The electrical engine generally helps power the vehicle and when the speeds are below 20 MPH, the vehicle runs on
purely electric power.
Another option is the Save Battery mode, which allows the battery's energy capacity to be maintained — for example, if the driver wants to cover the final stretch of a longer journey through town on
purely electric power.
The system analyses the route in full and prompts the powertrain management to run on
purely electric power, particularly over low - speed sections of the journey.
The Sportback e-tron can drive on
purely electric power for about 17 miles,
The system analyses the route in full and sets up the drivetrain management, including energy recuperation strategy, to run on
purely electric power over low - speed sections of the journey in particular.
The top speed on
purely electric power is 150 km / h (94 mph).
The Polestar 1 is a 2 +2 Grand Touring Coupé with a 600 horsepower Electric Performance Hybrid powertrain capable of traveling 150 km on
purely electric power, which is the longest range on electric only of any hybrid in the world.
The five - door SUV coupé can travel up to 500 kilometres on
purely electric power and meets the level 3 requirements for autonomous driving.
The system analyzes the route in full and prompts the powertrain management to run on
purely electric power, particularly over low - speed sections of the journey.
The Asterion provides all - important urban driving under
purely electric power, a significant range of 50 km for the car when powered only by battery energy, and the emotion and power of a naturally aspirated Lamborghini engine for a unique driving experience.
Depending on the charge of the battery, the hybrid can operate under
purely electric power.
For instance, a longer downhill stretch can be used to recharge the hybrid battery so that the ActiveHybrid 7 can be driven on
purely electric power through a residential area on the «home stretch».
The race features open cockpit Formula cars that are
purely electric powered.
Not exact matches
But it gives you some freedom to drive
purely electrical, and the
power output is always going to be the combination of a combustion engine and an
electric motor, and a high - voltage system for sure.
But for a
purely electric vehicle, the Nio's 1 megawatt (roughly 1,360 horsepower) max -
power output and the massive 1,091 lb - ft of estimated peak torque are simply sensational.
At present, the upgrades are
purely aesthetic, with no
power upgrade to the car's petrol or
electric motors.
Tesla's P100D, which undercuts the Japanese supercar by a few thousand pounds offers stratospheric straight line performance
purely under
electric power - oddly addictive, it's a wholly different proposition but one that shouldn't be discounted.
The Cargo is the latest in Mitsubishi's line of iMiEV (pronounced «eye - meef»)
electric vehicles, all of which resemble mutated Smart Cars and are
powered purely by electricity.
The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid starts in the
purely electric «E-
Power» mode, and is capable of covering up to 50 kilometers on pure
electric power according to the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).
The 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 can also run
purely on
electric power.
Extended driving in SAVE BATTERY mode enables enough
power generation for
purely electric driving later.
With the default driving mode engaged, both the new BMW i8 Coupe and Roadster are capable of pulling away and reaching speeds of up to 65 mph (105 km / h)
purely on the
electric motor's
power, making it possible to drive with zero local emissions.
It accelerates
purely on
electric power and can stay in all -
electric mode up to highway speeds.
That car is
powered by a 2.0 - litre turbocharged four - cylinder engine working together with an
electric motor good for a range of 37 km per charge and speeds of up to 120 km / h in
purely electric mode.
When running
purely on battery
power, the W - 15 is said to achieve 75 mpge (3.1 L / 100 km -
electric equivalent); when using its range extender, the vehicle is reported to achieve an average of 8.4 city / 7.3 L / 100 km highway (28 mpg highway / 32 mpg city).
This allows the desired interior climate to be maintained even when the internal combustion engine is not running — i.e. when the car is at a standstill, operating
purely on
electric power or in coasting mode.
With the default driving mode engaged, both the new BMW i8 Coupé and first - ever BMW i8 Roadster are capable of pulling away and reaching speeds of up to 105 km / h
purely on the
electric motor's
power, making it possible to drive with zero local emissions.
Over 100,000 BMW
purely electric -
powered cars and plug - in hybrids sold to customers worldwide.
The user can easily shift to the all -
electric mode by the push of a button which can propel the car for up to 50 km
purely on
electric power.
It can be driven
purely on
electric power up to 40 - 45kmph and is a bliss for stop - and - go traffic.
Cadillac added the CT6 plug - in hybrid powertrain has been designed to offer enough EV mode range for most daily commutes to be done
purely on
electric power.
The development of BMW i cars follows a revolutionary approach, a strategy focusing on the creation of premium cars purpose - designed to be
powered by
purely electric or plug - in hybrid drive systems.
As with most
electric and hybrid vehicles, drivers can choose to operate the VisionS
purely on
electric power, or activate the petrol engine to aid progress and recharge the battery.
enables the GLC F - Cell to run
purely on
electric power for up to 50kms.
Can travel 33 miles
purely on
electric power.
Alternatively, the MAX eDrive mode can be engaged, enabling the BMW X5 xDrive40e to run
purely on
electric power — when driving in urban traffic for instance — resulting in zero local emissions.
This is a
purely electric -
powered SUV, the first harbinger for further compact,
purely electrically driven Mercedes models.
An optimized BMW eDrive technology means more
power — total output increased to 369 hp (+12 hp), a refined high - voltage battery with increased capacity and range, the first - ever BMW i8 Roadster and BMW i8 Coupe can cover up to 18 miles (preliminary) in
purely electric driving.
With the joint presentation of its first volume - produced vehicle
powered purely by an
electric drive system and a sports car currently holding the status of the world's most progressive, the BMW i brand is highlighting the broad spread of its future - oriented vehicle concepts.
EV - In the EV mode, the Camry drives
purely on the
electric power and this mode is deactivated automatically after coming close to 50 kmph.
This years motorshow in Frankfurt had not a single manufacturer who didn't show at least a study of a
purely electric or hydro
powered car.
In comparison, emissions from energy to
power an
electric Nissan Leaf would cost us $ 840 even if
purely powered by coal, and $ 290 if fueled by electricity supplied entirely from natural gas.
With this step, the BMW Group wants to gain initial findings as to how mobility from
purely electric -
powered vehicles can be designed efficiently.
It's unusual in racing for design changes to be made
purely for aesthetic reasons, but with its
electric cars and gimmicks like FanBoost (which lets fans vote to give a driver a temporary
power boost), Formula E isn't like most race series.