>>How long does it take to charge at the various types of charger and what chargers can it use?
It max charges about 3kW, so a charge takes 2-3 hours from a granny socket or public charger - there is no facility to 'rapid charge' as the battery is only about 6kWh.
>>What should a car come with in the way of cables etc?
Cable to connect to a 3-pin socket. It doesn't routinely come with a type-2 lead for public chargers (which cost £100-150).
>>What is the real life electric only range?
15-20 miles in summer, 10-12 miles winter - It can go up to 78mph in pure EV mode.
>>What mpg would you get on a long motorway journey?
Assuming you've used up the battery, it manages 40-45mpg running as an ICE on the motorway.
>>Do you get much braking from active regeneration to improve efficiency and save brake wear and tear?
When you lift of the throttle it gives quite mild regen (or none at all in 'eco-pro' mode) - as you press the brake it dials in more regen then adds in friction braking depending how firm you push.
>>Does the preconditioning both heat and cool and is it only available when plugged in?
I never use this as the battery is so small and would eat up range - it heats/cools very quickly anyway once you get in.
>>Does the car connect to internet (to use app) over mobile network or WiFi and does this cost?
Don't know - don't use the app!
Over nearly 6000 miles I'm averaging 69mpg, which includes a lot more longer drives that was intended (missus is in hospital so hasn't been commuting in it since May).
Performance is lovely - 0-60 in 6.7s - much better than any of the other PHEVs.
The 225xe that have been built since July have a slightly bigger battery and can manage ~30 miles summer (so probably ~20 miles winter) but I think the drivetrain is otherwise the same.
Mine is this model - the tech specs shown are for the newest builds: tinyurl.com/y4d2aavj
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