Kia Sportage Hybrid 2024 Owner's Manual page 15

Hybrid system overview
EV propulsion
ONQ5EP031105L
A: Electric Mode
Only the motor power is used to drive
the vehicle.
(Battery → Wheel)
Power assist
ONQ5EP031106L
A: Hybrid Mode
Both the motor and the engine power
are used to drive the vehicle.
(Battery & Engine → Wheel)
Engine only propulsion
ONQ5EP031107L
A: Engine Mode
Only the engine power is used to drive
the vehicle.
(Engine → Wheel)
Engine generation
ONQ5EP031108L
A: Charging
When the vehicle is stopped, the high-
voltage battery is charged up by the
engine.
(Engine → Battery)
Regeneration
ONQ5EP031109L
A: Charging
The high-voltage battery is charged up
by the regenerative brake system.
(Wheel → Battery)
Engine brake
ONQ5EP031110L
A: Engine Braking
The engine braking is used to decelerate
the vehicle.
(Wheel → Engine)
Driving the hybrid vehicle
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