[Shawn]

I am not an expert on the plug in hybrid engine but it is my understanding that the car will run as a normal hybrid once the battery is depleted. I am not sure if there is a horse power drop off when that happens. I assume that PowerShot mode wont be enabled since the battery is spent but I might be wrong. Anyone have any information on what the impact is once the battery is empty?

 

[RumbleBee]

Hey @Shawn welcome to the forum! That's always been my understanding with how PHEVs go. It won't be fully empty but instead will be low enough to keep the essential stuff going. That being said you shouldn't regularly have the battery at low.

Which Hornet model are you looking to get?

 

[MoparFTW]

Hey @Shawn are you planning to drive long distances with your Hornet?

 

[Shawn]

Hey @Shawn welcome to the forum! That's always been my understanding with how PHEVs go. It won't be fully empty but instead will be low enough to keep the essential stuff going. That being said you shouldn't regularly have the battery at low.

Which Hornet model are you looking to get?

I am thinking RT

 

[Shawn]

Hey @Shawn are you planning to drive long distances with your Hornet?

Not as a general rule but I do make several 100 mile trips per year.