Toyota Hybrid Drive modes : What they do and what's best

[@iMacEagle1]

I just bought my first hybrid Toyota rav4. I was confused how EV mode is working. Im glad that somebody is explaining it in human mode. Many thanks.

[@dj3114]

I learn so much from this guy!! I've now watched a number of his videos and always pick so something up. He's a natural instructor and explains things very well for the layman without a hit of condescension.

[@dzarichnak]

I know he is very knowledgeable

[@fredfisher474]

I TOTALLY AGREE THIS ONE UP TO USUALHIGH STANDARD

[@kings17court]

Totally agree. I don't have a Toyota Hybrid, but I hope to within the next year or two, and I find this channel outstanding.

[@hadege001]

I agree.

[@EsslamMansour]

Absolutely, He is the best instructor ever

[@ApostelKrieger]

Finally someone who knows what he is talking about! Thnx!!!

[@Bearsbeets.battlestargalactica]

I drive with my car in eco in almost 100% of the time. Rare exceptions are when I expect to need to accelerate quick. People are always in such a hurry on the road but sometimes just easing to speed is saving just as much time as speeding. So many times I catch up to those who fly off the light while I’m in eco mode 😂

[@rodimuspm]

Hmmm

[@mjamesstephens]

Once I realized this, I quit speeding in regular driving that isn’t on the interstate. Honestly, I get ahead of people speeding past me and I am more efficient. People simply like to feel the power. That is all there is to it.

[@sassasins031]

Read your manual. You are driving inefficiently.

[@tonyrock5313]

What is your average mpg?

[@Bearsbeets.battlestargalactica]

@@tonyrock5313 mine was around 42-45mpg in my 17 Camry hybrid. I sold that and now have a civic but at least I’m not in debt anymore.

[@danielrviens8155]

We just purchased a new 2023 hybrid Venza . Thank god I’ve been watching your videos which are truly informative !

[@StarInfinite00]

This is my first year owning a Toyota hybrid. Watching your channel made me love Toyota engineering so much and got me convinced to get one. So far my rav4 hybrid feels like a work of art!

[@Nolimitgang999]

❤

Same here with wife's Yaris Cross. The e-CVT is pure genious!

[@ffhhffh]

Just ordered 1, how's the car after 1 year?

[@inamullahyousuf]

Excellent job! After going through many videos on eco vs normal finally I found what I experienced. Eco= For highway smooth acceleration Normal= Heavy City traffic when your batteries are unable to charge and restarting engine frequently

[@teslagaming9806]

Bro can u help me out my hybrid says EV not available battery too low what should I do and how

[@farhatsam8529]

​@teslagaming9806 That means your battery is less than 50%. If you always drive in highways, this is normal. You hybrid battery will charge when i can (specially in downhills), do not always use the brakes, let it brake and charge the batteries

[@nikolavidic2928]

I have a hybrid car and the battery, (I mean hybrid battery) is always half full, 4 out of 8 fields, most of the time it turns from 3 to 4 charged fields, never fully charged, When I want to use only EV mode it says that the battery is empty. What can you tell me about that. Thank you.

[@qztronic]

as a 10 years Prius owner, I’ll tell that you are exactly right, people thought Eco mode is for city and PWR mode is for highway, many time I found that I have worse performance with the same gas mileage with Eco mode (compare to say PWR mode), and yes leaving it in normal is really just the best of both world. Thank for the good content.

[@sergeyb6954]

Hi, leave it in normal mode?

[@Nolimitgang999]

@@sergeyb6954that's what bro said

[@MrWawer]

Great video as always! I wanna add something from my expirenice. I drive Prius Prime so I have a real EV mode good for 40 km. ECO MODE ( in Hybrid or EV ) can be used as SNOW mode, when in slippery conditions. Basically an ECO MODE - could be a SNOW MODE as it is easier to control the throttle, especially in EV mode where the torque is available instantly. Just another way to use it

[@pv4083]

This man is a legend and the reason I bought a 2021 Sienna. Thanks for the information. Salud Hermano.

[@stephentrinh640]

The CCN just helped Toyota make a sale here! At the same time he also helps us to understand and take care of our cars. It's a win win situation.

[@danielflores4821]

I just bought a 2021 Sienna and I love it

[@sirisaac237]

Talented teacher

[@tonyLA24]

I picked up one too. I drive in Eco, that’s the point of a hybrid.

[@jamiebrushett1811]

Same here! His videos are phenomenal. I've never had a hybrid before and I thoroughly enjoyed his videos on how a hybrid works. Very interesting stuff. It was nice to find out what all those UFO noises were 😆

[@GEMOGRAPHER]

Excellent presentation and choice of words for the layman to grasp. This guy deserves recognition by the industry pros and admiration by All. Great work, thank you

[@The_Falken]

Another fantastically informative video, Thank you! I find my 2019 Rav4 Hybrid chooses EV mode all on its own and it seems to always be at the right time. Going through a drive thru.... as long as it has sufficient battery it switches to EV. No gas burned for the entire 10 minutes going through. Perfect! When I start it in the morning it goes on EV mode for the first .5km of my drive. Even going down the hi-way at posted speed limit (90km/hr) Flat and level it can go into EV mode until I give it more gas or start going up hill. Driving in town it switches back and forth but surprisingly is in EV mode a lot of the time. I'm loving the hybrid version of the Rav4. Thanks again for the great video!

[@kalmmonke5037]

do you finf yourself having battery often not be used despite being fully filled in a low speed high torque demand situation? old camry hybrid ive driven it shows full battery but not using it such situation where it would be useful for some reason.

[@kalmmonke5037]

unusually, it does allow pretty much full use of battery in such situation. old camry hybrid is 2008 or so

[@scara1701]

I tend to use ECO mode in city situations. Speed limits are low due to high density population. It keeps me from speeding. Sport mode is something we sometimes use during long road trips in summer (larger hill climbs, more weight, when there isn't a pandemic :( ), HVAC seems to perform better in this mode. EV mode only when the car needs to move a small bit.

[@scottsteibel]

These hybrid videos are very helpful to me as I bought my first hybrid a few weeks ago, a 2018 RAV4. I like it! And now I understand it! Thanks

[@susanmeredith4957]

Watching your videos as I wait for my Hybrid RAV4, by the time it arrives I’ll have a good understanding of it! Thank you

[@ryanhorsley9965]

2018 Hybrid RAV4 is an awesome car. It's reliable, easy to maintain, and has a quality build. I love mine. The reliability ratings from Consumer Reports proves it. It rates better than the 2019+ RAV4 models.

[@dangahan1170]

Just recently bought a 2021 Highlander Platinum Hybrid. Never owned a Toyota or a Hybrid before. This has been extremely helpful!

[@Tatorvision]

We just bought the 2021 Highlander Platinum Hybrid yesterday as well. I am really impressed.

[@leeshaw5136]

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[@Tatorvision]

Also just bought myself a 2020 RAV4 XLE Premium to use as my daily driver and again quite impressed.

[@WarCisco]

Same for me, this channel has been fantastic. Can't stop watching and learning from this awesome channel.

[@mjb4126]

Thank you for clarifying about 'EV mode'. I misunderstood it until now.

[@arslano4531]

BEST EXPLANATION I HAVE EVER HEARD!!!!! THANK YOU MAN!!!

[@TheLifeEvents]

Thank you. I have just got a 2.L Corolla Touring Sport Excel in the UK. (Top of the range - fully loaded)Getting my head around all the systems! I love your channel, so knowledgeable. Wish I could get my car service at your location. Too bad!

[@DonaldPerley]

For the gen 3 the drive mode also affects how close cruise control tries to stick to the target speed. In eco mode you will go faster downhill and slower up hill compared to power mode.

[@Clove_Parma]

That's concerning to me as an Australian where we have police that love to sit at the bottom of hills and mail you a lovely fine a few weeks later. Hopefully that's a regional tune applied for the US where you have less speed cameras

[@Webgobo]

@@Clove_Parma Australia seems to be a shithole heard about corona measures there.

[@joycewysocki1603]

Just watched your 6 part series on hybrids.It was the most comprehensive piece I've seen on this subject.Its hard to come by honest information.Keep up the good work.Thanks

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you for watching my hybrid series!

[@MikeWeiner]

I got my Prius bout a month ago through Carvana (its a 2018) and I REALLY appreciate everything you covered in this video. Explaining the modes was EXCELLENT and then the FAQs, you covered all of my questions right there! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@jamie.miller.inspiring]

I will be honest I've only just started taking interest in hybrid cars, you are the main channel i have checked out and so far the videos ive watched have answered everything I'm aware of that i need to know about them. Thank you for taking the time to explain about the useful things to know :)

[@wcg66]

EV mode on the Prius Prime is amazing. Smoother and more pep than HV mode. Good for 30-40 km.

[@panospds5454]

Hello from Greece! 🇬🇷 I've just ordered toyota corolla 2021 sedan hybrid 1.8 122hp. It will be the first time I'll drive hybrid car and you've helped me understand a lot of things about switching those modes. Thank you! Keep up the good work!

[@markd8931]

How is the car going for you😁

[@seansullivan1134]

NOTE: If your car has this feature, Auto-Glide Control only functions in ECO mode. AGC is really impressive when you take your foot of the accelerator the car coasts and actually charges at the same time. But somehow the car doesn't seem like it is slowing down.

[@EL-yi6df]

I'd appreciate if you could elaborate on AGC. I purchased a Yaris Cross Hybrid. I couldn't find AGC. Thank you.

[@nikbinaz]

​I believe if you have a hybrid, your car does that already. Next time after you accelerate, release the gas pedal and just glide. I have a Prius C and do this, it doesn't decelerate as fast and charges the hybrid battery at the same time. ​@@EL-yi6df

[@journeyman291]

Manny moons ago, I owned a 1953 Ford sedan with a 6 cylinder with 3 on the tree. It also had a lever under the dash that somehow when I pulled it out, it disengaged the transmission from the engine when I let off the gas and would "coast" like it was in neutral. They called it overdrive.

[@PiperLund]

Thank you! Being a new Toyota rav4 plug-in owner I learn alot from you. I use Eco almost 90-95 procent. I use Sport mode when I want surpise people in gti's. It really puts a smile on me every time. I surpised a VW ID4 GTX today and it was hilarious...

[@tsivanathan]

Superb explanation!!! So happy to be part of your channel!!!! Every time I watch your channel my knowledge over my toyota vehicle increases and anxiousness over my vehicle reduces!!! Thanks sir! God bless

[@rsberdan]

Thank you for coming up with this video tackling the different driving modes. I use the power mode only if I am in a steep uphill road. Can you care to comment on this?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you for watching my video! I think using power mode going to a steep hill is actually a perfect scenario where it’s helpful. It gives you more power to go up the hill easily.

[@mihai7558]

I do the same. Most of the time I drive in eco mode (don't have a normal mode on my car).

[@marcofreitas5321]

@@mihai7558 mine is a Yaris. If I turn off eco mode by pressing the eco mode button, then normal mode is activated even if there is no indication telling me that. Also there isn't any power mode on mine.

[@salvadors.hurtado8830]

Thank you. You need to be sales man. Your info is priceless.

[@Loup73778]

Thank you so much for this, I’ve just purchased a hybrid Yaris 2023 (UK) which I love and have been using ECO all the time , as per the advice from dealership, but getting on to motorways (freeway) was dire as it was slow, so I’ve been using Normal mode which helped, but the Hybrid Coaching app still advises me that I am using ‘harsh acceleration’ ( I’m not even flooring it!) so will try PWR mode and see if this makes a difference after you very helpful advice! I always switch back to ECO again as I’m averaging 60.2 MPG but like you said, you sometimes need the extra power. So helpful thanks 😊

[@kenbob9872]

This is great info and I was always wondering how the different modes worked on my 2019 Rav4 Hybrid. You are always very informative and a pleasure to watch.

[@conrada9477]

So glad I found your video. Just got my Rav4 and all I did was using the Eco mode and the behaviour I experienced exactly matches what you described. May it in city or highway driving. Thank you very much for a thorough explanation.

[@sergeyb6954]

Hi, so better drive in normal mode?

[@1gr8oil]

I am so happy I ran into your "Toyota Hybrid" video series! You explain everything so well, I think a 4th grader could understand what you are talking about! I have learned so much about my Toyota Hybrid Venza, that I now understand all of how it works. I have watched ALL of your Hybrid series now, and I am so grateful of all your knowledge, and I'm happy you shared all this knowledge!

[@MsNickie1001]

Congrats on your new Toyota. How do you like it?

[@1gr8oil]

@@MsNickie1001 My wife and I really love the Toyota Venza! She is currently in Oregon with it. She went from Ogden Utah to Gresham Oregon, and used less than 2 tanks of gas! Fuel Tank only has a capacity of 14.5 US Gallons! Wish it were bigger.

[@sgnt9337]

I agree. This is a great channel!

[@samodio586]

I agree, this guy explains in plain English, very smart but doesn’t overwhelm us with super technical stuff.

[@mollyweaver643]

Love this channel. But hey, don’t diss 4th Grade smarts. They got it goin’ on. Explaining EV to a Boomer is the challenge.

[@moonz.3342]

Just bought a Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE 2022. I’m a visual person, and have trouble to read the manual, but enjoy watching your channel!

[@Dr.TJ1]

I put my Highlander Hybrid in Eco mode and haven’t had any problems merging or passing. Still plenty of power, at least for me.

[@uli3119]

Its really only on prius. My camry is hybrid and in eco mode acceleration is comparable to a regular non hybrid car. When i try it with a prius though it feels like i have to floor it all the way to get up to speed to merge into the freeway

[@arnetanis7510]

Full throttle gives the same power in all modes. Only response on low throttle is totally different. Driving a 2018 c-hr now and 2009 prius before.

[@arnetanis7510]

Oh Uli's story is not true. 2009 prius even on eco mode crushed most cars at the trafficlights from 0 to 60 mph. Just floor the pedal

[@kdegraa]

We recently bought a RAV4 hybrid. So far we’ve just left it in eco mode. The car has a 2.5 litre engine and seems to have reasonable power if the accelerator is floored.

[@mjamesstephens]

While I Don’t always agree with the sentiment, I love their videos. They’re extremely informative and always offering their point of view which I feel like is left out of a bunch of situations. I might have become addicted to their videos even if it doesn’t pertain to me because I can glean information from their videos about a more specific situation.

[@trulyfedread1334]

I just purchased a new 2021 Toyota Prius Hybrid and I'm so thankful that I ran across your channel. Very informative! Thanks a bunch.........

[@briank10101]

I use EV mode when I come to a red light when the heat is on in winter (switch it on below 25 mph) to keep engine off, when reversing out of or into my garage (coolant temperature needs to be above about 70 F), drive thrus, and when parked/stopped less than 10 minutes when heat is on. ECO limits A/C power to 2500 watts on Camry compared to 3600 watts in other modes, it also decreases fan speed by a third increasing time before engine comes on due to coolant temperature drop in winter or battery depletion on hot days with A/C on. Sport mode increases responsiveness as well as sensitivity. Eco has a dampened response even if pushed quickly. The 3 modes will all produce the same maximum horsepower output at full throttle.

[@superpapy78]

Hello from France, Just 2 words: MERCI and BRAVO. i am learning a lot of things before having my first Renault Clio 5 full Hybrid this week! Your video is very "compact" and i like it. Didn't find one like this one in French. You are a good teacher!

[@calmjm]

One thing that didn't get explained here - you always have full power available whatever mode you have selected. If you floor it in eco mode, you'll have exactly the same power available as in normal or sport mode. Only gas pedal response curve is different.

[@marqushio2752]

The response is slightly faster in sport mode. At least with the Camry/Avalon. .5 difference in acceleration 0-60 vs eco mode. 2013-2018 era.

[@kenvik-q5t]

Yes, you’re right on e I pressed the accelerator on demand the Eco mode is off and the arrow shows I’m in Power range of the engine, both engines, gasoline and el. motors power the drive.

[@maryhaltom5967]

I really appreciate listening and really giving me the feel of the car. Love your lessons. Thank you. That I don't feel the car going off flying away from me while driving.

[@mmoore4249]

I have a 2019 Avalon HYBRID. I’m glad I found this channel. Great information!

[@Skippa851]

I have a 2021 Kluger, 2500kms on it now and ive only ever used ECO mode haha. Fuel economy is awesome and honestly, it drives perfectly fine around town and on the highway. After watching this though, ill give it a run on Normal mode to see the difference.

[@TheFloobydust]

Very clear explanation 👌. I own a 2021 Corolla Cross hybrid and gaining many know-hows from your videos! Thanks mate!

[@tammygreene5323]

Thank you for this straightforward explanation of the hybrid drive modes. I’m purchasing my first hybrid and had no idea about the drive modes. I breathed a sigh of relief when you explained Sport mode as I’m going from V6 to V4 and was afraid I’d be left in the dust when merging. This granny likes to GO!

[@ehtostaf3286]

I learned more after watching 2 videos here than other videos. Kudos.

[@Cicadaloca1976]

Your videos are so helpful. I learn more from these than when I spend 8x the time reading the manual. Thank you!!

[@marciasiste4851]

I love watching your videos. You helped me to decide when I was about to buy my first car in Canada. I’m so happy with my 2021 Hybrid XLE Rav4! Thank you! 🙏🏻🙂🙏🏻🙂

[@uhoRn36]

Planning to pick up a 2022 Rav4 Hybrid XSE. Thanks to you, I feel like I know my car already and I still haven't received it yet! Thanks so much!! :D

[@georgeian3243]

Thank you CCN, very informative. I’ve been using mostly Eco and Normal with the odd venture into Sport mode. I do notice that EV isn’t available when the car is cold, I try to back out of the garage on electric only but the engine always starts immediately in the cold weather. Toyota gave me an App that gives me access to all sorts of information about the car, very handy. It also rates my Eco driving performance on each trip! Sometimes I get a 100 score, miracle. There’s one corner on my drive that I like to take quickly...I lose points for “harsh cornering.” This is too much fun.

[@davidfalgout7304]

AMD is one of the best you tube channels PERIOD! Thank AMD for all of the wonderful info. Have a wonderful and blessed day my friend! ( one tech to another)

[@tomekmackiewicz710]

Sorry for my English. I have Camry 2019 hybrid on taxi, mileage 76k km. In my opinion on normal mode battery charge better and faster than eco . Example when you drive on eco mode and stop push accelerator pedal charge lvl is lower than normal mode. Try this two ways when you drive fast or when you going downhill. On normal mode charge lvl is higher when you stop accelerating. Lvl the ecomomy driving on normal mode when you learn how to drive your hybrid , it may be the same as economy mode. Ev mode is very helpfull in hot sommer when car is stop. When i have full battery charged i can use my air conditionig 1,5 hour for free. When is winter and car and engine is cold ev mode works only to 30km/h . When car is warm ev mode works normal to 50km/h . If you accelerating to much ev mode is off, slow down wait a few sec. and accelerate gently again if your battery are charged ev mode will be available again. Max distance on "electric mode only" i make is 4km. I use normal mode when i drive a car at night ar when i must charge battery fast or low traffic at day. I use eco mode at day in big traffic. I use sport mode when another driver in his 2.0 TDI car( mostly) made me angry :) and bye bye.

[@vlassischatzis8574]

informative comment cheers. do you have any input on B mode as an experienced hybrid driver? looks kinda confusing. thanks

[@malan07]

O cześć. Kilka godzin temu odpisałeś mi na kanale Jarpan Emetele, a teraz zauważyłem tutaj Twój komentarz :p Zobacz tutaj gość opowiada o silniku z Camry i o tym, że trzeba używać olej 0w16 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3i6fHWYerJ2eZY a tymczasem ja szukam używanej Camry z salonu Toyoty i już druga ktorą byłem zainteresowane od nowości ma wlewany przez ASO 5w30. W sumie nie wiem czy się tym martwić, bo znając Toyotę to i tak dojedzie 500k km bez problemu...

[@tomekmackiewicz710]

@@malan07 Ok zobaczę. Dzięki

[@nikolavidic2928]

I have a hybrid car and the battery, (I mean hybrid battery) is always half full, 4 out of 8 fields, most of the time it turns from 3 to 4 charged fields, never fully charged, When I want to use only EV mode it says that the battery is empty. What can you tell me about that. Thank you.

[@tomekmackiewicz710]

@@nikolavidic2928 If it's Toyota then: 1. Try to find a long straight section where you go downhill with a high speed limit. Quickly accelerate the car to 110-120 km/h or more as you can ;) Release the accelerator pedal and drive in normal or sport mode. You need to maintain such a speed (lightly or heavily braking) that the car slowly slows down and the tachometer needle remains halfway or close to 0 in the blue CHG field for as long as possible (not towards the green field). 1 km of such driving is about half a charged battery. Over time you will learn how to do it on flat ground in shorter distances. 2. Check or replace the air filter in the battery ventilation because if it is dirty, the air does not cool the battery properly, it overheats and it will not charge even up to 80%. 3. Do a battery test at the service center. service center. EV MODE is available when the battery status is 8 to 4 charged fields.

[@Wildflower1013]

From the first suggestion I was learning something. I thought ECO mode = city driving, not highway, but it makes sense that once you're up to speed on the highway, switching to ECO mode should be no problem because you aren't starting or stopping often (hopefully!!!)

[@bsperoz]

I've always driven in ECO mode. The expectations are Normal in heavy wind, rain, and light snow, and trail in normal or heavy snow, or that RARE ultra-powered rain storm.

[@constantinsarafian5942]

What a nice video, once again, that I discover while I'm looking for informations about my Toyota Auris HSD 1.8 L (2010 year model). I'm 60 (living in France, sorry in advance for my english) but I got my driving license only this last April 2021, and my Toyota Auris is my first car (second-hand car with 169.000 km when I got it). I'm SO HAPPY with it, and only a bit frustrated because I wish I could have a bigger HV battery to get more mileage (more gas or more HV battery on board). I reach only 600-650 km, now that I know & understand a bit better my car. I think I'll keep it as longer as I'll be able to do it. I'd add one thing : me, I'm using also ECO mode when moving in a parking, as it gives me smoother motion at low speed. Thanks a lot for all your explanations, it is really useful for me ! I love your videos.

[@PS_SD_MAR]

I was reading the manual of my 2021 Venza and it stated Sport mode was more for a drive in a curvy road. It also stated the suspension would adjust during this mode. I have used it on a curvy road and I did feel a slight difference with the sharper turns.

[@patriciafroelich-pilichows841]

I thought the Hybrid will choose the best/fuel efficient mode while driving…that is what I thought ECHO was for…to think for the driver…an idea I like a lot. I get my first Hybrid RAV4 2024 in a month…

[@crdiasneto]

My Hybrid Corolla EV mode can go up to 37mph or 60kmh. It seems to really maximise economy and is great for driving in the neighborhood. And when going downhill it recharges really well, which increase its mileage. I have been using it a lot, and it has helped me save a lot money on gas.

[@kubanskiloewe]

i do that in my old 2,3ton LExus Hybrid too ;-)

[@mare6851]

Thank you so much for the education. I’m finally picking up my first hybrid Corolla so your video is very informative. I was a little nervous not feeling too sure which is the best mode. Now I do.

[@danmarjenka6361]

MPG average will only be about 2 mpg different between all of these modes. Also, the maximum acceleration (at full throttle) is the SAME on all these modes. The biggest reason to avoid ECO mode is because it reduces fan speed one notch for the interior heat and air conditioning system, so avoid ECO on very hot or cold days. This is what I have read in the Toyota engineering manual and also what I have experienced in my 2011 Prius.

[@Fraaank41]

Thanks for the insight

[@Dacoldest23]

I have a 2019 RX 450H and I can 100% tell you that is incorrect. But you explaining that there’s a difference in MPG, even minimally contradicts the acceleration point. Eco mode crawls before it runs, if I put in sport it’s almost uncomfortable to drive consistently. The guy in video explained it almost perfectly

[@Ohcurlygirl9611]

Fantastic chap, thank you. Just bought a 2019 Toyota Corolla automatic 2.0L, just 11k miles. Never driven an automatic, but test drove & loved it x

[@joeshmoe8952]

I got a 2015 Prius and always use the eco mode. I will use the power mode if I’m going up a hill or something but I rarely use it.

[@SashaSteelQueenie]

I just want to say a big big thank you , I just ordered my first Toyota Corolla touring sports icon tech , amd I needed to find out information about all of its features thank you for sharing all this fabulous information

[@doloreschansey9556]

I had a 2016 toyota prius II Eco and always put it in power mode. I'm not a super hard accelerator, but I still always had it in power mode and if I needed to speed up fast to get on the freeway, it was great. I drove it 45,000 miles and averaged 62.5 miles per gallon. Always in sport mode.

[@torquespec4721]

I have a 2020 RAV4 Hybrid XSE and my regular mixed driving miles per gallon is around 46 mpg. I've dipped into the 49 to 50mpg around the city as well. Very happy!

[@critterallywithjohnernest.]

Thank you, i can't wait to get my rav4 hybrid. It is being built this week so only a few more weeks to go. Not looking forward to a 7 year payment but i won't feel so badly when gas prices keep going up. I've been driving my scion xa for 16 years now and it has done me well so i decided to stick with Toyota because it has lasted me this long. Just time to do something newer as it is starting to fail on different things little by little and not worth sticking more money into it. You always have great advice and we the subscribers appreciate your wisdom and advice!

[@antonioposa4070]

2021 Corolla owner here, had it for 3y and love it. The drag from the generator during liftoff is also changing with the mode selection, it increases in sportier modes. I love that of the sport mode. Other than that, I use sport mode only for highway onramps. I would say that at fixed speed on the highway, the mode doesn't matter at all because all the power to move the car is being provided by the thermal engine at the same RPM.

[@stanglincoln1659]

I have a 2013 Lexus rx450 I never thought I would own a hybrid but I enjoyed the vehicle now my wife does mostly City driving and the fuel economy is outstanding for such a big vehicle I appreciate you explaining the modes thanks for great videos as always

[@jillybean1284]

I know this is really old, but what kind of mpg did you get?

[@sergeyb6954]

So you drive in normal mode?

[@itzkanhai]

the easiest way to understand about hybrid mode this is the only video which explains everything very easily. thank you you really helped me and may be others with some confusions and you cleared the air.

[@pierrebaladi2927]

Thanks for all this information on these drive modes! I am a Corolla Hybrid owner, in France. Here is my feedback on the drive modes: - EV: totally agree, only useful to move your car without having the gas engine starting up, especially in underground parking lots. Otherwise, useless. I had some difficulties explaining to a fellow hybrid driver that it was useless to smash his EV button all the time while driving in town: the hybrid system knows what's best, it will manage properly between EV mode and gas, no need to empty the batteries on purpose... - eco: oh my... I find this mode dangerous, because it can be surprising if you need power instantly (eg. in merging traffic) and that you find yourself with that sloth of a car unable to accelerate properly. Thanks for your advice to use it on highways, I will try when I reach cruise speed (btw: 130 km/h here in France). Maybe also useful in for traffic jams? Though I doubt it would make much difference when the car is crawling... - normal: well, the everyday driving mode, as you mention. Smooth yet efficient. - sport: not at ease with this one, because the engine revs up very quickly, it seems like a 'on-off' switch to use the throttle pedal... I had noticed the difference in steering, thanks for confirming. It feels 'sharper' in sport mode. Additionnally to what you said, I find there is more resistance when I lift my foot from the pedal... like it's giving more power, but also taking back more power for regeneration, and more 'engine brake'... which leads me to my suggestion: this Sport mode is very useful for mountain roads (at least European ones...). To me, it is the only situation when I find it relevant. Otherwise, as you mentioned, hybrids are totally NOT racing cars...

[@joaomoreira6044]

@ Yes, but it will take forever...

[@AHBdV]

@ exactly! Floor the pedal and both ECO and Sport have exactly the same acceleration times. The only thing that changes is the 'feel' of the pedal. In ECO it is very long... you need to press deep before it responds a lot. In Sport the opposite. In Normal the response is more linear. But in all modes, full throttle means full throttle. It accelerate equally fast in all modes when you floor it.

[@ianjaspermendoza1025]

I agree with you mate, eco mode is sometimes unsafe in roundabouts or intersections. It pick up so sluggishly. I think its more practical to use normal mode and just control your pedal to play around EV and Eco on the gauge to be more efficient.

[@robfernald3397]

@@AHBdV I read on multiple sites but can never confirm from toyota/Lexus that the hybrid batteries push 500v in eco/normal under normal throttle but in sport will push 750v. I may have the exact voltages incorrect but you get what I’m saying, can anyone confirm this? However as you said and I’m guessing for safety reasons under full throttle in any mode gives you all the power the car can give. IMO that should always be the case for Merging & possible life safety scenarios.

[@Now_To_Infinity]

Thank you I will remember to use eco mode only on high way .

[@edwardgrabczewski]

I found your video very clear and well balanced. It concurs with my own experience of driving my Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (2018) and I'm grateful for taking the time to discuss the differences because I don't find the manual gives enough explanation of the differences between these modes.

[@RyanPratten]

As an Australian, I found EV mode most effective when driving from one point on the job site to another. It's not going to get you to the shops, it's not going to get you to nan's house, or the train station, but it will get you from gate A to the food truck and back quite fine. For this reason, I used to call it "golf cart mode."

[@henryhonda8408]

Golf cart mode..... good one mate.

[@christinearmington]

👍😆😎

[@chriskelly509]

Actually a proper name for ev mode

[@EmmaGriffiths-ir1gr]

Just bought a Mazda 2 hybrid. Thank you so much for explaining the drive modes in such a clear and informative way.

[@motombyesele1346]

I recently bought the 2021 corolla cross hybrid, thanks to all the knowledge i got from this channel. I live in Bangkok and i drive only in eco mode. i am seriously prioritizing fuel economy because i am running two cars. On highway i use normal mode. Now i have a clear picture why most at time Ev mode is not available. Sometimes when i turn on the engine in the morning, i get a sound from the engine bay, Toyota said is MG2 and that how the system has been designed. The sound last for not over a minute and the whole system goes quiet. The more i understand hybrids more, the more i love them just because of how it waas intelligently designed.

[@struong57]

I love the verse from Numbers 6:24 you quite at the end of your videos. God bless you, sir. 🙏🏽

[@johnmeasures3067]

Fantastic video. I now understand the different modes and learned alot. Normal mode together with Auto EV/HW seems the way forward on most long journeys where there is a constant mix of town, country and motorway driving. Thanks. John

[@frankperkins535]

Oh man, I've learned so much watching this video. I had no understanding even after reading the manual. Now I get it and Thanks.

[@thuongthanh2]

I have a 2019 RAV4 XSE hybrid. In Sport mode: when I push the pedal to pass a another car, I feel as though the front of the car lift up...maybe it’s just my imagination, and like he said, “instant torque” man it felt more like turbo kicks in and you got a rocket launching your car.

[@eliav770]

Just discovered your videos and they really help a person like me with no technical knowledge whatsoever. Thanks so much. I am buying a new Toyota Sienta Hybrid. If you could make some video on that particular car it would be awesome!

[@javierc.salazar512]

Great videos brother, thank you for all the information you have given us on Toyota Hybrid. I bought a 2021 Prius great little car. Thanks again take care and stay safe.

[@3opaH]

I just brought Toyota Auris 2016. It' s just a perfect car for a small family and for me as a tech freak. 🙂

[@macfastang2010]

I usually drive in normal. I use Eco once I enter expressway combined with cruise control. I only use power when I have full load car or driving through mountains. What I noticed about EV mode, is that under normal acceleration, the gas engine kicks in later than usual. I rarely use EV. All in all, I love my Prius. This coming from a guy whose last 2 cars were mustang V8s (yes...I got married and have a 7 month baby lol)

[@sergiodjf]

🤣That's quite a change! From Mustang to Prius...The two ends of the spectrum! Now you can get Mustangs with 4-cylinder turbo engines for better fuel economy😎

[@macfastang2010]

@@sergiodjf i will never ever drive a Mustang that’s doesn’t have a V8 and manual tranny!!

[@seymorefact4333]

I have a 5.7l tundra but drive my son Prius when he is in college. I'm surprise how much I enjoy if around town! I'm thinking about buying a 2023 Prius for myself. Tundra is for long trips due to comfort.

[@Jayjayxxx007]

I use eco mode when driving most of the time and I’ll hit sport mode if I need to make a quick turn or when merging on the highway.

[@sebast1an09]

Great video. Just bought a 2021 RAV4 XSE Hybrid. Love it so far.

[@ase000]

Great video! Can you please do a video explaing sequential shift mode and when to use the different shift/numbered positions.

[@matthewneubeck8411]

I use eco mode m-f when I commute to work in a metro area. I reward myself with normal mode in the evening and weekends. Sport mode is nice on two lane roads when you're accelerating and deaccelerating often.

[@stevepriest2763]

So, use Sport or Power mode when being chased by zombies or tornadoes or zombies in tornadoes, right?

[@TheCarCareNut]

😂 you got it!

[@flagmichael]

Zombnado!

[@joaomoreira6044]

Or if you want to have fun with your hybrid. At least on the 2.0 is like that

[@tudormontescu6275]

@@joaomoreira6044 Fun. With these cars. Ok.

[@joaomoreira6044]

@@tudormontescu6275 I have a 2.0 Corolla Touring Sports (wagon) with 180hp. Yes it's fun to drive. It has a great handling, fantastic engine with lots of power and torque, fast reaction to any gas pedal move. Yeah, you should try it before making any judgment

[@Tigertame4]

I only tried the different modes when my dachshund steps on the button. I really appreciate this video so I know what the buttons actually mean. Now I can CHOOSE the mode, at least until my dachshund chooses a different one.

[@hawkeyepr]

Recently bought a 2021 Rav4 hybrid and thanks to your videos I understand them a lot better now and how to take care of it. Thank you!

[@dietrichcleijne2715]

We drive a lot in Germany. Merging into traffic on a German Autobahn, coming from a rastplatz or so, can be pretty difficult when you stay in ECO, you really need to set the car to Power mode. That's until you've merged of course. When we drove in Switzerland with our first Hybrid (a Prius), there was this eery feeling of a sudden complete silence when we drove downhill in the Alps. At first my wife and i thought that there was something wrong with the car, and after checking everything i came to the conclusion that we were just witnessing the brilliance of Toyota. We now have a Lexus NX300h by the way.

[@TS84NO]

In my experience, for the short time I've owned my 2018 Prius, I'm actually getting a bit better mpg in normal mode, compared to in eco. I guess it's cause I'm used to being very gentle on the throttle in order to save fuel, while the lack of throttle response in eco mode, made me use "more throttle than needed", hence getting worse mpg.

[@dj3114]

I've discovered the same. I suspect that "normal" mode enables you to get to speed faster and maintain - pulse and glide. I use the "Hank Hill" method of imagining there is an egg on the gas pedal that I don't want to break. However, when someone is directly behind me, I'll pick it up because they shouldn't be caught behind a gas miser.

[@TS84NO]

@@dj3114 Yeah, I do the same. It's great to drive gently and get better mpg, but not to a degree wich annoys other drivers :P

[@lcq2102]

Eco mode usually dulls out the responsiveness of the accelerator pedal so it’s easier to accelerate gently. Most of your fuel is spent accelerating. Typically the eco mode also puts the hvac in an eco which helps if you use the AC. But if you’re not using AC, it really only helps you drive more conservatively. There’s no difference to the normal mode in terms of fuel economy.

[@TS84NO]

@@lcq2102 Yeah.. One advantage I have seen with using Eco mode tho, is that it makes it easier to stay in EV-mode in city/slow driving, as the trottle is less sensitive.

[@kalmmonke5037]

yes eco mode is for people who dont know or care how to drive econmically, computer does guess work assuming driver pushes pedal quickly to speed up quickly then doesnt keep foot steady from being bored, non attentive to driving, so his pedal position changes for no reasson when he should be speeding up and slowing down at a non quick rate and maintaining momentum, for lower tire, brake, oils, fuel cost

[@paperback10]

I have the 2009 Camry Hybrid. It doesn't have any of these options. However it does have 190,000 miles on it and it runs and takes off just as well as it did when I bought it used with 120,000 miles.

[@p6102zrfxe]

Thank you for nice explanation. I'm using ECO mode all the time, normal mode kicks ICE more often. I don't like it.

[@PiperLund]

I do some commuting a couple of times a week, about 62 miles one way, going over the limit of going fully electric all the way. The road is about 65 miles/h almost all the way. I charged the battery at work. According to the trip computer it gave me about 90 miles/gallon when I drove today. That's amazing for me coming from a 2.0 VW diesel that gave me about 35-40 miles/gallon...

[@farukakatz3936]

I have a 2018 Camry Hybrid and most of the time I drive it in Eco mode because I love the Auto Glide Control, and when I need more power which is often I move the gear shifter to the left and it switches to either normal or sport I am not sure which. I wish Auto Glide Control was available in all modes.

[@hphillips7425]

I feel more comfortable with a possible purchase of a hybrid after watching your videos. I have purchased many vehicles in 50 years of driving and none of the car salesman knew a damn thing about the vehicles they are selling

[@michaelhoward142]

Excellent and enjoyable explanation. As a middle-aged "gearhead", I never imagined that I might find myself owning a Prius but I needed a reliable and frugal vehicle. I saw a used 2011Prius for sale and, out of curiosity, I started researching the technology and became so intrigued I bought it. I'm still a "gearhead" though and am absolutely not a typical Prius driver. I spend WAY too much time in Power mode because I just love how much sportier it makes this "eco box" feel to drive. That said, I'm going to start making myself use Normal and even ECO modes more often. Maybe it'll keep me from driving like a maniac. ;)

[@flouisbailey]

I’m with you Brother Gear ⚙️ Head, I like the punch of Sport+ mode of my Lexus 450H and yes, it is faster the V6 is so quiet I never hear it run. I will test Normal mode more in the future but…..My rear wheel drive Lexus rocket is a joy to drive. Mine is a 2013 year and has only 40K (as of 2022) miles the first owner was a horse person here in the Bluegrass of Kentucky.

[@treecee]

This video was helpful. I’ve been driving in eco mode unless I’m on the highway. I’m gonna give normal mode a try for maybe a month or until the next fill up to see the difference in my car

[@jenniferg5785]

Same

[@bmilh]

Something about EV mode is that the car allows you to use double power (check the power meter) using electric motor only when compared to non EV mode! You'll have to press the accelerator gradually to experience that.

[@pete9688]

Correct. It almost feels like a transmission cycle. I do the same.