Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) system

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The HYUNDAI Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) shares the characteristics of both a conventional hybrid electric vehicle and an all-electric vehicle.

When used as a conventional hybrid electric vehicle, the HEV computer selectively operates between the engine and the electric motor or even both at the same time.

When it is operating in the electric vehicle mode, the vehicle is driven only using the electric motor over a certain distance until the hybrid battery becomes low. The driving distance in EV mode depends on customer driving style and road conditions. Aggressive driving maneuvers may at times temporarily enable the engine to operate for maximum power.

The hybrid battery can be fully charged by connecting a plug to an external electric power source.

CD (Charge Depleting) Mode

(1) Electric Vehicle Mode - Electric motor

CS (Charge Sustaining) Mode

(2) Startup/Low speed - Motor

(3) Acceleration - Engine + Motor

(4) High speed - Engine + Motor

(5) Deceleration - Charging

Charging

External charging - Battery charging