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Our self-charging Hybrid cars feature a petrol engine, 2 compact electric motors and a small battery pack. This battery pack is powered by the engine as well as kinetic energy that is recuperated when the car is in motion, particularly when slowing down and braking. This is sometimes referred to as “self-charging”. Once the car starts to accelerate again, the electric motor is powered by electricity from the batteries, helping the car gain speed.
It is complex to determine the exact range or time for driving in purely electric mode, as the battery is constantly being charged and can be used as often as the car needs it. The driving mode is mainly influenced by the driver's input: strong or smooth acceleration, driving speed, etc.
In most urban driving situations, optimum efficiency is achieved through seamless transitions between EV Drive and Hybrid Drive. For driving at highway speeds, Engine Drive is used, supplemented by an on-demand peak power ‘boost’ from the electric propulsion motor for fast acceleration. As this is a self-charging hybrid model, the battery is charged through regenerative braking and by the internal combustion engine.
This video will help you understand better how our Hybrid drivetrain works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6glpZTRT6qE
Our self-charging Hybrid cars feature a petrol engine, 2 compact electric motors and a small battery pack. This battery pack is powered by the engine as well as kinetic energy that is recuperated when the car is in motion, particularly when slowing down and braking. This is sometimes referred to as “self-charging”. Once the car starts to accelerate again, the electric motor is powered by electricity from the batteries, helping the car gain speed.
It is complex to determine the exact range or time for driving in purely electric mode, as the battery is constantly being charged and can be used as often as the car needs it. The driving mode is mainly influenced by the driver's input: strong or smooth acceleration, driving speed, etc.
In most urban driving situations, optimum efficiency is achieved through seamless transitions between EV Drive and Hybrid Drive. For driving at highway speeds, Engine Drive is used, supplemented by an on-demand peak power ‘boost’ from the electric propulsion motor for fast acceleration. As this is a self-charging hybrid model, the battery is charged through regenerative braking and by the internal combustion engine.
This video will help you understand better how our Hybrid drivetrain works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6glpZTRT6qE
Please also check the diagram below, for your reference (km/h - metric):
You can also find additional information about our Hybrid system on the following page: https://www.honda.co.uk/cars/world-of-honda/present/hybrid/performance.html
Once again, thank you for contacting your Honda Digital Team