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Many American drivers assume hybrid cars save fuel in every driving situation but that’s only partly true. While hybrids excel in city traffic, their advantages often fade on long highway commutes.
At sustained highway speeds, the electric motor contributes very little. The vehicle relies mostly on its gasoline engine, all while carrying the extra weight of the hybrid system. As a result, many hybrids behave like slightly less efficient gas-powered cars during extended highway driving.
This reality often becomes clear months after purchase, when fuel savings fall short of expectations. The issue isn’t that hybrids are bad vehicles it’s that they’re frequently misunderstood. As hybrid batteries age, the gasoline engine engages more often, which can further reduce highway efficiency.
Hybrid cars are excellent for stop-and-go traffic, short trips, and urban commuting. However, for drivers who spend most of their time on highways, the gap between expectations and real-world performance can lead to disappointment. Choosing the right powertrain ultimately depends on how and where you drive.
2025 3-Row SUV
At sustained highway speeds, the electric motor contributes very little. The vehicle relies mostly on its gasoline engine, all while carrying the extra weight of the hybrid system. As a result, many hybrids behave like slightly less efficient gas-powered cars during extended highway driving.
This reality often becomes clear months after purchase, when fuel savings fall short of expectations. The issue isn’t that hybrids are bad vehicles it’s that they’re frequently misunderstood. As hybrid batteries age, the gasoline engine engages more often, which can further reduce highway efficiency.
Hybrid cars are excellent for stop-and-go traffic, short trips, and urban commuting. However, for drivers who spend most of their time on highways, the gap between expectations and real-world performance can lead to disappointment. Choosing the right powertrain ultimately depends on how and where you drive.
2025 3-Row SUV
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