HELP MAXIMIZE YOUR FUEL ECONOMY BY UTILIZING THESE FEW TIPS
1.
Use smooth acceleration
and braking.
According to the United States
Department of Energy, aggressive
driving can lower your gas mileage by
up to 33 percent at highway speeds
and 5 percent in the city.
2.
Carry the bare essentials.
The Department of Energy
estimates that an extra 100 pounds
(45 kilograms) in your vehicle could
reduce your fuel economy by up to
2 percent.
3.
Seasonal fuel makes a difference.
Winter fuel contains slightly less
energy than summer fuel, so the fuel
blend you fill up with can impact
your efficiency.
4.
Idling burns fuel, too.
You can burn up to half a gallon (1.9L)
of fuel per hour while idling. Minimize
your morning warm-up and parking
lot waits to get the most out of filling
your tank.
5.
Avoid extreme temperatures.
Find a shady or sheltered spot to
help keep your lithium-ion battery
operating efficiently, and minimize
the amount of energy required to
heat or cool your cabin.
6.
Use accessories wisely.
Heat and air conditioning reduce
your vehicle's electric range and can
prompt the engine to operate. Use
energy from your home outlet or
charging station by taking advantage
of the preconditioning feature and
setting your GO Times in advance.
When you precondition your vehicle,
you can reduce the amount of
heating or air conditioning you need
at the start of your drive. See page 16
of this guide or your
Owner's Manual
for more details.
7.
Check your tires.
Proper tire inflation can help you
improve your fuel economy by up
to 3.3 percent, according to the
Department of Energy, while
under-inflation could lower your
fuel economy by 0.3 percent for
every 1 psi drop in pressure of all
four tires. Check your vehicle’s door
sticker for recommended cold
tire inflation pressure.
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