Stop-start: Present on all hybrids, the engine's traditional starter motor is absent because the motor-generator takes on that function, too.

Do hybrids have a starter battery?

A. No. A hybrid vehicle consists of a high-voltage battery that runs the electric motor and a 12V low-voltage battery that powers the automotive electronic system.

How does a hybrid car start?

Your Hybrid starts like any other push-button start vehicle: simply apply the brake, push the button, and your vehicle is ready to go. The quietness of the engine is what confuses most people.