I'm driving a 2024 1.5 TSI PHEV (plug in hybrid) superb estate. I've never plugged it in though, only ever driven it on petrol. The manufacturers claimed battery range is 75 miles but can anyone tell me what I can expect in the real world?

Just for info... Over the 20 months I've had it I average about 40/41mpg. It drops to about 36/38mpg in winter and up to 44/45mpg in summer.

Edited 9 May9 May by PeterJB

I am just wondering why :). Why would you spend money on a PHEV (more expensive and consumes more petrol than a full petrol car, due to battery weight)? I am sure you have your own reasons; I am just curious to hear them.

Company car.. No choice.. Simples

Got it. I own a petrol - so I cannot answer to your question, but Gemini can, so dropping its answer here (which aligns with what I've read before about Superb PHEVs):

For the 2024 Skoda Superb Estate 1.5 TSI PHEV, that 75-mile (120 km) figure is based on the WLTP cycle, which is notoriously optimistic because it’s conducted in laboratory conditions.

Since you've never plugged it in, you are essentially driving a very heavy petrol car. However, if you do decide to start charging it, here is what you can realistically expect from that 25.7 kWh battery in the "real world":

1. Real-World Electric Range

While the lab says 75 miles, actual drivers and testers generally see:

• Summer/Ideal Conditions: 55–65 miles. If you are driving strictly in the city or on 40–50 mph suburban roads, you might get closer to 70 miles because the electric motor is extremely efficient at lower speeds.

• Winter/Cold Weather: 35–45 miles. Cold weather is the "kryptonite" of PHEVs. The battery chemistry is less efficient, and the car consumes a lot of energy just to heat the cabin.

Edited 10 May10 May by ducu

@PeterJB Why not just charge your car up once and then tell us what range you actually get from full to near empty for where you drive and how you drive? PS. Welcome to the forum.

Edited 10 May10 May by Evolution13

About 65 miles pure electric. I just did a 166 mile journey in hybrid mode. Started with full charge, set battery control to preserve 40% and returned 65mpg. 140 mile round trip on Saturday, used 80% of charge and did 85mpg.

On 10/05/2026 at 08:55, ducu said:

I am just wondering why :). Why would you spend money on a PHEV (more expensive and consumes more petrol than a full petrol car, due to battery weight)? I am sure you have your own reasons; I am just curious to hear them.

My previous car was a PHEV with about 55 miles pure battery range. We tended to do very short journeys in and out of town, with an occasional cross country trip of 250+ miles. Needing a big car, those sort of trips were ideal for a PHEV. Its kinda what they are designed for. I wouldn’t want the stress of long journeys with a full electric.

My car before that was a 3 litre diesel XJ and those trips were killing it. I was draining the engine every 4 months as it filled up with unburnt diesel.

That’s one set of circumstances where a Phev is ideal

Thank you for your reply 👍