The SEAT Leon e-HYBRID - distances of more than 60 kilometers - automatic hybrid mode

If several longer distances are combined and the capacity of the battery is exceeded, the hybrid mode is required. In this case, the electric motor is no longer the standard drive and it is best to enter the route into the navigation system so that the vehicle can always determine the optimal driving mode. “In the automatic hybrid mode, the vehicle can manage the use of the battery capacity with the help of the navigation system. In city traffic, for example, the electric motor is used exclusively, which becomes a secondary drive on the expressway sections. The aim is to make optimal use of the electric drive and to reach the next charging point with an empty battery, ”explains Lux. For more complex routes with intermediate stops, the“ Intelligent Hybrid ”function determines which drive is used