About the XV Crosstrek Hybrid
The XV Crosstrek Hybrid is the first gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle for Subaru. There are two hybrid
power sources on board the vehicle:
1. Gasoline stored in the fuel tank for the gasoline engine.
2. Electricity stored in a high voltage battery for the drive motor.
The result of combining these two power sources is improved fuel economy and reduced emissions. The
gasoline engine also powers a drive motor to charge the high voltage battery; unlike a pure all electric
vehicle, the XV Crosstrek Hybrid never needs to be charged from an external electric power source.
Depending on the driving conditions one or both sources are used to power the vehicle. The following
information explains how the XV Crosstrek Hybrid operates in various driving modes.
(1) During light acceleration at low speeds, the vehicle is powered by the drive motor. The gasoline
engine is shut off.
(2)
During normal driving, the vehicle is powered mainly by the gasoline engine. The gasoline engine
also powers the drive motor to charge the high voltage battery.
(3)
During full acceleration, such as climbing a hill, both the gasoline engine and the drive motor power
the vehicle.
(4)
During deceleration, such as when braking, the vehicle regenerates kinetic energy from the wheels to
produce electricity that charges the high voltage battery.
(5)
While the vehicle is stopped, the gasoline engine and drive motor may be off, however the system
remains on and operational.
Note:
While the vehicle is stopped, the gasoline engine may restart depending on conditions.
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