Hybrid Drivers (if we have any) i have a question for you
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Is there a recommendation in the manufacturer brochure that says driving everywhere at 23-25 mph is optimal battery recharge speed??
Cos i would have thought the faster the engine went the more energy it’s likely to make for charging?
Of the 3 hybrids I’ve followed/been stuck behind in the last few days, all have been driving at least 5mph under the limit.
Today’s offender in their new Lexus was the worst offender, at one point it was 23mph in a 40 zone, and driving it like it was long load truck and having generally poor lane discipline.
Anyone else experience this type of driving from hybrid drivers??
Cos i would have thought the faster the engine went the more energy it’s likely to make for charging?
Of the 3 hybrids I’ve followed/been stuck behind in the last few days, all have been driving at least 5mph under the limit.
Today’s offender in their new Lexus was the worst offender, at one point it was 23mph in a 40 zone, and driving it like it was long load truck and having generally poor lane discipline.
Anyone else experience this type of driving from hybrid drivers??
TankRS said:
Is there a recommendation in the manufacturer brochure that says driving everywhere at 23-25 mph is optimal battery recharge speed??
Cos i would have thought the faster the engine went the more energy it’s likely to make for charging?
Of the 3 hybrids I’ve followed/been stuck behind in the last few days, all have been driving at least 5mph under the limit.
Today’s offender in their new Lexus was the worst offender, at one point it was 23mph in a 40 zone, and driving it like it was long load truck and having generally poor lane discipline.
Anyone else experience this type of driving from hybrid drivers??
Nope - bastid things always fly past me on motorways - surely they can't be that good on fuel at near 3 figure speeds Cos i would have thought the faster the engine went the more energy it’s likely to make for charging?
Of the 3 hybrids I’ve followed/been stuck behind in the last few days, all have been driving at least 5mph under the limit.
Today’s offender in their new Lexus was the worst offender, at one point it was 23mph in a 40 zone, and driving it like it was long load truck and having generally poor lane discipline.
Anyone else experience this type of driving from hybrid drivers??
I am driving one at the moment (not by choice) It is terrible! If I flaw it the battery runs out after about 20 seconds and the car than has no go at all and averages about 30mpg and is defeated by the tiniest of hills! It is an absolute heap of crap and should be scrapped! (1998 Toyota Prius if you must know)
MonkeyMatt said:
I am driving one at the moment (not by choice) It is terrible! If I flaw it the battery runs out after about 20 seconds and the car than has no go at all and averages about 30mpg and is defeated by the tiniest of hills! It is an absolute heap of crap and should be scrapped! (1998 Toyota Prius if you must know)
I didn't realise they had been making them for that long! Maybe it needs new batteries?Bungleaio said:
I didn't realise they had been making them for that long! Maybe it needs new batteries?
The 1998 Prius would be a Mk1 JDM import. They weren't sold outside Japan until 2000, and the early models had less power -58hp petrol plus 40hp electric, compared to 70 and 44 for the exported Mk1s and 134 total for the (100 kg heavier) Mk3. The "Prius shape" that the new one has started with the Mk2 in 2003-4.GroundEffect said:
B'stard Child said:
Nope - bastid things always fly past me on motorways - surely they can't be that good on fuel at near 3 figure speeds
Prius actually has very low drag coefficient and tyres with low rolling resistance...they're surprisingly efficient. GroundEffect said:
B'stard Child said:
Nope - bastid things always fly past me on motorways - surely they can't be that good on fuel at near 3 figure speeds
Prius actually has very low drag coefficient and tyres with low rolling resistance...they're surprisingly efficient. 
It's not just hybrids. All Rovers, Volvos, big Lexus models, and stuff like Honda Jazz's. People driving these cars all seem to drive at between 10-15 MPH below the speed limit. Then they wonder why there's a massive queue of traffic behind them, and people trying to get past. Hence causing more accidents.
nightflight said:
It's not just hybrids. All Rovers, Volvos, big Lexus models, and stuff like Honda Jazz's. People driving these cars all seem to drive at between 10-15 MPH below the speed limit. Then they wonder why there's a massive queue of traffic behind them, and people trying to get past. Hence causing more accidents.
That's just because the art of overtaking is dying.........craigjm said:
I think the big game when people have one is to try and keep it running on battery only for maximum time and thats why they drive slowly and smoothly
This is true, and it gets addictive. If you accelerate slowly enough from traffic lights you can get up to 20mph before the engine kicks in. Any downhill stretch will charge the battery, as will slowing for traffic lights/roundabouts.
B'stard Child said:
GroundEffect said:
B'stard Child said:
Nope - bastid things always fly past me on motorways - surely they can't be that good on fuel at near 3 figure speeds
Prius actually has very low drag coefficient and tyres with low rolling resistance...they're surprisingly efficient. 
R500POP said:
I drive at about 5mph below the m/way speed limit, but everywhere else I'm at (or slightly over) the limit. The car is most efficient at 60-65mph do try to maintain this speed where appropriate.
That's interesting high. Both of our cars are most economical at under 40mph. Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff