Energy Waste Mode

This mode improves braking performance by providing a base level of recuperative braking when the high-voltage batteries limit charging, such as when the batteries are at a high SOC.

To reduce stress on the service brakes when recuperative braking is limited, energy waste mode activates thermal management components (the AC compressor, pumps, and fans) to increase power consumption to increase available recuperative braking capacity. When active, energy waste mode creates a loud humming noise.