. This will reduce the value at an eye-watering rate, as it will effectively become valueless after around 12 years. No one is going to suddenly want to pay this amount to keep a 12-year-old car on the road. The entire thing will therefore need to be scraped with disastrous costs to both the owner and the environment. Either this or many people will be driving almost valueless EVs with an ever-reducing range until it has virtually no range at all. The lack of charging stations is a minor issue compared to what will undoubtedly turn out to be a complete catastrophe, especially for poorer people who simply will not be able to afford to exist in rural areas. While the environmental implications are so profoundly horrendous that no environmentalist worthy of the name should wish to go anywhere near EVs. What is good for the manufacturer is ALWAYS bad for the consumer. One thing that manufacturers love more than their own children and true environmentalists should hate with an unbridled passion is built-in obsolescence. EVs have this in spades.

[@MrElNuKe]

For the Glc300 de hybrid it takes 2km for empty the 40km electric battery.its a joke

[@npoleary]

Not sure what you mean? A plug-in hybrid will always go further than 2km unless there’s an issue with that particular car?

[@MrElNuKe]

@@npoleary I charge it full for 40km,and i can only drive 2-3 km full electric,

[@npoleary]

That’s definitely not right Have you spoken to Mercedes? It is absolutely normal for range to change and fluctuate but not that much.

[@MrElNuKe]

@@npoleary 40km range is a myth.The truth is between 2km to 10km

[@npoleary]

So I’m based in the UK and the tests done state up to 25-29 miles. This is possible but you’ll have to replicate the test conditions. So for example 23°C, travel between 40mph and 60mph and use of heating and A/C will affect it too so for max range that would need to be off. There are more but those are the most prominent. If your range is that low, I would suggest speaking Mercedes to get that checked out.

[@michaelshore2300]

No ban on vehicles ban on NEW vehicles .

[@london.chauffeur]

1. my euro 6 diesel engine gives less pollution than my tyres and brakes 2. recycling of batteries means just throw them to the soil, as far it is african soil we thinknit is green 3.kids slavery work in central africa to get material for your battery is very human, democratic and full of unicorns 4.all electric cars industry is about money making for rich investors and not about planetvand polar bears keep in mind this things when you next time thing how amazing green cars are