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Picked up my new GLE 350de premium Plus on January 5th 2021.
Really love the way it drives but I have a big problem.
I previously had a Volvo XC90 T8 hybrid with a battery range of 29 miles. With the promise of 60+ on the GLE I decided to purchase one. Since day one, despite being fully charged by a 7.5kW charger I am only getting a 37 mile range. When it is fully charged in the morning and before I pull off the stated range is always around 37. I drive very conservatory and not with a heavy foot. The weather here is about 10c (50f).
I booked into the main MB service centre and they did all the tests which indicated that there was nothing wrong with the battery.
To say I'm disappointed with the range is an understatement.
It seems all of the electric car ranges are exaggerated. I was looking at a Tesla with a 429 mile range and I asked the sales person if that would make the 300 mile trip from Las Vegas to Los Angeles and he stated I would probably have to stop for a charge. On electric cars, highway mileage is less then city mileage where start/stop traffic actually self charges as you drive, but they have to do a better job letting the buyers know what to expect in real world situations.
Maybe the 37 miles was tested only driving downhill? I'm being sarcastic, but if they hype the numbers people will not trust them or buy those cars.
It seems all of the electric car ranges are exaggerated. I was looking at a Tesla with a 429 mile range and I asked the sales person if that would make the 300 mile trip from Las Vegas to Los Angeles and he stated I would probably have to stop for a charge. On electric cars, highway mileage is less then city mileage where start/stop traffic actually self charges as you drive, but they have to do a better job letting the buyers know what to expect in real world situations.
Maybe the 37 miles was tested only driving downhill? I'm being sarcastic, but if they hype the numbers people will not trust them or buy those cars.
There's approximately 20 to 25 percent difference between European NEDC and U.S. EPA fuel economy figures. It has to do with the way the tests are conducted. Here's an article on the difference.
Picked up my new GLE 350de premium Plus on January 5th 2021.
Really love the way it drives but I have a big problem.
I previously had a Volvo XC90 T8 hybrid with a battery range of 29 miles. With the promise of 60+ on the GLE I decided to purchase one. Since day one, despite being fully charged by a 7.5kW charger I am only getting a 37 mile range. When it is fully charged in the morning and before I pull off the stated range is always around 37. I drive very conservatory and not with a heavy foot. The weather here is about 10c (50f).
I booked into the main MB service centre and they did all the tests which indicated that there was nothing wrong with the battery.
To say I'm disappointed with the range is an understatement.
My 350de is coming in March, I wonder if the pure electric range will increase in the warmer months.
BTW have you found a trunk/boot liner that will fit 350de? The official one clearly states not for hybrid. Most aftermarket ones don’t look like they fit hybrid either.
Apparently there is a 10-15% loss in very cold weather. Re-read all the brochures and none mentions sub 50 never mind sub 40. This morning the temp outside was 11c (52f), not really cold by any means but it still only showed 38miles range despite being fully charged. I can understand car companies exaggerating range claims but not to this extent. A neighbour of mine has the BMW 45e and he is getting 65+ range. As previously mentioned I would not buy again and I am looking into rejecting this car.
Apparently there is a 10-15% loss in very cold weather. Re-read all the brochures and none mentions sub 50 never mind sub 40. This morning the temp outside was 11c (52f), not really cold by any means but it still only showed 38miles range despite being fully charged. I can understand car companies exaggerating range claims but not to this extent. A neighbour of mine has the BMW 45e and he is getting 65+ range. As previously mentioned I would not buy again and I am looking into rejecting this car.
What’s the size of your wheels? I heard 22 inch alloys will lose 10% of range.
22 inch wheels fitted.
But the issue is that when I turn on the car in the morning the range is only 38 miles and does not increase or decrease as I drive. 37-38 miles is the range I get. I can understand all the factors governing distance attained but a 45% drop is not acceptable.
Thanks for all the replies guys.
22 inch wheels fitted.
But the issue is that when I turn on the car in the morning the range is only 38 miles and does not increase or decrease as I drive. 37-38 miles is the range I get. I can understand all the factors governing distance attained but a 45% drop is not acceptable.
Thanks for all the replies guys.
My 350de will be the same config as yours, 38-mile range is absolutely pants, I will be very annoyed too! Please keep us updated on your car if you have time to do so, thanks.
22 inch wheels fitted.
But the issue is that when I turn on the car in the morning the range is only 38 miles and does not increase or decrease as I drive. 37-38 miles is the range I get. I can understand all the factors governing distance attained but a 45% drop is not acceptable.
Thanks for all the replies guys.
I don't have a diesel or electric, but my 450's trip computer seems quite conservative when it comes to range. These aren't exact numbers but just to illustrate, if I have a full tank of gas, it might show 380 miles range remaining. I'll then do a 300+ mile highway road trip in Comfort/Curve mode (maybe 10 mph above speed limit) and end up with 150 miles of range left... No idea if your issue is similar or not.
Because it's such a short rage, supposedly 65+ then it is easy to keep track of. Imagine with yours, an expected 380 miles and you are only getting 200, not good.
I am not sure about the hybrid version, but for my GLE 450, the range vary depend on my previous driving condition. Before COVID hits, I travel daily on 80 miles trip to work, so right after fuel up, my range shows 500+ miles.
Since COVID, I been working from home and only travel locally, so at fuel up time, it shows a range of 380 miles.
I believe the hybrid battery is going to be the same. The range calculation is going to be based on your prior driving condition.
22 inch wheels fitted.
But the issue is that when I turn on the car in the morning the range is only 38 miles and does not increase or decrease as I drive. 37-38 miles is the range I get. I can understand all the factors governing distance attained but a 45% drop is not acceptable.
Thanks for all the replies guys.
Hi!
Just got my car last evening and I love it so far. I drove my car 81km(approx 50 miles) today on electric. It was -8 Celsius here in Stockholm so really cold but I still got good distance. I didn’t drive much on the highway and I have 20 inch winter tires(we have a lot of snow). I wanted to try the distance my first day and I am really impressed! I don’t have the AMG package which my dealer told me will contribute to longer distance on electric.
Note my battery was “only 91%” charge when I started driving
Last edited by Sthlm-Man; Jan 30, 2021 at 02:11 PM.
Because it's such a short rage, supposedly 65+ then it is easy to keep track of. Imagine with yours, an expected 380 miles and you are only getting 200, not good.
Have them test the battery capacitance...you may have an issue with the battery and charging.
Your 22 inch wheels lowers the range by 15-20 % compared to the original 20 inch. I have 20 and 21 inch and the difference i avout 10 %.
Still doesn’t explain the 38-mile range OP’s been getting. A full charge should yield 55-58 miles in this weather condition, 80% of that is around 44-46 miles. Maybe take it to a different dealer and get a 2nd opinion.
Still doesn’t explain the 38-mile range OP’s been getting. A full charge should yield 55-58 miles in this weather condition, 80% of that is around 44-46 miles. Maybe take it to a different dealer and get a 2nd opinion.
Be sure that the Bmw X5 45e do not have a 65 mile range. The 350 de has a better range.
A couple of hints that could increase the range a bit; be sure that you empty the battery totaly now and then. Also try to slow charge 2-3 kw from 0 to 100 %. The slower the better.
Be sure that the Bmw X5 45e do not have a 65 mile range. The 350 de has a better range.
A couple of hints that could increase the range a bit; be sure that you empty the battery totaly now and then. Also try to slow charge 2-3 kw from 0 to 100 %. The slower the better.
I only have the car a few weeks and it has been like this from the start.
My 350de will be the same config as yours, 38-mile range is absolutely pants, I will be very annoyed too! Please keep us updated on your car if you have time to do so, thanks.
Will keep you notified.
. A feature I miss on my car is the speed camera warning, it does not have it. My previous cars over the last 7-8 years all had it. My wife's Hyundai i10 has it which cots a fifth of my 350de.
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