2022-2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid & Brake Coach Explained

Get max MPG using the instrument cluster brake coach and hybrid coach in 2022-2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid. Learn what it's telling you and how to use them to get better mpg!
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[@timjohnson1199]

"Pissing off the people behind you". Even before I got my Maverick I saw no need to race up to a stop light and my goal was to not stop at all. I still ended up going just as quickly to wherever I was going.

[@danehill9922]

Could not agree more. So many folks complain about gas cost but do nothing to use less. I routinely get high 30’s mpg with my ford fusion 2.5L because I manage brake use and speed.. have 150 k on the original brakes and rotors and have never been in a wreck. The way I look at it, I might piss a few off, but I’m reducing my and their risk.

[@twamy]

from someone who’s never driven an EV or Hybrid before, thank you for this video! it was extremely informative!

[@branemadder]

Once it becomes habit to drive the Hybrid in the most efficient manner, drive a non-Hybrid in a very similar manner. You'll be shocked how the techniques learned will improve MPG in non-hybrids.

[@TestDrivenTV]

Definitely. EV's as well.

[@discerningmind]

When I use the non-hybrid car it really bothers me that I have to use brake pads to slow and stop. There's no pay-off, and it puts wear on the brakes.

[@jeremywheeler8417]

I feel like I already do this to some extent in my 2012 Nissan versa. I'm looking forward to seeing how much I will have to change my driving habits

[@Maxwell1989]

@@TestDrivenTV did you hear about the issues of the new Toyota twin turbo V6 with the wastegate defect

[@DobbyKong93]

Thats how I managed over 40mpg in my accord. No one believed me till I took em for a drive

[@johndobb8239]

Thanks so much for the video. I was one of those people who really didn't understand what it all meant. Even the salesman couldn't explain it to me. You laid it out perfectly. I'm a first time hybrid owner. Update: having put just over 700 miles since I've watched this video, my fuel economy has increased significantly. Learning to drive this hybrid truck can be a bit of a challenge. But once you've mastered it, it truly makes all the difference in the world. Thanks again Sam.

[@txredkim867]

I get 100% almost everytime. It took a little practice to learn what works and doesn't work but now I just do it without thinking about it. I really love my Mav HEV

[@pabs5270]

First tank on my hybrid. 45mpg. Thanks Sam - love your channel.

[@garrycollins3415]

Thanks! That helped a lot. Now if only I had my order built and shipped.

[@njosephg]

Roosevelt Row then through mid-town. Love it man. I've had my 2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid for 2 weeks now here in Phoenix also. Loving it and learning how to operate the Hybrid effectively.

[@SinnerSavedByGrace85]

This was extremely helpful! Thank you for taking the time to do this video.

[@ccroy2001]

My Ford Fusion Hybrid has similar coaching, brake scores, EV indicators, on its dash. One cool thing is if take a trip to the store, work, or wherever, the car keeps track of what % of that journey (from car on to car off) was done on electricity and how many miles of regenerative braking. Before I really started noticing it, I would have guessed maybe 25% of my driving was electric. No! I go from a low of %30 to a high of 60% of each trip on electric only. No wonder the MPG is so high! I live in a hilly suburban with mostly 50mph speed limits.

[@frand6822]

I've been having exactly the same experience with my 2014 Fusion hybrid. I'm awaiting delivery of a Maverick Lariat hybrid by (I hope) August 1, but I must admit, it's going to be tough for me selling the Fusion. It's been a great sedan.

[@whtlightnn]

Thanks for this! Great preview of how it all works and the benefits!

[@philricotta]

Thank You.....That was a very clear and understandable presentation......One that I have been hoping to find.

[@MM-lw8wl]

Thanks for explaining the regenerating brake system. I like your indepth reviews..!

[@salva.]

Nice video with very helpful info. 👍🏻 Thanks.

[@Tinrs80]

Very very well explained. Thank you

[@dennisporter753]

Thanks Sam...Excellent! I have been looking forward to this video on learning to get the most of regenerative breaking to get the best mileage when I finally get my XLT Hybrid Maverick built..

[@davmel1006]

Awsome video. Can't wait for my FE Maverick Hybrid. This info will be handy when it comes in. Scheduled for week of March 28. Thank you Sam for all you have done.

[@rollingreclinerRecumbent]

Thanks! Love detailed information like this.

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Fantastic explanation Sam!

[@Rickolee]

Thank you this is exactly what I wanted to see.

[@samuelhelderman]

Excellent video explaining this.

[@patrickg.7668]

Thanks again, great content! 👍

[@jacobreed47]

One of my favorite car review channels.

[@caseybarmore5953]

Very informative video.

[@skylumen569]

Love you channel!

[@joetrombatore5704]

Thanks Great explanation.👍👍👍

[@dc9mm2]

Great explanation,

[@GarryCollins-ec8yo]

Thanks. I’ve had my hybrid Maverick for 2 days. I need to start looking at that. I must be doing something right because the more I drive the more miles it says I can drive on my remaining gas. I will get over 500 miles on this tank.

[@1dluep]

nice , finally found a good tutorial about this.

[@mdensch1]

I saw 48.7mpg on your trip computer. That's excellent, congrats!

[@blizbiggy]

I had an EV prior to the Maverick and they are similar in certain ways for sure. I'd say that the braking in the Maverick is more picky as where my EV had 1 pedal drive which was super convenient and I almost never used my actual brakes. It would be great if they were to add that feature in future models. I drive a lot of highway for work so I don't expect to break records, but I'm getting mid 40MPG at the moment on average. In town driving is 50+ mpg for those trips.

[@russellgentile4719]

Thanks for the video. Just got my ordered XLT Hybrid. Are you riding around town mostly in economy drive mode or normal?

[@AE86FTS]

I drive my dad's Fusion Energi semi-regularly and it's so satisfying to get 100% Regen score

[@dogbone6315]

Another thing that wasn’t mentioned and should have been is the button for modes. Slippery and eco forces the electric to be used more. This gives much better fuel economy. But, you have to set it each time you turn the key on. I was only averaging only 35 mpg in reg mode and now in slippery I’m in the 40’s. And I can get it 60-70 mph on the highway.

[@larry3476]

Good info,thanks

[@StrangeDisposition]

Whats the green broccoli looking thing that sometimes lights up during regenerative breaking?

[@1dluep]

wow 48.7 mpg gotta love it

[@discerningmind]

Sam, Thank you. I've been waiting for this video. I was hoping to learn what I'm doing wrong with my braking, but it seems either the Maverick is easy to get 100% on the braking coach, or you developed a perfect method to achieve 100%. We bought our 2013 Prius C brand-new, and after nine years I still can't score a perfect 100% on braking. Albeit I'm not the primary driver. In our car the economy coaches are bundled into one gauge. The scores are displayed in three horizontal lines, one for each coach, and each line has about-six individual bars. The bars form anywhere from a partial line, to one solid line for 100%. The coaches are: "Start" for how well or not you take-off. "Cruise" begins calculating upon completing acceleration from "Start." And calculates continuously until the wheels stop. "Stop" for how well you braked to a stop. I can easily get 100% for both Start and Cruise, but it's nearly impossible for me to get 100% for braking/Stop, or even close to that. I only scored 100% one time. I don't know what I did to achieve that. Usually, I score one or two bars, so not even 50%. The primary driver is much better at getting 100%. He states that what the system wants is, just before the car comes to a stop to press hard on the brake. I've tried that method and still can't get 100%. Do you know what kind of braking/stop the system is looking for? Do you have any idea why is this so hard to do?

[@dandydondavid4093]

Make sure your in a hy-brid because you might be mashing in a clutch. I'll go to my room now.

[@raymondc8697]

"He states that what the system wants is, just before the car comes to a stop to press hard on the brake."

[@discerningmind]

@@raymondc8697 Thank you. I'll try that.

[@burnsred2172]

I use brake coach exclusively in my Maverick work truck im averaging 48mpg with highest of 51mpg I believe with proper driving techniques and perhaps hi-test fuel this truck is capable of much more 🔋⚡🚚

[@KLondike5]

I have a 2nd gen Ford hybrid SUV from 2011. You're getting 15 more mpg than me.

[@jasonthomas9364]

Is the engine not always on at least at idle if not being used for acceleration, or charging the battery?

[@holyholo1]

I wonder if the size of the green envelope is the percentage of the remaining battery. Also the green 'ready' word. It's not always turned on.

[@carperdiem8754]

Are any of the drive modes comparable to a one pedal driving mode in an EV? That would make things much easier

[@ricktabar3913]

I remember driving a rental Fusion Hybrid and using the "L" button to slow down without applying the brake in crazy Orlando traffic and the brake coach would tell me I achieved 100 percent. Do you know if the brake lights are applied when using the "L" button so that traffic is aware you are slowing down? I am an enthusiast who enjoys rowing my own gears ( Save the manuals!), but I must admit I had fun driving that Fusion because of the technical wow factor using the "L" button.

[@KLondike5]

The Chevy Volt has paddles to finesse regenerative braking. The first gen didn't pop the brake lights on but the second gen did.

[@craigcraigster5605]

Does the screen tell you or show battery status ? If it's fully charged etc? I assume if your cruising fast on the highway the battery is being charged as well? Love your channel

[@TestDrivenTV]

No, there is no battery status indicator. It's really not necessary.

[@edj5532]

how long do the brakes last? does the ford maverick hybrid brakes last as long as the Toyota Prius vehicles?

[@scottsmith5323]

Is the electric/ hybrid envelope adjustable

[@karlpittman9925]

Anyone know how the car monitors the hybrid battery? Is it measuring voltage of the current state of charge?

[@wesflack992]

Awesome explanation. You think you can go 100k miles before needing brake pads?

[@agrisizkulak]

I've changed my brake pads on my prius around 130k. Half of my braking when I drive is to pull the shift knob to B. I so wish maverick came with a similiar shift knob.

[@tjandfriends8643]

i never understood regen breaking and the hybrid system until now.

[@stevenschmidt1145]

How does it operate in L gear mode?

[@jameswitte5676]

How does low on the transmission dial affect recharging the battery?

[@KLondike5]

My Ford hybrid is older but it keeps the engine on for engine braking in L but some regenerative too.

[@donbillington9147]

Isn't the benefit also tied to not using brake pads (wear and tear), while also recharging? Thanks, great content.

[@TestDrivenTV]

Longer lasting brake pads is a benefit yes.

[@i.r.wayright1457]

Did you try putting it in tow mode? That should give you more regen if the truck thinks you need extra stopping power. I heard another reviewer say it was noticeably stronger to the point it might be annoying unless you actually had a small trailer on the hitch.

[@jpmatti5684]

Tow/Haul basically runs the gas engine almost always. Because power is expected to be needs to move the extra weight.

[@TheSunpro]

The function knob in the center console that reads "LOW" actually works. Next time you're stopping from higher speeds (or any speed), it will double the amount of regen going to the battery. It will also stop the vehicle very quickly without touching the brake pedal. I don't understand why reviewers have never discovered it's purpose. Try it.

[@1dluep]

wish my old trusty f 150 had hybrid .

[@steveloudon7491]

Is there no way to have a digital speedometer on all the screens? If there is I've not been able to find it. Perhaps you know. Thanks for the excellent video.

[@TestDrivenTV]

Not that I know of

[@steveloudon7491]

OK thanks

[@mrdonsmith]

To be clear, the electric motor is ALWAYS helping? At least, up to the 100% mark? Since the highway milage is lower than the city mileage, it appears that if you kept a steady 70mph on the highway, the electric motor would either help until it's battery is too low, or not help at all after a certain speed. Can you clear this up?

[@TestDrivenTV]

We have a video explaining how the hybrid system works on our playlist.

[@godofdun]

Ahh, good old Central Ave! haha

[@alduswong]

I would say don't need to be very concern about the 100% brake coach score at all time. All the components needs to be used to keep the car going. The big battery, the small battery, also the brake pad. Using the brake pad a little warms up the brake line, the brake pad the rotor so it is not rusting which is good. Therefore everytime if you do 99% that is good enough. XD

[@darylturner2321]

It would have been helpful to explain how you get to the different coaches. Even how to access to My View.

[@TestDrivenTV]

Owners Manual can be very helpful.

[@skydogstudio]

That's great but hardly anyone is getting their hybrid Mavericks. I ordered mine last June and ford has no build date. I doubt I'll get my truck till end of yea or early next year.

[@familyguygarage8546]

Hey Sam, have you found out what the top speed is for you to coast in electric mode? In my 2nd gen Prius it cuts off at 39 MPH which is a bummer out here in Mesa with the 45 MPH speed limits. Thanks!

[@Renho17]

In my Ford C-Max hybrid it doesn’t cut you off. I have been going 65 in electric. But anything higher then that it’s hard to keep it in unless ur slowing down.

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

@@Renho17 We love our C-Max Energi PHEV because it gives us the best of both worlds and we rarely use any gas for our in town errands up to 20 miles on electric.

[@Renho17]

@@mitchellbarnow1709 Ya that sounds good..

[@txredkim867]

I coast over 80 on the interstate in my Mav. I don't think it cuts off.

[@Renho17]

@@txredkim867 that’s good to hear!

[@1dluep]

feels weird not having a tachometer but hybrids are a different animal

[@clarenceroller7897]

How can you tell what the level of charge that is in the hybrid and the 12 volt battery?

[@TestDrivenTV]

You can't really.

[@Sb129]

Soo, it seems driving this is just like my old Prius, I've never driven another hybrid before so idk if they are all alike. This seems pretty close though.

[@TestDrivenTV]

The system operates identical to the Toyota hybrid system, based on the same patents. Though not all hybrids drive the same.

[@tedwalker1370]

Just wanted to say if you are coming up to stopped traffic why do you have to approached the stopped cars fast? I am referring to your statement about pissing off the guy behind you. You may not have to stop at all if you approach stopped traffic slowly. That will save even more fuel.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Wrong alow stor rebg yybr drriv rech vatets

[@jasonthomas9364]

What mph range is the ICE taking the entirety of the work?

[@TestDrivenTV]

It varies depending on speed, conditions and how much power you are asking for.

[@Guthriebigal]

Does it have Stop Start technology?

[@TestDrivenTV]

All hybrids start and stop the engine as necessary.

[@YoureNotThatGuyPal-]

Will the gas mileage go down with a 800-900 lb payload?

[@TestDrivenTV]

Of course.

[@stephensanchez5761]

How fast & far can u go on electric?

[@TestDrivenTV]

There is no set or published amount.

[@evangelizacionvirtual2020]

$20000.00 ? I’m not sure about it, because now it costs $25000.00 because dealers makes adjustments $5000 more than msrp, so, now those cost 28 or 30 thousand dollars. Any ideas?

[@TestDrivenTV]

Not all dealerships are adding mark-ups. Ours didn't. The best way to avoid being a slave to the current market environment is to place and order with a reputable dealer, agree on a price and wait for it to arrive. In this case Mavericks are sold out until orders open for 2023 models. It sucks, but the early bird gets the worm in this market.

[@poorasslawstudent]

Was that the area 51 color?

[@chrisa7832]

I hope they offer awd for hybrid soon

[@jeremywheeler8417]

Screw the people behind you unless they're paying for your gas. Even with my ice engine currently, I'm not interested in racing to the next stop light. So far I haven't seen any big prizes for doing that.

[@darell8310]

I'll just ride you till you move

[@jeremywheeler8417]

@@darell8310 Your sitting on my bumper will have no effect on me. I won't break check you or anything like that. I simply don't care. It's your risk if I need to slow down suddenly because of a car in front of me. You're only taking away your own ability to swerve around me.

[@tangydiesel1886]

Never understood people racing to a red light. So much easier to coast.

[@michaelbloodgood7938]

I had to stop short and got 26% lol

[@kennyhart2699]

That's my move. Lol

[@allstuff1]

A video of under 40 miles an hour lol 😂

[@TestDrivenTV]

Your point?

[@robertyoung8289]

The chances of this truck seeing 100k carefree miles is slim to none.

[@flyjum]

It's the same design used in the prius. Those last routinely to 500k miles there are some on Craigslist with 750k miles right now. There is nothing to really wear out in this ecvt design. The hybrid system has a 15 year 150k mile warranty in the state of California so it needs to exceed at least that figure.

[@povertyspec9651]

@@flyjum An economy Ford product made in Mexico. Good luck with that. LOL

[@germainwilson800]

Sucks we can’t get it in 4wd or 4x4 with hybrid 👎

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Buy jeep ybdrr eltr

[@Tribynal]

The design is terrible compared to other brands. Ford you only hire loser programmers?

[@ariamoy91]

This truck is 💩 compared to a Tesla