
2.0L Outlander PHEV Engine + Generator Power Dynamics

Engine:
2.0L 4-cylinder gasoline engine (code: 4B11)
Peak output: ~87 kW (117 hp) at ~4500 rpm
Primarily used as a generator driver (via MG1), not direct drive except at high speeds

Generator Input/Output from 2.0L ICE
➤ When charging the battery (stationary or during drive):
Parameter Value
Engine power available Up to 87 kW
Typical power used by MG1 25–35 kW (from ICE)
Electrical output from MG1 10–12 kW to battery
Efficiency (engine to battery) ~35–45% overall

So the generator (MG1) typically draws ~25–35 kW from the engine, depending on battery charge level and demand.
➤ In Series Hybrid Mode (driving via generator):
The ICE powers MG1 to send electricity directly to the front and rear motors (not just the battery).
Total draw from ICE: up to ~60–70 kW, depending on speed and load.
MG1 outputs up to ~60 kW of electricity, which powers the motors and/or supplements battery power.

Real-World Example:
If you're driving uphill or accelerating fast and the battery is low:
ICE runs at ~4000 rpm
Generator draws ~60 kW mechanical input
Delivers ~40–50 kW electrical output to drive motors
Remaining power losses are heat and conversion