Grid plug
Battery
E-motor
Wheels
EXTERNAL CHARGING · ELECTRIC DRIVE
Grid plug
Battery
E-motor
Wheels
EXTERNAL CHARGING · ELECTRIC DRIVE
A battery powers the electric motor. No combustion engine. Recharge from an external power source.
ELECTRIC DRIVE · NO ENGINE
EREV/REEV
02Range-extended electric
Grid plug
Battery
E-motor
Wheels
Engine
Generator
NO MECHANICAL ENGINE-TO-WHEEL LINK
Grid plug
Battery
E-motor
Wheels
Engine
Generator
NO MECHANICAL ENGINE-TO-WHEEL LINK
Plug in to charge the battery. The engine drives a generator to charge the battery and supply electric drive. Only the e-motor drives the wheels.
ELECTRIC DRIVE · NO ENGINE-TO-WHEEL LINK
PHEV
03Series–parallel plug-in example
Grid plug
Battery
E-motor
Wheels
Engine
Generator
Clutch engaged
Grid plug
Battery
E-motor
Wheels
Engine
Generator
Clutch engaged
Plug in to charge the battery. In series mode, the engine drives a generator. In parallel mode, a clutch allows engine and e-motor drive.
EV · SERIES · PARALLEL DRIVE
Simplified layouts. PHEV shows a series–parallel example; architectures and operating modes vary by vehicle.