Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle

A Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle is a hybrid electric vehicle where the electric system operates below 60V. This limits the amount of power that the system can deliver, but also significantly reduces the costs. Most importantly reducing the costs associated with >60V High Voltages.

2024 Audi MHEV plus

48V mild hybrid with a starter/generator attached to the engine and a motor/generator attached to the driveline.

The larger 1.76kWh battery is able to deliver ~20kW and recuperate ~25kW peak.

See also: 48V Battery