Hyundai Ioniq: Driving the Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle / Plug-in Hybrid Mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

EV/HEV Button

Pressing the [EV/HEV] button changes the plug-in hybrid system modes, between Electric (CD) mode and Hybrid (CS) mode.

Each time the mode is changed a corresponding indicator is displayed on the instrument cluster as follows.

Plug-in Hybrid Mode Indicator

• CD (Charge Depleting, Electric) mode

: The high-voltage (hybrid) battery is used to drive the vehicle.

• CS (Charge Sustaining, Hybrid) mode

: The high-voltage (hybrid) battery and gasoline engine is used to drive the vehicle.

Information

Even when the battery charging rate is high and driving in electric mode is possible, engine may turn on in some areas to protect the system.