Prepping for Non-Use (Hybrid)

[MakinDoForNow]

My 22 XLT LUX at almost 35 months was at 12.7v on 7/5 and I won't be back until late on 7/10. I put noco 5g on it when I left. Truck is my backup and only has 4300 miles. Original OEM 390cca 2year (covered by 3/36 warranty) battery. Will get noco 4-6 times a year for a week. It should last 6-8 years. I have a noco 5g rotating on 6 batteries and a noco 10g that rotates on 6 400ah 6v agm spring and another 6 400ah 6v am in the fall.

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[ZABSMAV]

The starter comes from the High Voltage Battery. It has 1.1kWh max capacity, but is probably usually just charged to 50%. Most traditional car batteries are 45-75Ah, which is .54 to .9kWh.

But the HVB doesn't get discharged much while it's just sitting.

In the Maverick hybrid there are two electric motors integrated into the transmission. One is a dedicated drive motor, and the other acts as a motor-generator, providing power for propulsion, starting the internal combustion engine, and charging the high-voltage battery.

 

[NedF]

In the Maverick hybrid there are two electric motors integrated into the transmission. One is a dedicated drive motor, and the other acts as a motor-generator, providing power for propulsion, starting the internal combustion engine, and charging the high-voltage battery.

Both Motor Generators (MG1 and MG2) generate power at some point. MG1 is the starter for the ice and MG1 generates power using the ICE engine. It also varies the transfer of speed from the ice to the wheels using the sun and planet gears. MG2 is the main electric propulsion but it generates power during braking (regenerative braking).

 

[ZABSMAV]

Both Motor Generators (MG1 and MG2) generate power at some point. MG1 is the starter for the ice and MG1 generates power using the ICE engine. It also varies the transfer of speed from the ice to the wheels using the sun and planet gears. MG2 is the main electric propulsion but it generates power during braking (regenerative braking).

That is what I had said.

 

[NedF]

That is what I had said.

Then we appear to have different reading/writing and comprehension skills as it seemed to me that you indicated that one of MG's was a "dedicated drive motor" and you did not attribute any power generation to it.... to each there own!

 

[ZABSMAV]

Then we appear to have different reading/writing and comprehension skills as it seemed to me that you indicated that one of MG's was a "dedicated drive motor" and you did not attribute any power generation to it.... to each there own!

When you state that both motors generate power, that is power that is transferred to the wheels. Both electric motors do not act as a generator to recharge the HV battery. Only one of them fills that role to harness regenerative braking to charge the HV battery..

 

[NedF]

When you state that both motors generate power, that is power that is transferred to the wheels. Both electric motors do not act as a generator to recharge the HV battery. Only one of them fills that role to harness regenerative braking to charge the HV battery..

As asked to Microsoft Copilot...

In a HF45 eCVT transmission do both motors generate power?

The answer was:

Roles of the Two Motors in the HF45 eCVT

• MG1 (Motor Generator 1):
  • Primarily acts as a generator.
  • Starts the internal combustion engine (ICE).
  • Manages engine speed and assists in power-split operations.
  • Can apply a braking torque to the sun gear of the planetary gearset to influence power flow.
• MG2 (Motor Generator 2):
  • Functions mainly as the traction motor.
  • Delivers torque directly to the wheels via the planetary gearset.
  • Also acts as a generator during regenerative braking, sending energy back to the battery.

Power Flow and Generation

• During acceleration, MG2 provides propulsion power, while MG1 may adjust engine speed or generate electricity.
• During braking or coasting, both MG1 and MG2 can act as generators to recover energy.
• In EV-only mode, MG2 powers the vehicle using battery energy.
• When the engine is running, MG1 can generate electricity to power MG2 or charge the battery.

So yes—both motors can generate power, but their primary roles differ: MG1 is more focused on generation and engine management, while MG2 is the main drive motor and also contributes to regeneration.

 

[Sykotyk]

I travel for a living. And my 22 Maverick has sat outside, in the weather, for over a month several times since I got it. Usually around 2-3 weeks, at the latest, I'll get the deep sleep notification. Never failed to start up when I got home.

And I don't do any 'prep' other than making sure there's some gas in the tank and put up my sunshades up for the windshield.

The reason for 'deep sleep' is because your Maverick is always on. Every new car with remote locks, keyless entry, remote start, etc is constantly on listening for that radio signal. It will drain the battery after enough time. That's true of any vehicle with that setup. Hybrid, electric, or gas.

I've never had a problem with remotely unlocking the Maverick when I got near it or had the touch censor work when I walked up to it.

 

[JP4AZ]

I went to the Philippines for 35 days. My 23 XLT sat in my garage the entire time, no charger, nothing. It worked perfectly when I returned home. I thought for sure I would have to jump it. I would not worry about leaving it sit for extended periods.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

As asked to Microsoft Copilot...

In a HF45 eCVT transmission do both motors generate power?

The answer was:

Roles of the Two Motors in the HF45 eCVT

• MG1 (Motor Generator 1):
  • Primarily acts as a generator.
  • Starts the internal combustion engine (ICE).
  • Manages engine speed and assists in power-split operations.
  • Can apply a braking torque to the sun gear of the planetary gearset to influence power flow.
• MG2 (Motor Generator 2):
  • Functions mainly as the traction motor.
  • Delivers torque directly to the wheels via the planetary gearset.
  • Also acts as a generator during regenerative braking, sending energy back to the battery.

Power Flow and Generation

• During acceleration, MG2 provides propulsion power, while MG1 may adjust engine speed or generate electricity.
• During braking or coasting, both MG1 and MG2 can act as generators to recover energy.
• In EV-only mode, MG2 powers the vehicle using battery energy.
• When the engine is running, MG1 can generate electricity to power MG2 or charge the battery.

So yes—both motors can generate power, but their primary roles differ: MG1 is more focused on generation and engine management, while MG2 is the main drive motor and also contributes to regeneration.

The motors both can individually switch almost instantly between charge/discharge without changing direction of rotation. The dcdc converter directs the proper voltage to the proper buss. There are smoothing capacitors to stabilize the dc current coming from either motor when acting as generators.

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