Patent ID: 7343992

Claim:
A hybrid vehicle, comprising: an engine which is mounted in an engine room, and serves as a driving source; a transmission which is disposed adjacent to the engine, and incorporates at least one electric motor which serves as a driving motor; an inverter disposed in the engine room; and at least one high voltage wire which is routed between the engine and a passenger cabin of the hybrid vehicle, and connects the inverter and the electric motor incorporated in the transmission; wherein a middle portion of the high voltage wire is secured to a securing unit; wherein the high voltage wire includes a restricted portion which is secured to the securing unit whereby movement thereof is restricted, and a non-restricted portion which is not secured to the securing unit so that movement thereof is not restricted; wherein the high voltage wire is routed such that the restricted portion thereof is positioned closer to the engine and transmission side, and the non-restricted portion thereof is positioned closer to the inverter side, the inverter being fixed to a vehicle body; and wherein the transmission is disposed at the back of the engine with respect to a vehicle longitudinal direction, the inverter is disposed near and above the engine, and the electric motor is connected with the high voltage wire at an upper portion of the transmission.