How to tell battery level in Hybrid?

[Mws]

Is there a way to tell where the battery level is at on the hybrid?

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[icegradner]

Not as a % of charge. There is the hybrid coach (optional display setting) that can be displayed on the driver information screen, with a blue bar that gives you some idea of where the level is.

 

[GPSMan]

Not built-in.

But you can buy something (several options) to plug into the OBDII data port under the dash, above the driver's left knee.

 

[GPSMan]

 

[Mws]

Thank you

 

[BradnChristine]

Not as a % of charge. There is the hybrid coach (optional display setting) that can be displayed on the driver information screen, with a blue bar that gives you some idea of where the level is.

It really isn't very useful information. As you drive along, the HV battery collects current from the regenerative system, and allows you to use it. The pile of current goes up and down, all day long.

I can see the HV state in my C-Max, and that has made it clear to me that it really doesn't matter as there isn't much you can do about it...except maybe drive downhill all day to raise it.

Probably why Ford changed the displays in the hybrid Maverick to help keep eyes on the road more than watching the little blue tube.

 

[icegradner]

It really isn't very useful information. As you drive along, the HV battery collects current from the regenerative system, and allows you to use it. The pile of current goes up and down, all day long.

I can see the HV state in my C-Max, and that has made it clear to me that it really doesn't matter as there isn't much you can do about it...except maybe drive downhill all day to raise it.

Probably why Ford changed the displays in the hybrid Maverick to help keep eyes on the road more than watching the little blue tube.

I agree. My previous vehicle, Camry Hybrid, showed battery level and unless I was sitting in stop and go traffic not moving for long periods of time with AC on the charge level was irreverent.

On the Maverick I turned off the brake coach within a week or two of owning it, it was just distracting. I looked at the hybrid coach for a few minutes while driving home once, never used it again. It's just not useful information, at least not for someone whose been driving hybrids for many years. The center screen for me is set to digital speedometer.

 

[GPSMan]

It really isn't very useful information. As you drive along, the HV battery collects current from the regenerative system, and allows you to use it. The pile of current goes up and down, all day long.

I can see the HV state in my C-Max, and that has made it clear to me that it really doesn't matter as there isn't much you can do about it...except maybe drive downhill all day to raise it.

Probably why Ford changed the displays in the hybrid Maverick to help keep eyes on the road more than watching the little blue tube.

What's your average MPG?
Hit 800 miles on a single fill up?

I think each person should decide what is useful and what isn't.

Digital speedometer is a stupid waste of space in my opinion. You have a permanent one. Why would anyone want two?

 

[GPSMan]

I feel knowing SOC is helping me save gas.

 

[BradnChristine]

What's your average MPG?
Hit 800 miles on a single fill up?

I think each person should decide what is useful and what isn't.

Digital speedometer is a stupid waste of space in my opinion. You have a permanent one. Why would anyone want two?

Funny comment..."Each person should decide..." followed by telling someone his "digital speedometer is a stupid waste of space..."

Who cares about an 800 mile tank? I appreciate the 40+ mpg instead of my old S-10 at 15 MPG. Not even going to try to break 50 mpg. I enjoy driving and hypermiling is just a distraction to me.

 

[GPSMan]

So you see my point.

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