A method for limiting the torque drawn by a first electric machine (12) coupled to a traction combustion engine (2) of a hybrid vehicle, said vehicle comprising a second traction electric machine (20) powered by an electrical energy storage device (16), said first machine, designed to supply current to the onboard network (18) of the vehicle, also being able to charge the energy storage device (16), characterized in that, in case of a high torque request made by the driver and exceeding the capabilities of the combustion engine (2), it limits the torque absorbed by the first machine by adjusting the electrical power delivered for said charging, in order to meet said torque request.