5 Tips how to drive Hybrid-Cars really efficiently!

Ecodriver shows you 5 simple Tricks of how to save on fuel and drive really efficiently with hybrid cars. Don't worry, this is not one of those turn-off-the-heating-when-it's-freezing-outside-Videos, this is proper use of Hybrids.

[@whateverwhenever_9987]

It is easier said than done to accelerate gently and drive efficiently when non hybrid drivers are always in a hurry and behind you

[@allenkim8308]

Your advices are good, but if one follows all of your advices like not stopping at traffic lights by slowly driving toward them, slowly accelerating from full stops or near stops, and slowing down when going uphill to take advantage of gravity, eventually you will get shot by an angry driver, who lost patience and had to pass you, although there were a lot of cars in the other lane. Your video of a hybrid car slowly approaching a red light but not stopping, while several cars in the left lane that stopped completely, shows some of the cars in the left lane were frustrated by the hybrid car's going slowly. So people driving hybrid cars need to use common sense when trying to maximize their gas mileage because no high gas mileage is worth your life!

[@Ambienfinity]

Great advice. I've always thought the key to it is (1) maintaining momentum, and (2) mechanical sympathy -- every car has its own strengths and weaknesses, and therefore requires a different technique.

[@MontyGumby]

i remove the brake pads

[@johnmc67]

I just purchased a 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid, with 13,000 ‘murica units, so I really appreciate the tips/tricks. I am very much looking forward to developing my efficiency maximizing techniques over the next weeks & months.

[@ovimacher]

I was thinking of buying a full hybrid. After watching this video, I'm not so sure anymore. I realized that I have to be a physicist to take advantage of the low fuel consumption🤣🤭

[@alanharvey7445]

Thanks for all the useful tips. Have been getting used our Dacia Jogger Hybrid and am loving the more relaxed driving and trying to get the best economy from the car.

[@lmstefanini1]

Another tip...avoid short trips. In The first minutes the car is using gas mostly to warm up the engine.

[@barrycrosby8602]

Good advice I use most if not all of the techniques described and get average mpg of 70 in my toyota Corolla touring sports hybrid but I drive in normal mode and use ac as I still value comfort and don't want to hold up traffic but I have done a eco test and achieved 82 mpg on a mix of city and highway driving and I believe there is still some room for improvement my average score is 95 the big advantage of hybrid particularly toyota due to the fact that they have the most experience in the industry is the car is cheaper to purchase only about 50%of the cost of a full electric and no need to plug in

[@johnmc67]

Think topographically!

[@briank10101]

I do nearly all the tips you mention in my 2018 Camry Hybrid except the accelerating gently. Typically, taking 50 seconds to accelerate slowly to 100 kph will use the same amount of fuel as taking 25 seconds to 100 kph, the fuel flow rate may be double but for half the time. Also, I would rather a direct fuel to wheel energy flow, than fuel/recovered braking energy to battery and then battery back to wheel energy flow with the significant conversion losses. When I see a green light 500 meters away, it's more probable to be red when you get there and if you see a red light 500m away it more probable to be green when you get there. If you see that it's already red for a while or already green for a while then you can adjust your prediction of what it will be when you get to the light.

[@JiriqueSade]

I have been searching for the information you have provided in your excellent video on the internet during the last 2 years frustrated, disappointed and without success. Your instruction is the best, most intelligent and the only user’s guide how to drive hybrid cars efficiently (at least) in English language. You must be not only expert in the subject but concise in explaining it. Thank You!

[@antonioprieto9824]

This microphone is way too sensitive like we are hearing when you swallow

[@premyslfiala9795]

Thanks! Very nice video

[@TommyG11814]

Great video, I drive a Sonata hybrid and love it , all your points are spot on.

[@LAURABOHDAN]

On long downhills I just turn the ignition off.

[@jvs2926]

Thank you.

[@sergeyb6954]

Hi, I have a question, should I drive my hybrid a car on eco mode? Is not dangerous for a engine? Or I have to drive on normal mode? Thank you

[@georgios9922]

Hello from Greece !!!! I have got the yaris cross and really the instructions you have given us are very important and correct !!!!!!! I have applied them and the gas consumption both outside the city and inside the city is 3.4 to 3.5 liters per 100 kilometers !!!!!!!!!! the driving speed is within the Limits and a little more than those of the traffic signals!!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!!!!!

[@crex8751]

I appreciate the effort you have put into your videos, but hearing every little sound your mouth makes grosses me out. use a noise suppressor or something dude.