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What is top speed when in electric modes?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Higgins909, Aug 24, 2024 at 5:49 PM.

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Someone told me it's higher. My 2010 Gen3 can do 26MPH in EV before it kicks out and then up to 46mph on EV, if it will let you. Someone told me it's like 86mph. I'm wondering if I don't meet the hybrid system requirements to go that fast on EV, or if that's for the plug in version.

#1 Higgins909, Aug 24, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Leadfoot J. McCoalroller Senior Member

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In your car the gas engine will be forced to spin along with the electrics at about 40mph. It doesn't need to actually burn fuel, but it must spin in order to keep MG1 from overspeeding.

Plug-in models have a trick clutch that allows those versions of the car to go a lot faster before this is an issue.

#2 Leadfoot J. McCoalroller, Aug 24, 2024 at 5:55 PM

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