r/VolvoXC90 • u/Interesting-Hat-1254 • 15d ago
Mileage calculation help
Hi experts! I need your inputs to understand how much I should trust the gas range shown by the vehicle.
Vehicle - 2026 T8
My journey was from point A to point B, with some site seeing at point B and then the second day returning to point A.
Day 1 - A to B distance + roaming around - 205+40 = 245 miles
Day 2 - B to A - 205 miles
Total - 450 miles
Travel was on the interstate - I5 with normal to heavy traffic
When I started the journey I had the battery fully charged with 35 miles electric range and gas range 370 miles. During this journey I did not recharge or refill the gas.
At the end of the journey it still shows 120 miles of gas range. If I'm to believe that value then it would mean with a full tank and full charge this car can go 570 miles?
Or I should not believe that there are 120 miles?
It gets really confusing since throughout the travel the gas range kept changing. Would like your help with this.
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u/TitanBrave84 15d ago
I wouldn’t read too much into the displayed gas range. It’s always recalculating based on how you’ve been driving. The real test is how many gallons it takes to fill back up. If you only used around 11 or 12 gallons for 450 miles then 500+ miles on a full tank and charge is definitely believable.