It's the car every BeamNG driver has been waiting for! The ETK856 hatchback, now available in a sporty new Hybrid model.
This new configuration of the ETK800 is built on the same Hybrid powertrain system as my "citybus" hybrid mod. It uses the same exact code and parts, simply configured for a performance sport hatchback instead of a huge bulky transit bus. As with most hybrid cars, it features pure electric driving below a certain speed, with the engine stopping completely when it's not needed. With the standard configuration, it will reach 60MPH from a stop in around 5.5 seconds. In addition to the standard configuration, there is also a race configuration equipped with racing tires/brakes, a larger battery, and a more powerful electric motor to yield a 0-60 time of 3.5 seconds.
Both models are also capable of driving at higher speeds (for short distances) in "pure electric" mode similar to the city bus. This "EV" mode can be toggled by pressing "E" on the keyboard. Also like the citybus, the vehicle includes a "battery charge" mode activated with Shift + E (while in Park) that will use the engine to charge the hybrid battery relatively quickly.
For the best performance during a drag race, it is recommended that you charge the battery all the way (90% of the full battery charge, or 100% of the visual indicator on the UI app) and pre-start the engine by holding both the brake and gas pedals (the engine will start and pre-rev, but the car will not accelerate). Launch the vehicle when ready by releasing the brake pedal. The engine will rev up shortly after you launch to pick up the slack when the electric motor begins to lose torque.
If you're one of those people who is mindful of their carbon impact (who would want to pollute the gorgeous maps of BeamNG?), you'll be delighted to find that the standard ETK856 Hybrid will get upwards of 30 MPG driving around town, and between 9-15 MPG on the race track depending on how well you're doing
Beta ETK800 Hybrid 3.0
High-performance hybrid version of the ETK856 hatchback car
Recent Updates
- More major improvements! May 13, 2019
- Re-upload correct file Dec 21, 2018
- Vastly improved eCVT transmission Dec 20, 2018
Recent Reviews
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I do have a UI app that I'm eventually going to add additional elements to. I'd like to add a custom dashboard but I'm not sure how moddable the interior view instrument clusters are on the cars
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Some of the torque is not available if you punch it due to the fact that it's starting the engine at the same time; if you put it in EV-only mode or hold gas + brake at the same time and then let go of brake, you'll get more instant torque
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I based the "feel" of driving on the '06 Highlander Hybrid I used to drive on a regular basis in addition to the Volt I drive now, but I'd assume any planetary-based hybrid will drive somewhat the same :)
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Nice! Especially around town, the hybrid system really helps gas mileage a lot. On my old IRL Toyota hybrid, I'd get 26 on the highway and ~32 in the city.
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does it mess up the game? I always assumed it'd be smart enough to clear out old filenames. I can remove the version from the filename when I upload it in future versions
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I'm guessing there must be a change in the way input mapping works in the new version of the game. I haven't had time to sufficiently test the mod in the Halloween update, but I should have some time tomorrow and this next week to do so
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I've never even enabled arcade mode so I have no clue how it works. I can see if it's possible to fix it, but it's best to just use realistic mode with the hybrids.
I've been trying to figure out how to set up a designated discussion tab/thread, but for now, I've been handling discussion in my "hybrid system overview" thread
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