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Is the Santa Fe PHEV's 51 km electric range realistic in Canadian winters?
The 51 km figure is measured under WLTP conditions at 23°C. In real-world Canadian winter use at -15°C with the cabin heater active, expect 32–38 km of usable electric range — still sufficient for a suburban commuter covering 30–35 km daily. The 13.8 kWh gross PHEV battery module is thermally insulated with active conditioning, allowing it to deliver close to 80 percent of rated capacity even in deep cold without pre-conditioning. Plugged into a Level 2 charger at 7.2 kW (optional upgrade on select trims), a full charge takes 1 hour 40 minutes. On a standard 120V household outlet, allow 8 to 9 hours for a complete charge.