EFFICIENT SPORTINESS
Alfa Romeo steps into the era of advanced hybrid technology.
Driving pleasure
The authentic pleasure of driving an Alfa Romeo, enhanced with a brand-new electrifying experience.
Performance
The ability to deliver the adrenaline of driving a performance car, that is part of the Alfa Romeo legend and DNA.
Enhanced efficiency
Outstanding in range with advanced efficiency.
HOME CHARGING
Effortlessly charge your Alfa Romeo from the comfort of your own home with a range of options to choose from. Our standard Mode 2 cable allows your to charge your Tonale Plug-in Hybrid overnight, with a full charge in under 6.5 hours. Or, for even faster charging, a 7KW wall box from one of our preferred suppliers, will charge your vehicle in under 2.5 hours.
PUBLIC CHARGING
Using public charging stations is becoming increasingly accessible as the charging network is expanding constantly. The battery pack can get to a full charge in only 2.5 hours.
MY ALFA CONNECT *
With the My Alfa Connect App you get access to connected services for your Alfa Romeo. You can plan your journey, consider the reachable range of your location as well as find your nearest charging station.
* For all new vehicles ordered starting from 1st of May 2023, My Assistant will be included in Connect ONE pack, the price of which is included in the vehicle price. My Remote, My Car, My Navigation and My eCharge will become Connect PLUS, that needs a specific Customers subscription. Connect PLUS is available at no additional cost for the first 6 months starting from the warranty start date. My Alert and My Wi-Fi will not change.
The images shown are for illustrative purposes only. The colours and details shown may differ when the vehicle is available due to technical and/or production and/or commercial reasons. Some images may include accessories and/or equipment that is not standard on all models and will be subject to additional payment when the vehicle becomes available.
Fuel consumption Alfa Romeo Tonale Hybrid MHEV range (l/100 km): 6,3-5,6; CO₂ emission (g/km): 144 -127. Type approval values determined on the basis of the WLTP combined cycle, homologated as of 26.05.2022. The values indicated are for comparative purposes.
Fuel combined consumption Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 range (l/100 km): 1,4 – 1,1; combined energy consumption (kWh/100km): 18,7 – 16,8; CO₂ emission (g/km): 33-26. Type approval values are determined on the basis of the WLTP combined cycle, homologated as of 4.11.2022. The values indicated are for comparative purposes.
All you need to know about the Hybrid technology
TECHNOLOGY
Alfa Romeo is entering the world of hybrid technology with the Tonale Hybrid and the new Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4.
Alfa Romeo now looks to the future through the Tonale Hybrid and the new Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4. The brand's first two hybrid models represent a new chapter in its history: iconic design combined with the innovative efficient sportiness.
Hybrid means using more than one power source for a new efficient driving experience.
SUV is an abbreviated term for Sports Utility Vehicle: this type of vehicle provides a more raised position for the driver compared to other cars. In the case of a hybrid SUV, you will feel the power of a traditional combustion engine powered by petrol working alongside an electric motor.
A hybrid car combines a traditional combustion engine with the power of an electric motor. With the technology of regenerative braking, they can also recharge their battery while you drive, capturing energy from deceleration and delivering it to your vehicle.
• ICE (Internal Combustion Engine): Internal Combustion Engine (internal combustion engine) is the traditional thermal energy engine (petrol, diesel, etc.) in which fuel combustion is activated through an oxidizer (usually air) inside a combustion chamber that is an integral part of the movement circuit of the fluid.
• MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle): this is a combination of an combustion engine and an electric motor, like the Alfa Romeo Tonale Hybrid. The battery is charged by the internal combustion engine as well as by regenerative braking. On the Alfa Romeo Tonale Hybrid, when the battery is charged, the technology allows you to make several driving maneuvers in the full electric mode.
• HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle): internal combustion engine and electric motor combined. The battery is charged by the internal combustion engine and by regenerative braking. Battery performance allows for short trips in all-electric mode.
• PLUG-IN HYBRID: this type offers a combination of an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, like the Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4. The battery is also charged from an external source (charging socket) and through regenerative braking. On the Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4, the battery performance allows journeys up to 50miles in the urban EV range.
• BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle): traction is provided exclusively by an electric motor. Driving is electric and charging is achieved only through an external source and regenerative braking.
• REEV (Range Extended Electric Vehicle): has a small petrol powered generator to recharge the battery and allow extended range when the battery level is low.
Plug-In Hybrid is one of the best solutions to exploit the strengths of using an internal combustion engine (ICE) and an electric motor combined. Furthermore, within the hybrid world, the Plug-In Hybrid guarantees optimal balance between electric range, charge time, fuel economy, driveability and performance.
Plug-In Hybrid cars offer many of the advantages of electric vehicles, such as lower running costs, a silent journey, and zero emissions in the case of pure electric driving, while ensuring the flexibility of a conventional combustion engine for longer trips, without necessarily recharging the battery from an external source. The combination of the combustion engine and the electric motor can also allow the vehicle to deliver a higher level of torque and performance than conventional larger-displacement engines. Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 represents an advanced solution, which will increase performance and driving comfort lower emissions than thermal engine vehicles.
RECHARGE
The time range will be around 2.5 hours, when using in power upgrade (Either a wall box or a public charging station)
Through the vehicle’s Infotainment system or by the My Alfa Connect mobile app.
When charging at home, you will have the ability to set a preferred charging time (for example, over-night) and choose the level of power of the charging program through a dedicated section of the infotainment system.
The ICE engine (internal combustion engine) will automatically turn on to guarantee on-road driving. The system is designed to guarantee a minimum level of charge in order to ensure Q4 performance.
The batteries are designed to function properly at all the average temperatures of the year. Autonomy can be reduced depending upon exposure of the car to very warm temperatures for a very long time, as energy is used to cool the batteries. Similarly, in the case of very low temperatures, the autonomy will be reduced because the energy will be used to heat the batteries.
The vehicle will charge while driving, or by connecting it to an external power outlet.
The Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 will charge the battery through:
1- Regenerative braking: it converts the vehicle’s kinetic energy into electrical energy and uses it to charge the battery, instead of wasting it as thermal energy as with conventional ICE brakes. Electric motors consume energy to provide movement. When this movement is no longer required (for example in the slowing down phase), the braking force is used to reverse the motor action and generates electricity. The process is known as regenerative braking and the electricity generated can be sent to the battery. In the right conditions the autonomy of an electric car can be extended by more than 10%, due to the collection of regenerated electricity.
2- E-Save driving mode: by setting this mode, the system will keep the battery at a defined charge level, or can recharge the battery up to a set threshold.
The Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 will be equipped with a domestic charging cable (called Mode 2) which will connect to the vehicle's Type 2 socket. This means that you will be able to charge the car from a home garage or at home, if an external socket is present. An on-board charger converts alternating current into direct current for charging. Through the infotainment interface, or through the appropriate My Alfa Connect app that you will be able to download on your smartphone, it will be possible to set the recharge time and maximum current threshold that you require to absorb from your home system. For a faster charge, you will have the possibility to install a domestic wall box that operates up to 22kW.
• Standard: Home charging cable. The Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 is already equipped with a standard domestic charging cable which can be connected to any domestic socket.
• Optional: High speed charging cable. Type 3 charging cable that allows you to charge the vehicle from a public charging column and from an eProWallbox.