2023 Outlander PHEV real fuel consumption numbers

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Bubka

Discussion Starter · 3 mo ago (Edited)

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Hi to all Outlender PHEV owners

I just would like all owners to post here pictures with real fuel consumption L/100 km or MPG .

I think this is how we can learn from each other how to do best out of our car with our own experience.

For example we drive our Outlander mostly around 50 km per day. Before we turn the car on we push start button without brake , then we put in EV mode and after that we start the car in EV mode. Our car is every night in the garage and so far in Canadian ( Ontario ) winter we have very good fuel consumption. Since last reset ( 12 days ago ) after first car refuel we have in my opinion nice fuel consumption ( 1.2L/100 km = 196 MPG US ) for winter time and outside temperature range from +3 C to -15 C. We keep our climate control at 21 Celsius most of the time, turn on seat and steering wheel heaters for few minutes . For over 600 km only one fuel dot is dropped on fuel gauge.

I really would like to hear other people experiences and see display pictures....and of course to learn something new from all of you.

Our 2023 Outlander PHEV is Diamond Black SEL Canadian specs with black leather interior.

Thanks in advance

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JohnMitsu

· #41 · 2 mo ago

That’s good news for the coming summer if so… I guess no one will have regrets about its PHEV choice.

friesenmj

· #42 · 2 mo ago

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Does anyone know when the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is charged, there are times the "tank" says 44 milies (or there abouts) and occassionally, I'll get a reading where it is in the high 50's such as one I got the other day? Charging conditions were similar, in my garage with L2 charging.

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The 57 mile charge seemed to last longer in EV mode so I don't think it is a software fluke. Any insights are appreciated.

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Bubka

Discussion Starter · #43 · 2 mo ago

This is just an estimate range based on your previous driving . This 44 miles does not mean you will get less driving range in following driving cycle than when it says 57 miles if in both cases battery fully charged .

PJmacgee

· #44 · 2 mo ago

EV "miles remaining" estimates try to account for your recent driving, so they will use the last X miles you drove to constantly update the estimate. For example, if you are going up a giant mountain, it sees you using a ton of energy and will lower the estimate of range remaining. Opposite is if you're going down a huge hill, or driving lightly, it'll start re-calculating that your range will be a lot longer.

With charging, it uses whatever your last drive was to estimate future range. So if you had a nice easy cruise, with no HVAC, etc, and were everaging 3 mi/kWh right before you plugging in...then when you're fully charged, it'll show 60mi (20 x 3 = 60mi). Hope that makes sense.

friesenmj

· #45 · 2 mo ago

Bubka said:
This is just an estimate range based on your previous driving . This 44 miles does not mean you will get less driving range in following driving cycle than when it says 57 miles if in both cases battery fully charged .

Okay, it assumes you'll repeat the prior driving pattern which is not always the case. I have a good opportunity to test in the morning tomorrow in EV mode only since the traffic will be light, I'll see how far I get on the charge vs what the charge estimates I should get. Thx!

friesenmj

· #46 · 2 mo ago

PJmacgee said:
EV "miles remaining" estimates try to account for your recent driving, so they will use the last X miles you drove to constantly update the estimate. For example, if you are going up a giant mountain, it sees you using a ton of energy and will lower the estimate of range remaining. Opposite is if you're going down a huge hill, or driving lightly, it'll start re-calculating that your range will be a lot longer.

With charging, it uses whatever your last drive was to estimate future range. So if you had a nice easy cruise, with no HVAC, etc, and were everaging 3 mi/kWh right before you plugging in...then when you're fully charged, it'll show 60mi (20 x 3 = 60mi). Hope that makes sense.

Makes sense..I'll monitor it tomorrow. Thx

Bubka

Discussion Starter · #47 · 2 mo ago (Edited)

Full month since refuel with 1/4 tank of gasoline and 0.9 L / 100 km . I cant ask for better because that was 80 % in winter temperatures and just last few days of spring.

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JohnMitsu

· #48 · 2 mo ago

You confirm what I thought Bubka. This car is perfect when driving less than 60 km per day on a regular basis. Your fuel consumption will be almost none as you can be on EV most of the time, even in winter. But as a PHEV, it allows to go long distance in little time with more fuel consumption but without charging anxiety’s. I have to drive 1900 km in 3 days plus city driving here and there this weekend. I can do it at a reasonable fuel consumption between 7.0 and 9.5 L/100 km For such a nice midsize SUV. I go to work 5-7 days per week all summer long and winter with about 45 km per day, no fuel at all.. love my Outlander PHEV!

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Bubka

Discussion Starter · #49 · 2 mo ago (Edited)

Let us know what fuel consumption you got on 1,900 km round trip

Bubka

Discussion Starter · #50 · 2 mo ago

JohnMitsu said:
This car is perfect when driving less than 60 km per day on a regular basis. Your fuel consumption will be almost none as you can be on EV most of the time, even in winter. But as a PHEV, it allows to go long distance in little time with more fuel consumption but without charging anxiety’s.

This is the point where PHEV is most valuable and why I dont need pure EV , but still drive most of the time as a EV.
I had in the past same experience with Chevy Volt but less comfort because Volt is much smaller car and , now with Outlander comfort is included in the same package with economy😉. I like it a lot.

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wly.anderson

· #51 · 26 d ago

Bubka said:
Yes , but hydro is still much cheaper than gasoline. This is why I purchased level 2 charger to be able to recharge car from 7 p.m to 7 a.m. ( off peak rate ) and also to charge it faster .
For example , now for my monthly needs ( approx. 1700 km per month ) I will pay around $50 hydro & $50 for gasoline monthly ( at 2L / 100 km which is possible in my case ) when car used mostly locally in the winter time. With my previous car ( VW Arteon - premium fuel grade ) for the same distance was around $300 monthly . In the rest of the season I am expecting even bigger difference based on my Chevy Volt experience.

Right, we have 6KW of solar on the roof and charge the vehicle during the days as much as possible. Overnight is used for topping off the battery charge. Our average tank of fuel lasts for 1000-1100 miles or 75MPG

Lon12

· #52 · 26 d ago

Wife drove the car today lol.

This is what the guessometer said when I got in:

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PJmacgee

· #53 · 25 d ago

Recent trip from eastern Colorado to the western side, over the continental divide, about 400 miles roundtrip, starting with full charge at either end and some quick DC fill-ups at the destination. Averaged 42mpg (5.6l/100) overall, pretty good considering the speeds and elevation changes.

Around town daily life, can't break 65mpg (3.6l/100) per tank, due to mandatory occasional longer drives with big mountain climbs. Still excellent.

Just found 0-ethanol gas and started filling up with that, which should boost the numbers a little (plus last longer before going stale, plus be easier on the plastic gas tank in this car).

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LowOnCash

· #54 · 10 d ago

I live in a rural area travel 25 miles round trip average 45-50 mph I am getting 45-53 miles per charge on my 23' with 70-75 degree weather. Super pleased with the range!

Regards - Mike

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Lon12

· #55 · 9 d ago

Just did 700 km road trip (Calgary-Edmonton-Calgary). Started with 100% charge. Stayed in SAVE mode until arriving at destination. Battery drops to around 90% and stays there in SAVE mode. Drove two days city driving then highway return. No charging available during the trip.
Interesting that on the highway in SAVE mode with high state of charge it stays in series mode. On the return leg with the battery empty it stayed in Parallel mode. Also saw it run occasionally with front wheel drive engine drive only.
570 km of the trip was highway driving at around 110 km/h.

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LowOnCash

· #56 · 8 d ago

Nice trip - What I often do on trips here in the north Georgia mountains is run my battery to 80% then use Save mode. By doing that I can regen and brake up to 40kw since the battery is at a lower SOC. Also I jump over to EV mode every few hours when in traffic then charge back up from the genny.

Have a safe Holiday - Mike

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