I've just test driven the 2021 Seat Leon e-hybrid FR with 204 hp and I didn't experience any delay from pure electric to flat out using hybrid. The car was a very responsive. It was even slightly quicker from 0-60 miles than advertised. This Cupra and that Seat are basically the same car.
Many in the UK do not have driveways only street parking so how do you plug these things in? I'm in a 12th floor apartment and the underground carpark doesnt have power points so I'm a bit screwed for EV.
PHEVs are definitely designed for those who have off-street parking and somewhere to plug in every night. However, as EVs become more popular, on-street charging will need to improve too...
For me it is petrol in the format of Ford Fiesta with toys galore, speed to match my driving capabilities and all round good performer, made in Germany - so who needs another boring Leon ?
I have one. I pay zero on fuel for the most, since most of my journeys are local. Yet still have the luxury of having petrol for long journeys if needed, so never a need to worry. Driving in hybrid mode still gets great miles per galon too
We've said it before and we'll say it again - plug-in hybrids are often a great stepping stone from petrol to full-EV. We feel it's imperative we help people every step of the way, and for many, plug-in hybrid is currently the best option.
@@mkzwrld7641 I also enjoy the performance every now and then, despite this review I don't find it disappointing at all- I've enjoyed every second of the 4 months I've had my CUPRA Leon e-Hybrid. I've an average of 60MPG over 4,500 miles- bearing in mind I do a lot of motorway driving. But whenever I don't need to make my long journeys, such as going throughout town, I simply run the car in electric mode. I find it handles really well around the country roads where I live, yes, it's not quite that of the 300 version but with fuel prices the way they are at the moment I'm so glad I didn't not only pay the additional £100 a month extra just to lease the car, but the £100 a month additional in fuel costs too, with only marginal gains when it comes to real-world usage. Perhaps in early 2024 we could see a facelifted model of the e-Hybrid with a greater range and a nippier engine, as a first-gen performance hybrid it paints an interesting and exciting future to come.
I've just test driven the 2021 Seat Leon e-hybrid FR with 204 hp and I didn't experience any delay from pure electric to flat out using hybrid. The car was a very responsive. It was even slightly quicker from 0-60 miles than advertised. This Cupra and that Seat are basically the same car.
If VW group backlit the touch sliders for the volume and temp controls it would be so so much better. Major oversight on our ID3 as well.
Couldn't agree more - it's the same in many, many models and it does our head in!
got rid of my Golf 8 for pretty much that reason. I dont know how they can sit through hours of design meetings and testing and not notice!
YAY! Grace is back.
My lord, I can´t deside which one is most beautiful, the Cupra or Grace. Both of them look stunning.
So what are the better alternatives ?
Many in the UK do not have driveways only street parking so how do you plug these things in?
I'm in a 12th floor apartment and the underground carpark doesnt have power points so I'm a bit screwed for EV.
PHEVs are definitely designed for those who have off-street parking and somewhere to plug in every night. However, as EVs become more popular, on-street charging will need to improve too...
Move?
@@sargfowler9603 Do you get headaches being such a genius?
For me it is petrol in the format of Ford Fiesta with toys galore, speed to match my driving capabilities and all round good performer, made in Germany - so who needs another boring Leon ?
How much is the Electric range?
34 miles, scroll to 5:46.
Lay-on, NOT Le-on!
You same tom-ay-to, Grace says tom-ar-to!
I’d just opt for the Cupra Born to be honest. Bin the petrol engine altogether.
If it fits your lifestyle, the Cupra Born is a great alternative.
This offers the best of both with no range issues
why would a "driving electric" channel review gas vehicles? 🤔
PHEV is a smarter choice than BEV for many, many people.
Who in there right mind is buying hybrids
I have one. I pay zero on fuel for the most, since most of my journeys are local. Yet still have the luxury of having petrol for long journeys if needed, so never a need to worry.
Driving in hybrid mode still gets great miles per galon too
We've said it before and we'll say it again - plug-in hybrids are often a great stepping stone from petrol to full-EV. We feel it's imperative we help people every step of the way, and for many, plug-in hybrid is currently the best option.
Who in their right mind is buying electric
@@mkzwrld7641 I also enjoy the performance every now and then, despite this review I don't find it disappointing at all- I've enjoyed every second of the 4 months I've had my CUPRA Leon e-Hybrid. I've an average of 60MPG over 4,500 miles- bearing in mind I do a lot of motorway driving. But whenever I don't need to make my long journeys, such as going throughout town, I simply run the car in electric mode.
I find it handles really well around the country roads where I live, yes, it's not quite that of the 300 version but with fuel prices the way they are at the moment I'm so glad I didn't not only pay the additional £100 a month extra just to lease the car, but the £100 a month additional in fuel costs too, with only marginal gains when it comes to real-world usage.
Perhaps in early 2024 we could see a facelifted model of the e-Hybrid with a greater range and a nippier engine, as a first-gen performance hybrid it paints an interesting and exciting future to come.
People who say EVs aren't good enough, the charging is abysmal and resale is horrific.
This still applies two years after the original comment!