Outlander PHEV: 5 Things to Know About the Electric Mitsubishi Car
The automotive world is experiencing a tectonic shift. It’s no longer just niche companies working on electric and alternative fuel vehicles. It seems every major automotive firm is debuting another new one. Mitsubishi’s new Outlander PHEV is a star example. It is still the Mitsubishi car that Sydney knows and loves, but now you plug it in to fuel it up. It’s time to look at an Outlander for sale for yourself.
Big Battery Delivers Great Mileage
Hybrid petrol/electric cars are 20 years commonplace. Nearly every major manufacturer offers one. A petrol engine and battery-powered electric motor together deliver everyday drivability, long range, and delightful efficiency. In a PHEV, the electric side is emphasized.A larger battery and dual electric motor are the primary power source, with the smaller petrol engine recharging the battery to maximize range. The plug-in part tops off the battery while the car is unused. Outlander result: 1.9 L/100km and normal car range.
There are Three Variations
The Outlander PHEV’s trim levels are ES, GSR, and EXCEED. Each seats five, has four-wheel-drive, and employs the same hybrid/electric powertrain. The dual electric motors are capable of delivering 199Nm torque at 4500 rpm.Each trim level is capable of going 35 km on battery alone, which makes local trips all-electric. The 45L petrol tank allows longer trips to be, well, as long as they would be in a petrol-only vehicle. The major trim differences are primarily creature comforts.
Standard Features Shine
The entry-level standard features include automatic headlights/high beams and wipers, fog lights, heated mirrors, power liftgate, and keyless entry. On the inside, you get power-adjusted heated front seats, dual automatic climate control, and a rearview camera.For music lovers, a Bluetooth-enabled six-speaker sound system with Apple Carplay/Android Auto and smartphone integration ensure total immersion. For the safety-focused, you get standard forward collision alerts, pedestrian sensing, emergency auto-braking, lane departure and cross-traffic warning and blind-spot monitoring.
The Battery Charges Fast
Though the hybrid configuration/petrol backup renders the range question mute, Outlander PHEV owners love driving battery only to save petrol/emissions. A near-discharged Outlander PHEV can refill in 30 minutes at a public charger.Home charging with a standard outlet takes about 60 minutes. The Outlander PHEV also has the ability to serve as backup power to your home in case of a power outage. That same 35km battery can keep your home lighted for extended periods.
It Does Everything Like a Regular Outlander
In everyday usage, Outlander PHEV owners barely notice a difference between the utility of their previous petrol-only vehicles and the Outlander PHEV. They do notice the far-rarer need to get petrol.Other than the option of plugging in for a recharge, the Outlander PHEV starts, operates, and drives just like any other Mitsubishi. You just have to buy less petrol. Reviewers even praise its four-wheel-drive capabilities. Plugging it in is as easy as working a desk lamp or vacuum cleaner.Even if you are not specifically looking for a hybrid or other high-efficiency vehicle, the Outlander PHEV is worth a look. It is so much an everyday car that the hybrid technology is really just a resource-saving bonus. The only drawback is that you so infrequently have to get petrol that you might forget how.