SEAT currently has 2 different types of electric car within its range. Find out more about them here so you can choose one that’s right for you.
eTSI (mHEV – Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle) uses a smaller battery and a motor-generator that assists in creating electricity and boosting the petrol engine’s output. Though mild hybrid vehicles are not able to operate solely on electric (like e-HYBRID or fully electric vehicles can), they are able to reduce fuel consumption while boosting performance. A mild hybrid’s fuel source is gasoline, so their driving range is the same as, or even better than other petrol-fuelled vehicles.
e-HYBRID (PHEV – Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) combines the capabilities of a combustion-engine with those of a full-electric vehicle. An e-Hybrid can run solely on electricity, so when fully powered up, you can drive approximately 60km on stored battery energy. The vehicle can also function as a normal hybrid so you can drive using the petrol motor in combination with electric propulsion. On shorter trips or daily commutes, you can select a driver profile which lets you run the e-HYBRID like a fully electric vehicle.
Charging your e-HYBRID reduces fuel use and allows you to access restricted urban zones while enjoying reduced consumption. The e-HYBRID also regenerates battery power when braking which helps to extend battery range. Unlike a fully electric vehicle, the e-HYBRID can revert to regular hybrid operation once its electric range is depleted: letting you drive worry-free over longer distances thanks to the ICE engine (e.g. petrol, diesel).