First Mile mpg

I do the same thing, terrain allowing, until I get to S2 and can force shutoff with the EV button.

I moved a couple of months ago, and the road through my new development is ideal for this: a gradual downhill for about 1/3 mile. It's lightly traveled, so I accelerate only to about 20 MPH before putting it N. That's normally enough for momentum to carry me to the stop sign.

It's especially helpful given that I can't plug in the block heater at my new place.

 

It will if the car's at idle, but not while trying to glide until S3/S4 (ICE temp 70C) is reached.

 

My feeling is that using N in this way delays recharging the HV battery while the ICE is operating at low efficiency. This will have to be done later, and then the ICE may be operating more efficiently so perhaps there is an overall gain. But don't take too much notice of the first 5 minute bar. Its the long term figure that matters.

 

There is no recharging of the battery during S1 anyway. The electric motor propels the car while the ICE's total focus is on warming itself and the catalytic converter. So running in neutral during this stage is to minimize battery discharge.

 

Hmm, could be. In fact, it must be, if that's how yours behaves. Seems odd that while an S3 glide from speeds <35 MPH is prevented (same as the US version), yours allows it in S2. Another of the great engineering mysteries of the car.

 

Yep, that's why I use the EV switch pretty frequently during warmup in this cold weather. And I keep the heater off as much as I can tolerate so I get it up to full operating temp ASAP.

You Brits sure do things wacky!