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Plug-in Hybrid EV System
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Main features
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It is operated as an electric vehicle in the EV
drive mode using the electrical power stored
in the drive battery,
*1
according to the re-
maining amount of the drive battery. It is also
automatic control
*2
for driving in series hy-
brid mode or parallel hybrid mode using en-
gine power from EV drive mode according to
the driving condition or if the charging level
of the drive battery is decreased.
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With the high performance motor, noise
and vibration during driving is mini-
mized and powerful acceleration can al-
so be obtained.
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With the regenerative brake, the drive
battery is automatically charged when
the accelerator is released.
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If there is a remaining amount in the drive
battery, it is actively driven in the EV
drive mode. The cruising range varies de-
pending on the remaining charge in the
drive battery, vehicle speed, and air condi-
tioner operating conditions.
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You can adjust the timing to switch to the
EV drive mode by using the battery save
switch. Refer to “Battery save switch” on
page 7-21.
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The vehicle can be charged from EV
charge power outlets (rated AC
220-240 V).
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Quick charging using CHAdeMO quick
charger (if so equipped) is available.
CHAdeMO is a quick charging standard
for electric vehicles that is promoted by
Japan for adoption as an international
standard.
EV drive mode
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The vehicle is driven by the motors us-
ing only electrical power stored in the
drive battery. However, EV drive mode
is cancelled depending on the drive bat-
tery level, vehicle speed, and air condi-
tioner operating conditions. Pay atten-
tion to the following points:
• Check the EV cruising range in the in-
formation screen. Refer to “EV cruis-
ing range display/Total cruising range
display” on page 6-14.
• Drive your vehicle at moderate speeds
avoiding quick acceleration/decelera-
tion. Repeated quick acceleration/
deceleration causes the drive battery
level to decrease quickly, which ex-
tremely reduces the EV cruising
range.
Series hybrid mode
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The vehicle is driven by the motors us-
ing only the electricity generated by the
engine. This mode is used when the
drive battery level is low, at quick accel-
eration, or when power is required like
climbing uphill.
Parallel hybrid mode
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The vehicle is driven by the power of the
engine, assisted by motors. This mode is
used during high-speed driving with bet-
ter engine efficiency.
The roles of the motors and en-
gine in each drive mode
Motor Engine
Driving
condi-
tions
EV Drive
Mode
ON OFF
Driving
on streets
and com-
muting
Series
Hybrid
Mode
ON
Generates
electricity
Powerful
accelera-
tion up-
hill such
as moun-
tain road
Plug-in Hybrid EV System
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General information
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