Hybrid vehicle including a mode selection device

A hybrid vehicle, comprising:

• an engine for driving equipped with a filter for removal of particulate matter in an exhaust system;
• a motor for driving;
• a mode selection device configured to select one drive mode among a plurality of drive modes according to a user's operation, wherein the plurality of drive modes include a first drive mode in which the hybrid vehicle is driven with power from the motor with stopping rotation of the engine and a second drive mode in which the hybrid vehicle is driven with rotation of the engine;
• and
• a control device configured to control the engine and the motor, wherein
• on satisfaction of filter regeneration conditions that an accumulated amount of the particulate matter accumulated on the filter is equal to or greater than a predetermined accumulated amount and that a temperature of the filter is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature, the control device causes the hybrid vehicle to be driven in the second drive mode even when the first drive mode is selected by the mode selection device.