The Civic Hybrid can be charged at all times by selecting the EV mode. In EV mode, the vehicle will run solely on battery power and will not use the engine. When the battery is near exhaustion, the engine will automatically start and charge to extend battery life. In addition, the Civic Hybrid is equipped with an adjustable regenerative braking system, which converts braking energy into electricity and charges the battery. Through these methods, drivers can keep the Civic Hybrid charged to provide longer electric driving range when needed.