The Dacia Jogger 140 hybrid arrives, an option to move better around the city

Dacia has just announced the launch of A new variant of the Jogger. This adds a hybrid version to its engine, which joins those we already know, such as the LPG versionIn this case, the Romanian manufacturer wants to offer a hybrid system that allows you to move around the city using the electric motor.

The hybrid system is supported by a 1,2 kWh battery. The battery is placed under the floor of the car, so it does not compromise the space or stability of the vehicle. It is located in the same place where the the gas tank in the LPG version. Which means that the car does not have a spare wheel.

In addition, it offers quite a few advantages over the combustion engine model without an electric motor. It offers a start that provides torque to the wheels from the moment of starting, since it begins to move with it. It also allows getting additional torque from the electric motor at times when it is needed and above all, to operate in electric mode in the city, where it is better not to have the combustion engine.

The battery can be recharged by regenerative braking, which allows the 230-volt battery to recover energy. Also recovers energy with acceleration and deceleration, as in all hybrid models. This allows the battery to recover energy while driving and can be used again for driving.

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Two electric motors

As for electric motorization, the Dacia Jogger 140 Hybrid It has two electric motors. The one used for traction has a power of 36 kW, equivalent to 49 HP. The other is a high-voltage starter/generator HSG (High-Voltage Starter Generator)They are associated with a clutchless gear change, which allows for greater performance when driving.

The speed that the model can reach in electric mode is 0 to 70 km/h, although at specific times it can reach a maximum speed of 160 km/h, even if it is for a short time and always depending on the battery charge.