Engine running while the vehicle is sta-
tionary
The combustion engine is running while the
vehicle is stationary. The high-voltage battery is
not being charged.
The arrows for the energy flow are not shown.
The combustion engine is highlighted.
Charging while the vehicle is stationary
The internal combustion engine drives the elec-
tric motor. The electric motor is operating as an
alternator. The high-voltage battery is charging.
The arrow representing energy flow is shown in
white.
Driving using the internal combustion
engine
The internal combustion engine powers the
vehicle.
The arrows for the energy flow are shown in
white.
Driving using the internal combustion
engine and boost mode
If you accelerate the vehicle rapidly, the electric
motor supports the combustion engine by pro-
viding additional drive torque.
The arrows for the energy flow are shown in red.
Driving using the internal combustion
engine and energy recuperation
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Plug-in hybrid operation
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