alpineSi

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Oct 6, 2018
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Spain
New to the SEAT mild hybrid set-up, and surprised how understated it is.

The few other MHEVs I've driven (IIRC: Suzuki, Merc, Ford) had little animations in the infotainment or power indicators on the console to show the battery recharging, or when electric power was assisting the engine, etc.

So I'm surprised the 1.5 eTSI doesn't seem to have anything at all, not even a mention buried in the vehicle status screen or settings. Have I missed something?

I wasn't sure I actually had an MHEV until the registration documents arrived!
 
The 48v system starts the engine, that's about it.

On models up to 2024 there was also a starter motor but that has been phased out and all you're left with is the starter/generator in one.