The Kia Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) uses both the gasoline engine and the electric motor for power. The electric motor is run by a high-voltage HEV battery.

Depending on driving conditions, the HEV computer selectively operates between the engine and the electric motor or both at the same time.

Fuel efficiency increases when your vehicle is driven by the electric motor with the HEV battery.

The HEV battery charge must be maintained, so at times the engine will come on even at idle to act as a generator. Charging also occurs when decelerating or by regenerative braking.

Electric motor	Electric motor + Engine	Engine	Charging	Engine OFF
OMQ4H050001L
1. Startup/Low speed cruise	2. Acceleration	3. High speed cruise	4. Deceleration	5. Stop
WKIA_275	WKIA_276	WKIA_277	WKIA_278	WKIA_279