How to Drive a Hybrid Efficiently - 2018 Hyundai Ioniq TIps and Tricks

I apologize for any shaky camera from my smartphone footage. Apparently the smooth video setting wasn't as effective while I was driving like a jackass.

In this video I show you how to drive a hybrid car efficiently. If you want to maximize your mpg while driving a hybrid, follow these tips and you can save a boatload of gas. I have owned the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid SEL for a month, and this has been my driving style. I have been very successful, hitting around 65 mpg consistently, driving 60 miles (mostly highway), 5 days a week.

This is all based on my experience and my opinion. This may not reflect the driving conditions near you.

*Mpg based on rating listed on Edmunds website.

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[AlternativeReality]

Sorry there was some shaky camera in this. Driving a hybrid has been super liberating. Perhaps you will consider one, now that the costs are getting lower and lower.

[F]

the 2018 hev is an efficiency monster even if you push it hard. i got a 2-year average of 44mpg (5.3l/100km) driving at 100mph (160km/h) whenever possible (on the german autobahn).

[TommyG]

I have a new Sonata hybrid and I'm averaging 51 mpg and the driving style you are talking about is exactly correct, driving habits can get you alot of better economy, and it's fun.

[NigelRudyard]

I've just bought a late '22 Ioniq and it's exceptional -- in excess of 64 mpg (UK) and yet as you say it responds very well in Sport mode.

[milespowell]

Your spot on with building the speed up, I have a corolla and noticed I got a lot better fuel consumption doing this

[yulnestor]

I agree with your driving tips, when I bought my 2019 Ioniq Preferred last July I quickly learned to slow it down to realize an average 950 km driving range. Previously I was driving a 2010 Mazda 3 - 5 speed manual car, filling it up once a week, now I fill up once a month, 5 weeks has been my best. So by easing up on the gas pedal, taking advantage of elevation so the battery regeneration kicks in going downhill, helps me to save big. I highly recommend anyone to go test drive the latest Ioniq and you too will be surprised by the efficiency and just the sheer joy of driving this great car. The last thing, I love Automatic mode, but during heavy snowstorms I switch into Sport mode, no clutching is required, there are 2 paddles by the steering wheel (up gear, down gear), or you can use the stick shift to change into the next gear. It's so simple and painless and totally brainless, this car has the brains.

[WanderingAroundAZ]

I’ve only owned my 2021 Ford Escape hybrid for a couple days, but I’ve had similar results with letting off the accelerator and then easing back on to stay in electric mode. Have achieved up to 55 mpg for a crossover that is EPA rated at 41 mpg.

[aughey]

My previous car was an 1.6 litre I30 blue diesel. A really good mileage was 55 . I traded it in for an ioniq. Its a larger more comfortable car than the I30 and better equipped plus higher miles to the gallon. What more can I say

[copyman]

Just bought a 2020 Ioniq from Carmax with only 58 miles. I do about 100-150 a day for work. Thanks for the tips. Definitely gonna try you methods. Looking forward to making money from the. Company car plan with this car.

[charvelgaming]

I’m curious in getting a hybrid in the future but I’m not sure it can work in my climate. In the summer it can reach 120f plus on occasions. Then into the high 30f in winter time. Is there a certain temperature to stay under with hybrids?

[wisdomguy]

I have drived prius for a year and switched to ioniq 2018. I felt a response lag in ioniq and its annoying. Espacially when I have to merge in traffic or take a quick turn around. Its like 3 second if I compare it to my old prius. Is this just my experience or thats how ioniq response normally?

[whateverwhenever_]

Very informative video. I bought a 2018 rav4 xle hybrid few months ago and been having a hard time getting mpg over 30. I will try your techniques and see if the mpg changes

[gamestar]

Nice video. I'm really enjoying my Ioniq as well.

[hiteshk]

Temp makes a huge difference. When its 30F outside its quite difficult to get above 40mpg.
Also shorter trips are less fuel efficient. (Less than 10 mile trip).

[juanfuentes]

Its a GREAT car, i dont know about miles but here where i live in a border town in Mexico its flat so i get 28 kms per litter. I have an autonomy of near one towsend kms per tank.
Its fun to drive and like you say here, you are in control of the driving. I get the whole global warming thing. I just hope that more peolple start to get it before everything catches fire.
Great video. Saludos desde

[CodyPhilip]

I'm curious about your trip computers mpg vs calculated with miles divided by gallons put in tank. One trip my 2018 IONIQ Blue showed 64.3 mpg that it calculated but after ~550 miles i still put in 10 gal even equating to 55mpg. I monitor my tire press religiously and overall have 73-78% eco, 18-23% norm, and 1-5% aggressive typically. just curious to see if its just mine showing a large variance like that.
Thanks,
Cody

[zumezoom]

how are the stock seats? any complaints? good for long distance driving?

[doommuffinz]

On the same highway, my car decides when it does and doesnt want to be in EV mode. No matter how gentle I am on the pedals. I don't underatand why it doesn't let me gently maintain a certain mph in EV mode

[RedXcz]

Hey, nice video!
I have a question about the transmission. Are the shifts noticeable/percieveable (both up and down)? Is it smooth when taking off from a standstill and when coming to a complete stop? Thank you.
Cheers.

[benr]

Over small hills I stay in EV mode by lifting a tiny bit going up the hill (slowing down about 5 mph over it) and then giving it slightly more gas than usual to recover the speed on the downhill side. Unless theres someone tailgating me 🤣