Electric when you want it. Petrol when you need it. The new TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid offers the best of both worlds. And once the electric-only range is depleted, you can plug into a charging station – or just continue on with the petrol engine.
Smartstream 1.6T-GDi PHEV
A maximum power of 272ps at 5,500rpm & a maximum torque of 304Nm at ~2,200rpm
Max.
Power
272ps
Max. Torque
304Nm
Energy flow – how Tucson Plug-in Hybrid works
Depending on the driving situation, the Tucson Plug-in Hybrid switches seamlessly between its petrol engine and electric motor, sometimes using both. 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. This complex energy flow is illustrated in these animations.
Start/ Low Speed
When starting or driving at low speed, the electricity stored in the battery powers the electric motor to accelerate the Tucson Plug-in Hybrid.
Acceleration/ Uphill
During heavy acceleration or driving uphill, the electric motor and petrol engine work in parallel to maximise acceleration and minimise fuel consumption.
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.
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.
Regenerative Braking
When decelerating (e.g. through braking or when driving downhill) the electric motor operates as a generator and regenerates kinetic energy into electric energy, which is then stored in the battery.
