Modes of Operation: Electric

The system operates in this mode when the vehicle is propelled by the electrical power stored in the high voltage battery. The torque is supplied to the output shafts by the electric motor. This is the preferred mode whenever the desired torque is low and can be produced more efficiently by the electrical system than the engine.

• Drive - The electric motor drives transmission providing torque to wheels meeting driver demand.
• Driven -The transmission is driven by inertia of vehicle and provides regenerative energy to electric motor meeting all or a portion of the braking demand.