So here's a hypothetical, if you have a hybrid and run out of gas what happens?

[evlfred]

does it just stop like a normal ICE truck or do you have a little range?

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[MT-Taco]

Depends on the hybrid battery charge? Best case scenario a block or 2? But If the computer decides it wants the engine to start and it doesn’t codes will be thrown and your done.

 

[trailhunger]

Expect it to stop dead. The hybrid cell requires constant energizing. And if you don’t drive your hybrid for extended periods you run the risk of the NiMH going dead and that will require a tow to the dealership apparently (stated in the manual). But you have about 90 days of life in the hybrid cell w/o it being driven to recharge it.

 

[Dataman]

I am SO glad I got a gas only!

 

[WKTJR1]

If a hybrid vehicle runs out of fuel, the outcome depends on the design of the hybrid system. In most hybrids, particularly those with parallel or mild hybrid systems (e.g., Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive), the battery alone cannot sustain the vehicle for significant mileage once the fuel is depleted. The system is designed to operate with both the engine and the electric motor in coordination.

• Parallel Hybrid Systems (like Toyota and Ford): These rely on the gasoline engine for primary propulsion, and the battery assists during low-speed driving, acceleration, and regenerative braking. If the gasoline engine runs out of fuel, the vehicle will likely shut down, even if there's some battery charge left. The electric motor in these systems is not intended to power the vehicle independently for long distances.
• Plug-In Hybrid Systems (PHEVs): These vehicles can operate solely on battery power for extended distances (e.g., 20–50 miles) when fully charged. If you run out of fuel, a PHEV may continue to operate in electric-only mode as long as the battery has sufficient charge. However, once the battery is depleted, the vehicle will shut down.

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