The Default Drive Mode Setting for the NX450h+ is electric. Is there a way to change it to be Hybrid so that you do not have to press the EV/Hybrid Mode Button every time? I like to drive in Hybrid mode especially in the morning when I am having to heat and defrost all the windows.

What are most folks doing? Driving in Electric Mode till the battery drains and the car automatically go to hybrid mode? Me pressing the button every day, I am wonder how long that button will last.

Thanks in Advance.

 

No way to change it unfortunately.

 

I drive it Electric most of the time as my rides rarely use up all the EV range.

 

Any Issue with not running the hybrid motor long-term?

 

I still force myself to use up the gas within 3 months. So you'll for sure use the motor from time to time. If you don't use the hybrid motor, the car will start the engine from time to time. It would even force you to use the engine and a message will say that EV range is not available.

 

Thank You! Also your videos on YouTube are helpful! The tailgate puddle light one was especially helpful as are the Dash Cam ones.