In the HYBRID driving mode, the vehicle chooses the optimum drive combination
depending on
the state of charge of the high-voltage battery unit and accelerator pedal
position. If the driver's
power request exceeds the maximum available electrical power, the combustion
engine is activated
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As in previous BMW hybrid vehicles, an electrically powered air conditioning
compressor is used in
the G20 PHEV. Because the A/C compressor has an electric motor, it is possible
to operate the air
conditioning independently of the combustion engine. Thus the customer can enjoy
the cooling ef