Adopting the right driving style can reduce consumption, damage to the environment, and wear and tear to the electric drive, brakes
and tyres. The following section lists a few tips for easing the strain on the environment and your bank account.
Using brake energy recuperation
Brake energy recuperation allows the energy of the rolling vehicle to be used to charge the high-voltage battery (→ Brake energy
recuperation).
Have your vehicle serviced on a regular basis
Regular maintenance is an essential prerequisite for economical driving and increases the service life of the vehicle.
Do not drive with unnecessary loads in the vehicle
You can reduce energy consumption by clearing out the luggage compartment before setting off, for example by removing empty drink
crates or unused child seats.
In order to keep the drag coefficient of the vehicle as low as possible, remove attachments and add-on parts such as ski, bicycle or roof
carriers after use.
Save electrical energy
Convenience features such as the air conditioning system or window heating require energy from the high-voltage battery.
If you want to increase the range of the vehicle:
—Set a higher interior temperature in summer and a lower temperature in winter. Air the vehicle before starting your journey at high
outside temperatures.
—If an external power supply is available, use the stationary air conditioning.
—Switch off all convenience features that are not needed.
Your authorised Volkswagen repairer will gladly provide you with further information on correct maintenance and
replacement parts that are particularly energy-efficient, e.g. new tyres.
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