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I am still trying to decipher the protocol for the EV icon.

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by tzx4, Mar 17, 2016.

  1. tzx4

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    My experience with my former Prius C and some limited time in a rental GenIII Prius, the EV icon appeared to correlate exactly with the ICE not spinning. I never saw it above 46 MPH on the C, which agrees with a few websites that explain the Hybrid Synergy Drive and the operational parameters being determined by maximum speeds of any of the three motors.
    I wonder if the EV icon on the Gen 4 lights up when the engine is spinning, but the fuel injection is off, and the system is powered by battery. I observed this mode on the C, but the EV icon stayed dark in that mode, even though in that mode it effectively it is an EV vehicle.
     
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    do you have a scan gauge?
     
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    I do not.
     
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    i think you really need it to understand what's really happening. toyota's gauges are all fraudulent. hopefully someone who has one can do some testing.
     
    #4 bisco, Mar 17, 2016
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