Hybrid powertrain mode determination based on a real space-path segmentation

A vehicle comprising a drive train with a combustion engine and an electric machine and a battery, which is adapted to supply the electric machine. The vehicle further includes a controller which is programmed to operate the drive train in accordance with a predicted distribution of torque between the engine and the electrical machine. The controller generates a predicted torque distribution for each of a plurality of predetermined road segments based on the predicted driver's demand. The predicted torque distribution is confirmed for each of the line segments on the basis of a target state of charge of the battery, which corresponds to an end point of the distance segment, while an actual state of charge within a threshold value of the target state of charge of the battery.