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PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
The CT6 PLUG-IN provides the power and torque response you
demand, based on accelerator pedal input, by efficiently combining
the propulsion power of the high voltage battery and high-output
2.0L turbocharged engine, and sending it to the drive wheels
through the electric variable transmission.
MAXIMUM EV OPERATION
The system works auto-
matically in real time
to provide the most
efficient use of both pro-
pulsion power sources.
When fully charged, the
high voltage battery is
the dominant propul-
sion power source and
the engine will turn on
occasionally to provide
supplemental power. The Electric Vehicle (EV) Operation Gauge
indicates when the engine will turn on.
The vehicle will operate in EV mode under light or moderate driving
conditions for approximately 30 miles and up to speeds of 78 mph.
Under aggressive acceleration, the engine will turn on to assist the
high voltage battery. The engine will turn off and EV operation will
resume once the vehicle is driven under light or moderate driving
conditions again.
HYBRID/EV OPERATION
When the high voltage battery is depleted, the engine is the
dominant propulsion power source and the high voltage battery
will provide only supplemental propulsion power.
The Total Power Gauge
shows the current source
of power. The high volt-
age battery will store
enough energy to provide
some Hybrid/EV driving
or supplemental power.
Full EV driving can only
resume if the vehicle is
plugged in to charge.
POWER GAUGE
The Power Gauge shows the vehicle’s current total power consump-
tion from both the engine and high voltage battery. The gauge also
indicates when energy is being recaptured during regenerative
braking and coasting.
• The yellow area
indicates high
power usage.
• The white area
indicates power is
being provided by the
engine and/or high
voltage battery.
• The green area indi-
cates power is being
regenerated.
