Hi Everyone,
I am a new owner from down-under (Sydney)
I put this question under a different heading and it didn't pick too much of interest so I am starting a new tread hoping to get some answers from more experienced owners.
My impression was that ICE runs at constant speed (1000 RPM) while charging the battery in series mode regardless of power requirement and the drive battery being depleted or not. But what I noticed is that ICE seems to run at a higher speed (audible engine sound) in series mode when more power is needed such as going steep uphill when drive battery is depleted. On flat section of the road when ICE kicks in to charge due to drained drive battery ICE is not audible at all. I know it is running & charging because I was watching the display all the time ( not watching the road, collision avoidance system warning sound came on and orange warning display came on so it works )
What's your experience on this? Does RPM of ICE change when running with a depleted drive battery in series mode depending on power requirement?
I know it charges at constant 1000 RPM if drive battery is not depleted and you hit the charge button regardless of if vehicle is moving or stationary.
I am a new owner from down-under (Sydney)
I put this question under a different heading and it didn't pick too much of interest so I am starting a new tread hoping to get some answers from more experienced owners.
My impression was that ICE runs at constant speed (1000 RPM) while charging the battery in series mode regardless of power requirement and the drive battery being depleted or not. But what I noticed is that ICE seems to run at a higher speed (audible engine sound) in series mode when more power is needed such as going steep uphill when drive battery is depleted. On flat section of the road when ICE kicks in to charge due to drained drive battery ICE is not audible at all. I know it is running & charging because I was watching the display all the time ( not watching the road, collision avoidance system warning sound came on and orange warning display came on so it works )
What's your experience on this? Does RPM of ICE change when running with a depleted drive battery in series mode depending on power requirement?
I know it charges at constant 1000 RPM if drive battery is not depleted and you hit the charge button regardless of if vehicle is moving or stationary.