Hybrid powertrains.
Less emissions, more flexibility.
Hybrid powertrains offer the fun of electric acceleration, increased fuel efficiency, and all the flexibility of a petrol car. Plug-in hybrids have more battery capacity and offer a longer all-electric driving range with zero tailpipe emissions.
What is the difference?
Regular hybrids run primarily on fossil fuels, but get some electrical energy from regenerative braking. Plug-in hybrids have a larger, rechargeable battery, allowing for longer pure electric driving ranges (depending on conditions).
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Hybrid technology.
Depending on the driving situation, Hyundai hybrid cars switches seamlessly between its petrol engine and electric motor. The regenerative braking system charges the battery by using the electric motor to slow the car. The energy stored in the battery then powers the electric motor to help in acceleration, uphill driving and low speed driving.
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Start/ Low Speed.
When starting or driving at low speed, the electricity stored in the battery powers the electric motor to accelerate the car.
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Acceleration/Uphill.
During heavy acceleration or driving uphill, the electric motor and petrol engine work in parallel to maximise acceleration and minimise fuel consumption. 1
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Constant Speed.
At constant speeds, power is provided by either the petrol engine or the electric motor, whichever is the most energy-efficient in that situation.
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Deceleration/Downhill.
The regenerative braking system charges the battery by using the electric motor to slow the car. When decelerating or driving downhill, the energy generated is stored in the battery.
Charging while driving: regenerative braking.
All hybrid and electric cars charge the lithium-ion battery by using the electric motor as a generator when the car is being slowed down. With adjustable regenerative breaking, you are in charge of the process.
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Adjustable regenerative braking.
Braking is optimised to get the most out of the recuperative braking system, helping Kona Electric maintain a healthy state of charge (SOC). The driver can easily adjust the level of regenerative braking through the paddle shifters behind the steering wheel. -
Regenerative braking levels.
Level 0: Regenerative braking is not in operation and the battery is not being charged. Level 1 to level 3: With each level higher, the car decelerates more using the electric motor, increasing the charging strength at the same time. The higher the level, the more the car slows and charges the battery when you take your foot off the accelerator.
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1-paddle mode.
It is also possible to actively brake the car using the paddle shifter. Simply pull the left paddle shifter and hold. -
Hold.
Pull the left paddle shifter and hold to activate maximum strength regenerative braking. Charging strength is the strongest in this mode.
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Smart regenerative braking.
The smart regenerative braking system utilizes the on-board radar sensor to automatically control the level of regenerative braking to react to the traffic ahead. Additionally, it also detects if the car is driving up or downhill and adjusts accordingly.
Hybrid motor and batteries.
The petrol engine used in hybrids and plug-in hybrids is the same as in non-hybrid cars with their modern engine and transmission technologies. An electric motor and lithium-ion batteries complete the hybrid powertrain.
Plug-in
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
Plug-in hybrids have a larger battery (though not as large as a fully-electric vehicle's) on board, which can be recharged by plugging it in. And once the electric-only range is depleted, you can plug into a charging station – or just continue on with the petrol engine. The plug-in then operates as expected on a full hybrid drive system. Compared to a regular hybrid, plug-in hybrids provide a longer electric-only range, meaning that for shorter journeys you may not need to consume any fuel at all!
Charging options.
You can either charge your plug-in hybrid at home, with a wallbox or your regular AC charging.
