bad decision Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 Hybrid Member 2 2013 SE, 55k miles. Was driving along and noticed my MPG dropping and dropping and dropping on the display. "Hm, why is that happening, the engine isn't on and I'm not braking, I'm just driving." Looked at the display and it said "charging HV battery." But why? Not "acceleration" and not "normal operation" and not anything else; the battery gauge registered more than 3/4 full (and anyway, why would the car be charging it without gas or brake?). I don't recall seeing this mystery -- anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzchen Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 The battery can charge on a long downhill section of road such as the time we took our Energi to Sequoia National Park. When departing after our stay it was a long downhill drive that fully charged the battery. BUT it does not explain why your MPG was dropping nor why your engine wasn't running.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1991 Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 The engine was running, no question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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