I own a hybrid Grand Vitara and would like to know whether the electric cells in a hybrid also serve the needs of air-conditioning and other electrical peripherals. If there is a separate battery for these functions, does it get charged automatically by the engine when the car is in idle condition?

Autocar India

•4w

In the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara hybrid, the air-con and most electrical systems are powered by the main hybrid battery. There is also a small 12-volt battery, but it only runs basic electricals and electronics like the dashboard and locking.

When you are stopped with the air-con on, the car uses the hybrid battery first. If that battery level drops, the petrol engine automatically starts. The engine then generates power to recharge the main battery and shuts off again when the battery is fully charged.

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I currently ride a 2025 TVS Jupiter. I have been riding non-geared scooters for the last 14 years, but I have never been comfortable with them. Due to home commitments, I could hardly switch to motorcycles earlier. Now my back and thighs hurt, and I commute 50 km daily. I need your advice on which motorcycle would be best for learning. I also plan to switch to an Apache 200 or Pulsar N250 in about a year.

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What is the best upgrade for me - a Grand Vitara, a Creta, or a Seltos? I am 67 years old and mostly drive locally, but I recently completed a long drive of 600 km in my Baleno without any problems.

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