Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2D3E
Cold Start Hybrid/EV Battery Performance
During cold start, the HV battery cannot deliver the expected power. Cold cell impedance reduces available current.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / numberD / 3E
Possible causes
- Cell impedance high at cold high
- Battery heater not yet effective medium
- Pack cell imbalance approaching service threshold low
Symptoms
- EV/hybrid system warning light on
- Reduced power output or limp mode
- Charging may fail or be slowed
- Reduced electric range
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 200–3000 €
- Estimated time: 1–10 h
- Component: drive motor a
- Component: inverter
- Component: hv battery
- MIL / check engine light
- drive cycle required
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012