How to drive a hybrid car

Tips for how to drive a hybrid car

[mrI]

I was hoping this was a joke video where the narrator went into detail about the technical benefits of hybrids, their high MPG figures etc. But then just drive it like a hooligan. 😁

[AbdullahBasit]

This guy seems like the opposite version of Jeremy Clarkson.

[lilgandhicloutvertmachineb]

"it's a delicate action but it really does pay dividends" pure genious

[rodcros]

If you shut off your A.C. compressor in the heater controls, it will save a significant amount of fuel. It is interesting how often the hybrid power comes on during highway driving, if you watch for it. Whenever the battery has accumulated excess power, it dumps it to the wheels while the engine takes a breather, even at highway seeds.

[jamesalles]

Having the Toyota Prius with the speed control active and going down a hill, the system uses regenerative braking to charge the battery and hold the speed down to setpoint. When the battery is fully charged, engine brake takes over to do the best it can.

An amazing system!

[davidholland]

Picked up my RAV4 Black edition 2 days ago, and took it for a drive across the Derbyshire Dales today - 61.5 mpg which seems extraordinary for a big SUV!

[gulfamsukhera]

As a driver instructor I am on my 3rd yaris hybrid covered 150k total, highest i got 68 MPG average and 88 MPG on a 2.5hrs lesson but there is a catch as hybrid system require a temp between 8 to 28 degrees for optimum performance, yaris in my opinion is the best small hatchback car.

[FrankODB]

Here tips from 7 years of hybrid driving experience: 1) keep your car clean, especially the vent hole to the battery 2) don't use the EV button all the time, it will wear out the battery quicker 3)Drive on cruise control, the car computer can drive more efficiënt then you can with the peddle 4)when reversing get to a full stop before going into drive mode. It puts less stress on the complicated drive train 5) do not use the B mode 6) break lightly and you will be astounished how long your pads and discs will last. 7)pulse and glide while driving. Enjoy an almost care free car owning experience because less vulnerable moving parts.

[TommyCullen-VacuumConnisour]

"How to drive a hybrid car" flat out I would imagine

[whodarswins]

"your contact details here" was the best part

[pprivard]

I just purchased a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, and have been trying to get into electric only mode as much as possible. Seems that's just what I should be doing. Glad I was doing it right! I've been able to keep a 44 MPG average for 3 weeks now.

[Jdjfbficjenenwk]

I like it because it’s basically like the high tech version of a manual transmission experience if you want. Keeps you more engaged and alert while driving rather than being on autopilot and lets you get more say in the fuel efficiency.

[JulianKapa]

How about avoiding braking to hard? Similar to accelerating more gently when you can, you can begin braking earlier so you don't have to brake too firmly which causes you to "max out" the regenerative braking and uses the disc/drum brakes.

[Abra_Ka_Dabra_]

basically, drive as one would any other vehicle. dah!

[linusgunnarsson]

From what i can tell you're driving exactly the same way you'd ecodrive a normal car :)

[Squadrondavid]

I once drove 2.2 miles on electric with my Auris. Usage showed 99.9mpg
My recent drives have been:
1. 8.5 miles for 22 minutes at 75.9mpg
2. Drove 11.9 miles for 28 minutes at 71.4mpg

You drive for a longer period to get the best mpg.

[Scrubworks]

This is actually very similar to the way I drive my old diesel Mercedes. Obviously even on overrun it's still using fuel because it's a mechanical injection system, but by using bugger all throttle and letting the torque-converter do its thing it can be persuaded just to sip fuel as it goes along. My MPG is obviously nowhere near a hybrid, but on the other hand I can run it on vegetable oil, so my fuel cost is half what it is at the pumps.

[scaryfear]

I’m mostly sort of calm and economical driver, I love struggling with average consumption figures and always reset a trip meter before a long trip or vacation just for stats. That sort of nerd you know. But even I find your driving style so smooth and monotonous that it even turns out to be annoying :)

[olosss]

Let's just appreciate the fact how gently is he driving and steering with the steering wheel

[brianbridle]

That's why on a trip of 200+ miles My series 2 1.5 Prius returns 58-62mpg and the Series 3 1.8 returns 65-68mpg.