Don't forget, alot of the battery regeneration comes from braking, where on most cars, this is 0 percent efficient.

When I drive my FEH in EV mode, it is ususally after a long down hill run of charging the batteries.

So, it is best to USE the battery.

Also, while the ICE is on, it is also turning the generator. To not use this energy to recharge the battery would also be a waste.

I think the battery and EV mode is a win-win situation, not a lose-lose situation.

-Charlie...