Got our 4Xe last April and absolutely love it. I have found that when we are driving it around town the 25 electric miles is more than enough for running errands and short commutes. It averages better than 50 MPG, when on longer drives of say 200 miles we are averaging 33 MPG driving in...
So I own a new 4Xe and would advise that you open the fuse/relay panel next to the battery. Make sure to firmly press down on each of the relays and fuses to confirm that they are seated. If they are loose you will hear and feel a click to indicate that they are properly seated. I believe...