Slight stutter in all electric mode when accelerating
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Slight stutter in all electric mode when accelerating
I just picked up the car, it has less than 200 miles on it and I've noticed that when I accelerate, at about 29 mph and then again at about 40mph there's a slight lag, almost like it's shifting gears. I've driven many other all electric, and plug-in hybrid vehicles and haven't noticed that, it's always a smooth ramp up to any speed.
I didn't think electric engine systems had more than 1 gear. Has anyone else noticed this, or is it something I should have checked out?
I didn't think electric engine systems had more than 1 gear. Has anyone else noticed this, or is it something I should have checked out?
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I have not needed more than electic motor acceleration in town or even on the highway, except when entering fast traffic from a ramp or passing on a 2 lane highway.
If you want ICE assist to be come on readily then drive in hybrid mode. It will still drive electric only when you are driving relaxed but will be faster to add in ICE to assist.
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If you want hard acceleration just step on the accelerator. The ICE kicks in on demand without needed to changing modes.
I have not needed more than electic motor acceleration in town or even on the highway, except when entering fast traffic from a ramp or passing on a 2 lane highway.
If you want ICE assist to be come on readily then drive in hybrid mode. It will still drive electric only when you are driving relaxed but will be faster to add in ICE to assist.
I have not needed more than electic motor acceleration in town or even on the highway, except when entering fast traffic from a ramp or passing on a 2 lane highway.
If you want ICE assist to be come on readily then drive in hybrid mode. It will still drive electric only when you are driving relaxed but will be faster to add in ICE to assist.
Last edited by Elvisfan0108; Sep 17, 2025 at 03:53 PM.
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