Pattern Select Switch EV/HV Mode Circuit [08/2023 - ]: Description
- EV mode
When a sufficient amount of electricity is remaining after charging, EV driving is performed using electricity stored in the HV battery.
Depending on the situation, EV driving may be canceled and both gasoline engine and electric motor are used (HV mode).
When in EV mode, the "EV MODE" indicator illuminates.
When in HV mode, the "HV MODE" indicator illuminates.
- HV battery charge mode
Electricity generated in the gasoline engine can be stored in the HV battery by switching to the HV battery charge mode when electricity needed for EV driving is not remaining.
When in the HV battery charge mode, the HV battery can be charged while driving. However, the gasoline engine runs to charge the battery and fuel consumption becomes higher compared with driving in HV mode.
When in the HV battery charge mode, the "CHG MODE" indicator illuminates.