Hybrid powertrains.
More efficient, more flexibility.
Hybrid powertrains offer 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 petrol fuel, 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.
Hybrid cars switch seamlessly between their 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.
If the right conditions are met 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 acceleration or driving uphill, the electric motor and petrol engine can 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.
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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 Hyundai hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars can 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 hybrid vehicles 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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i-Pedal 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 utilises the ADAS systems to automatically control the level of regenerative braking to react to the traffic ahead.
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 into a home wall box or from a charging station. When the electric-only range is depleted, you will have to charge the vehicle or continue 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.
