The EV mode uses the electric motor. The engine restarts if it is required to support high driving demands.

Press the EV button on the centre console to cycle through the EV modes. The EV modes available are:

HYBRID: Operation of the electric motor and the engine is automatically determined by the vehicle, depending on the driving conditions and driver demand. The predictive energy optimisation feature automatically operates if a navigation route is set. See PREDICTIVE ENERGY OPTIMISATION.
EV: Electric vehicle mode.
SAVE. See SAVE.

The selected EV mode is displayed in the instrument panel. See HYBRID VEHICLE INFORMATION.

NOTE:

The engine may stay on longer than expected under certain conditions. These include:

- During engine re-learning following vehicle handover or a software update.

- To help reduce premature ageing of the engine oil.

Operation of the engine suspends operation of the EV mode. In this event, the EV message illuminates grey in the instrument panel to confirm the status change.

The following conditions may prevent the EV mode being enabled, or may prompt an engine restart if the EV mode is already active:

Selecting Sport (S). See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Mud ruts or sand program is selected. See TERRAIN RESPONSE OPERATION.
A steering wheel paddle shift is used to select a gear. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
The wade sensing feature is currently active. See WADE SENSING.
The auto stop/start system is deselected. See DEACTIVATING AUTO STOP/START.
The vehicle's battery charge levels are too low.
The vehicle's batteries are not at the required operating temperature.
The vehicle's current power demand exceeds the electrical power capability, displayed in the instrument panel's power gauge. See HYBRID VEHICLE INFORMATION.
High demand from the heating and ventilation systems.
The bonnet is opened.

In all of the previously listed events, the instrument panel displays a relevant message. Also, the instrument panel does not illuminate the EV message.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) MODE [G2890490]