My 2018 Touring Fuelly numbers are in my sig. The Touring has 18” rim/wheels so I don’t know how you’re finding a Touring with 17’s. I wish Kia did that since I liked that size on my Ford C-Max[/QUOTE
It’s a 2017 Niro.
And use your brakes as little as possible. Braking = wasted energy. If you must brake, try to keep it in the battery regeneration zone, don't press so hard that it uses the actual brakes. Plan for slowdowns far enough in advance that you can make use of as much the the car's momentum as possible. You spent gas getting up to speed, don't waste it all by slowing back down.If you drive normally it will be under 40. If you drive like you have all day then it'll go up. 35 on the interstate at best.
Breaking is NOT wasted energy in a hybrid. About 35% goes back into your battery pack. You are correct in lightly using the brakes because that activates the regen cycle without actually applying the brakes.And use your brakes as little as possible. Braking = wasted energy. If you must brake, try to keep it in the battery regeneration zone, don't press so hard that it uses the actual brakes. Plan for slowdowns far enough in advance that you can make use of as much the the car's momentum as possible. You spent gas getting up to speed, don't waste it all by slowing back down.
It's still wasted energy even in a hybrid. It's just 65% wasted instead of 100% wasted.Breaking is NOT wasted energy in a hybrid. About 35% goes back into your battery pack. You are correct in lightly using the brakes because that activates the regen cycle without actually applying the brakes.
i've heard plenty of people speculate as to the difference between 16's and 18's, but I've never seen anyone show actual data. The EPA numbers are different, but there are more differences than just tire size between the Touring and lower trim levels. And while it's fun to talk about fuel economy, the reality is that it's hard to justify spending too much money even to go after a relatively large 10% gain in gas mileage. At 10k miles per year, and $2.50 gallon for gas, assuming 40 mpg we're spending $625 annually on gas. If we save 10% ($62.50), our 5 year savings is $312.5, which is a fraction of what another set of wheels and tires would cost.All owner reports say you get a big hit with 18" wheels, and the EPA mpg ratings reflect the same. Change your wheels to save gas, no need to experiment. Since you have winter tires, another set of rims is justifiable.
wow, that is terrible MPG. Are you driving 85MPH or something? I have the LX, but I cant imagine getting under 35MPG. When I am driving highway/interstate I'm normally between 62-70. Even in cold weather, if I'm driving interstate I always get 50MPG or better.If you drive normally it will be under 40. If you drive like you have all day then it'll go up. 35 on the interstate at best.
I'm normally between 62-70. Even in cold weather,