Re: "Boot-up" time in FEH?
I also believe it depends on circumstances and on FEH break-in. I noticed my cold start-ups have slowly decreased the amount of time that ICE runs for warm-up prior to allowing EV mode. New it used to take about 3 minutes, after several months it only takes 30-60 seconds, where my West coast temperature is moderate 70F. Cold climates would of course take longer.
On the other hand, if you have been driving around and the engine is already warmed-up, the EV mode can be used almost immediately. Several times when running my wife on errands I parked without turning key off and was able to drive off in "stealth" mode.
As to duration in EV mode, the battery charge level will dictate when the ICE comes on for recharge. If in stop and go traffic where regenerative braking keeps sufficient charge on battery you may go for longer duration without ICE coming on. However, the longest duration I have seen posting for in EV mode (on level ground without coasting or stops) is about 2 miles. A couple people even tried seeing how far they could go in EV after running out of gas and it was only a couple miles.
-Dan
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