[bear15]

Does anyone know if we can change the start up to HV mode instead of the default of EV mode?

 

[espos4]

As a default? No.
you have to press the HV/EV button each time.

 

[iTim314]

Does anyone know if we can change the start up to HV mode instead of the default of EV mode?

Short answer: No.

Long answer: Nnnoooopppeee.

 

[generaltso]

Does anyone know if we can change the start up to HV mode instead of the default of EV mode?

I can understand why somebody might want it to start in Auto mode, but why would you want it to start in HV mode?

 

[bear15]

I can understand why somebody might want it to start in Auto mode, but why would you want it to start in HV mode?

Because I can use my EV charge more efficiently for a different part of my daily trip. I hope this helps.

 

[generaltso]

Because I can use my EV charge more efficiently for a different part of my daily trip. I hope this helps.

Have you done it both ways? I’m curious how much of a difference it makes.

 

[bear15]

Have you done it both ways? I’m curious how much of a difference it makes.

Please do not use this post for this discussion. I recommend you start a different post with your question.

Does anyone know if we can change the start up to HV mode instead of the default of EV mode?

 

[generaltso]

Please do not use this post for this discussion. I recommend you start a different post with your question.

Does anyone know if we can change the start up to HV mode instead of the default of EV mode?

That‘s already been answered. No, you can’t.

 

[bear15]

That‘s already been answered. No, you can’t.

Just checking to see if anyone else has a different answer(s)-- that some times happens.

 

[cdherman]

Just checking to see if anyone else has a different answers-- that some times happens.

My answer is nope as well. Sorry. Conceptually, Toyota is NOT a company that like to let you fiddle with its bedrock features. Some others might. Toyota not so much.

I do empathize with your desire. There are a few people who start their day with a 25 mile freeway commute and then tool around during the day. It makes sense to HV at first to conserve the EV.

 

[espos4]

The button is right there. You’ll need one, MAAAYBE 2 fingers to press it.

 

[bear15]

The button is right there. You’ll need one, MAAAYBE 2 fingers to press it.

Yes, you are correct.

 

[EddieJoe]

Yes, you are correct.

Exactly. Push button to start, then push EV/HV button. That’s it. I’ve done it many times when I wanted to save EV for later. Don’t think I used much, if any, EV power between the time I started in EV and then the ICE came on. More is used during a trip in HV when the system decides to do so..

 

[jazhanel]

 

[21Prime]

The only surefire way to start in HV mode without having to push one button is to not charge the battery so you can’t use EV mode.

It defaults to EV for emissions reasons.

 

[bear15]

The only surefire way to start in HV mode without having to push one button is to not charge the battery so you can’t use EV mode.

It defaults to EV for emissions reasons.

Yes, this is true as well.

 

[EddieJoe]

The only surefire way to start in HV mode without having to push one button is to not charge the battery so you can’t use EV mode.

It defaults to EV for emissions reasons.

I don’t think that’s possible. Even if you don’t charge the traction battery, the system will use the ICE to maintain the electric buffer capacity in the battery so it can run as a HV. It still will start up in EV, then when the accelerator is pushed the ICE will engage. I suppose that does eliminate pushing the HV button.

 

[bear15]

I don’t think that’s possible. Even if you don’t charge the traction battery, the system will use the ICE to maintain the electric buffer capacity in the battery so it can run as a HV. It still will start up in EV, then when the accelerator is pushed the ICE will engage. I suppose that does eliminate pushing the HV button.

Yes, that might eliminate pushing the "button" but I still need to use EV for my daily trip. I know a few good Toyota Tech. that might have some helpful information and I will try to check with them this week.