[drivethemachine]

Just came across this. If you ever wanted to take a closer look at the electric motor integrated into the transmission, and how the system components interact. Some fun facts I learned:
the AC is only powered from the hybrid battery, no more mechanical connection to the engine.
up to 10% pressure on the brake pedal will not engage the actual brakes, it will simply increase charging (I'm hoping that this will reduce brake wear)

https://x-engineer.org/automotive-en...-architecture/

[Volasko]

I came across this post from a google search function, I'm glad you found it. It helped answer everything I had about how the multiple powertrains interact with each other. Learned a few new things too, thanks for posting!

*Yes I know this is a dead thread, figured I would give some appreciation where it is due.

[G30M]

thanks but i'm too dumb to understand

does the electric motor power before or after the gearbox? how does it do 4wd with electric? do you change gears when on electric?

[LogicalApex]

Originally Posted by g21

thanks but i'm too dumb to understand

does the electric motor power before or after the gearbox? how does it do 4wd with electric? do you change gears when on electric?

The electric motor is integrated into the transmission. So it is “in the gearbox” from that perspective.

It does 4WD just like the ICE variation does since 4WD is handled downstream from the transmission.

Yes, the car changes gears on electric. Although a single gear is popular in many BEVs it is less efficient as speeds increase.

[G30M]

it changes gear on electric! wow why has nobody ever mentioned that in reviews and videos!

probably driving as slow as possible to eek out every last yard ...

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by g21

it changes gear on electric! wow why has nobody ever mentioned that in reviews and videos!

probably driving as slow as possible to eek out every last yard ...

If you think about it, the electric motor runs in parallel, on the same drive shaft (clutches permitting) as the ICE. There is therefore a limited rev range for the motor, compared to the full BEV motor. Using the gearbox for the PHEV is the simple solution.