Powerboost e-motor is rated for 47 horsepower (34.5 kw). However, with obdlink monitoring, I have never seen that the hybrid power usage reaches 34kw (other than when it is kicking start the ICE) before engaging ICE. Also, as battery SOC approaches 45%, the switch point gets further reduced (aka hybrid power usage switching to ICE much lower than the peak power).
Is this done to protect the motor or to protect battery (or both)? It seems that it would leave potentials out.
Is this done to protect the motor or to protect battery (or both)? It seems that it would leave potentials out.