450h+ difference HV Vs. Auto EV/HV mode?
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450h+ difference HV Vs. Auto EV/HV mode?
What is the actual difference. In HV mode it uses the electric motors and the gas engine to manage the propulsion of the suv. In Auto EV/HV mode it uses the electric motors and the gas.
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rlee131 (08-16-22)
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MKC91 (06-29-24)
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Car defaults to EV mode when turned on. Press the HV/EV button, it will change to HV mode, which will run like 350h. Press the other button, you can change to Auto EV/HV which will use EV and the computer will use HV when it needs more power.
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EV acceleration questions
Thanks for your answers
YMMV,
MidCow3
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#8
Interesting! The first question is, So if you have it in EV-only mode and you try to accelerate rapidly by pressing the gas pedal all the way down to the floorboard does it stay in EV mode, or does it add the ICE (HV)? And the second question if it stays in EV mode only what is the effective 0 to 60 acceleration time.
Thanks for your answers
YMMV,
MidCow3
Thanks for your answers
YMMV,
MidCow3
In HV mode, particularly in Sport, I believe I'm using the EV motor too as I'm exhausting some charge during 'spirited' driving. I typically don't have the energy monitor up, just notice the EV range drop. Sport mode does make a bit of difference, haven't used Sport S much.
Since the ICE kicks in unexpectedly sometimes, if I'm planning any harder driving, I try to warm it up ahead of time.
Also, in EV mode, if my battery is full and I'm going downhill or when I'm heading down steep enough of a grade (regardless of battery level) and I brake hard enough or downshift the ICE also comes on. This has been fairly consistent. In some cases, it seems that the ICE is just on and idling for a bit but the EV motor is providing the main power as the RPMs don't vary with acceleration.
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midcow3 (07-25-22)
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Interesting! The first question is, So if you have it in EV-only mode and you try to accelerate rapidly by pressing the gas pedal all the way down to the floorboard does it stay in EV mode, or does it add the ICE (HV)? And the second question if it stays in EV mode only what is the effective 0 to 60 acceleration time.
Thanks for your answers
YMMV,
MidCow3
Thanks for your answers
YMMV,
MidCow3
I don't have 0-60 time for EV, but I'm sure it is slower. But it does not feel slow because of the instant torque that you get on EV.
#10
thanks for answers
In EV mode if I floor it, the ICE comes on. I'm really not sure what Auto is for, I've used it a few times, but can't tell the difference. I tend to switch between EV and HV based on what I know about my trip anyway, and doubt the car could do better.
In HV mode, particularly in Sport, I believe I'm using the EV motor too as I'm exhausting some charge during 'spirited' driving. I typically don't have the energy monitor up, just notice the EV range drop. Sport mode does make a bit of difference, haven't used Sport S much.
Since the ICE kicks in unexpectedly sometimes, if I'm planning any harder driving, I try to warm it up ahead of time.
Also, in EV mode, if my battery is full and I'm going downhill or when I'm heading down steep enough of a grade (regardless of battery level) and I brake hard enough or downshift the ICE also comes on. This has been fairly consistent. In some cases, it seems that the ICE is just on and idling for a bit but the EV motor is providing the main power as the RPMs don't vary with acceleration.
In HV mode, particularly in Sport, I believe I'm using the EV motor too as I'm exhausting some charge during 'spirited' driving. I typically don't have the energy monitor up, just notice the EV range drop. Sport mode does make a bit of difference, haven't used Sport S much.
Since the ICE kicks in unexpectedly sometimes, if I'm planning any harder driving, I try to warm it up ahead of time.
Also, in EV mode, if my battery is full and I'm going downhill or when I'm heading down steep enough of a grade (regardless of battery level) and I brake hard enough or downshift the ICE also comes on. This has been fairly consistent. In some cases, it seems that the ICE is just on and idling for a bit but the EV motor is providing the main power as the RPMs don't vary with acceleration.
MidCow3
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In EV mode if I floor it, the ICE comes on. I'm really not sure what Auto is for, I've used it a few times, but can't tell the difference. I tend to switch between EV and HV based on what I know about my trip anyway, and doubt the car could do better.
In HV mode, particularly in Sport, I believe I'm using the EV motor too as I'm exhausting some charge during 'spirited' driving. I typically don't have the energy monitor up, just notice the EV range drop. Sport mode does make a bit of difference, haven't used Sport S much.
Since the ICE kicks in unexpectedly sometimes, if I'm planning any harder driving, I try to warm it up ahead of time.
Also, in EV mode, if my battery is full and I'm going downhill or when I'm heading down steep enough of a grade (regardless of battery level) and I brake hard enough or downshift the ICE also comes on. This has been fairly consistent. In some cases, it seems that the ICE is just on and idling for a bit but the EV motor is providing the main power as the RPMs don't vary with acceleration.
In HV mode, particularly in Sport, I believe I'm using the EV motor too as I'm exhausting some charge during 'spirited' driving. I typically don't have the energy monitor up, just notice the EV range drop. Sport mode does make a bit of difference, haven't used Sport S much.
Since the ICE kicks in unexpectedly sometimes, if I'm planning any harder driving, I try to warm it up ahead of time.
Also, in EV mode, if my battery is full and I'm going downhill or when I'm heading down steep enough of a grade (regardless of battery level) and I brake hard enough or downshift the ICE also comes on. This has been fairly consistent. In some cases, it seems that the ICE is just on and idling for a bit but the EV motor is providing the main power as the RPMs don't vary with acceleration.
Only when the weather is extremely cold is when the ICE engine will turn on - even on EV mode.
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Likewise as @lsft . When I'm in EV mode and I floor it the ICE doesn't come on. It only engages when exceeding 120KM/H.
When I am on EV mode and floor it, the ICE does not come on for me. You sure you are on EV mode as the ICE shouldn't turn on in EV mode. In Auto EV/HV mode, it will turn on in certain situations and I have seen that when I'm on Auto EV/HV mode.
Only when the weather is extremely cold is when the ICE engine will turn on - even on EV mode.
Only when the weather is extremely cold is when the ICE engine will turn on - even on EV mode.
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Utopiag (07-26-22)
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Likewise as @lsft . When I'm in EV mode and I floor it the ICE doesn't come on. It only engages when exceeding 120KM/H.