2018 Honda Accord Hybrid

A light touch on the go pedal is always wise. Keep the tires pumped up to the correct pressure. I am sure your owners manual has tips for good fuel economy. Just don't be the jerk driving 45 blocking traffic!

Slow driving has never been a problem for me! The owners manual tells what the different settings do but it's amazingly vague. I'm kind of looking for suggestions that others use. I may be overthinking this but for all the money we spent I want this thing to perform at it's best. Thanks...

You probably are over thinking it but it never hurts to do your research. The bottom line is the same as for any other car. Keep the load light and the speed down for best fuel economy.

There many things you can do. Starting with, don't use remote start, even in winter. Put on seatbelt before starting. Use air only when necessary, except on expessway. Open windows waste more fuel than the air, too much drag. Immediately after starting press EV switch. Car usually has a good charge. Use the EV in parking lots and below 40mph. And off traffic lights when no one behind you, light accelerator. Never exceed 65 mph on expressway, decreases mpg. Use paddle shifters to slow vehicle on off ramps, saves brakes and increases recharging. Use cruise control at 65mph.

Also make sure to turn off seat air conditioner and air conditioner prior to turning off car. Perhaps by the time you return or the next morning you may not need it. Why waste gas when first start the car when you don't need air. Also car may not allow you to immediately place car in EV mode after starting if air is on. Sometimes I get over 50mpg. And a fully leafed tree each time I turn off the car.

There many myths about driving hybrids. With no disrespect intended, I'm going to modify Gassaver' comment to correct some. Remote start for a few minutes doesn't hurt much, because it will charge the battery. Just don't reach 100%. For the same reason, go ahead and start before buckling seat belt. Using AC doesn't affect mileage too much because it isn't driven by the engine. Use the EV switch only if it will prevent reaching 100% charge; it isn't saving anything, it is just using energy generatedearlier. Forcing it just make the engine work harde to maintain its minimum charge level. Car usually has a good charge. Use the EV in parking lots and below 40mph. Being light on the accelerator is good, but not as important as in a gas car; the electric mayor's sweet spot extends to 0 mph. Never exceed 70 mph on expressway, since the smaller engine has a smaller "sweet spot." Use paddle shifters to ensure slow, steady braking; you get the same regen with the brake pedal as long as it is slow and steady. Use cruise control in ECON mode so it makes slower adjustments. I have a once weekly 88 mile round trip in rush hour traffic where, in good weather, I'm always right at 50 mpg.