Reply To: Volvo XC40 PHEV mpg on petrol engine only.

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Glos Guy
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    I’ve watched and read so many reviews of the T5 Recharge that I can’t remember which one it was to provide the link, but I do recall a review suggesting 37mpg in petrol mode. What I do know is that with any PHEV, charging the battery via the petrol engine is very inefficient. You need to plug it in and rely on regenerative braking to realise any cost savings over a petrol car.

    Fadge – how long did yours take from order to delivery (assuming that it was a factory order)?  Some on here are being told 8 weeks lead times and I was curious to know if that matches your experience?

    EDIT – sorry Fadge. Just noticed that you stated on another thread that your dealer managed to get a built one in a fortnight for you and is now advising 2-3 months lead times.