9 Simple Eco Driving Tips (Save Money and Help the Environment)

Looking to save some money on your car expenses and help the environment? Check out these easy eco driving tips!

In this video, we share with you 9 simple driving tips that will help you save money on fuel while also reducing your carbon footprint.

There are several things that drivers can do to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. We share a few of the most effective ways to reduce the environmental impact of your car journeys.

Turn off equipment: if lights, air conditioning, heated screens, heated seats, and even infotainment systems aren't required, switch them off.

Check your tyre pressures regulatory.

Use the car’s green features such as ‘stop-start’ systems.

Streamline and avoid carrying unnecessary items in the vehicle as well as reducing aerodynamics by fitting roof boxes or racks.

Switch off when stationary; if you don't have stop-start technology, do turn off the engine, especially when parked in areas with lots of pedestrians.

Planning a journey carefully can make a huge difference to overall fuel consumption. This includes timing your journey for quieter times of day, combining journeys, and using a satnav or map to avoid taking wrong turns.

Gentle acceleration and rapid progression through the gears in a manual car will deliver better fuel economy.

Similarly, heavy braking for corners or traffic signals can be avoided by looking ahead and slowing more gradually.

Reduce your speed - driving at 70mph uses around 9% more fuel than at 60mph, and up to 15% more than at 50mph.

Consider alternatives such as walking or cycling, or for longer trips, using public transport.

For the large proportion of drivers out there that would like to be doing their bit for the planet, hybrids and electric cars provide one option, but there are a number of small changes that all drivers should consider, that can make a big difference.

So, even a new electric car isn’t an option for you right now, there are still plenty of ways to minimise the environmental impact of your journeys and improve your eco driving awareness.