How to Drive a Plug in Hybrid
Accelerate quickly to enter hybrid mode.. Maintain a steady pace while driving.. Brake smoothly so the battery stores more energy.
Steps
Accelerate quickly to enter hybrid mode.
Accelerate quickly to enter hybrid mode.
Maintain a steady pace while driving.
Maintain a steady pace while driving.
Brake smoothly so the battery stores more energy.
Brake smoothly so the battery stores more energy.
Drive in the HOV lane if your state allows you to.
Drive in the HOV lane if your state allows you to.
Avoid towing or hauling anything with your hybrid.
Avoid towing or hauling anything with your hybrid.
Refuel the same way you would fill a gas-powered car.
Refuel the same way you would fill a gas-powered car.
Check your owner's manual for your car's charging procedure.
Check your owner's manual for your car's charging procedure.
Plug the car into a normal 120V home outlet to recharge.
Plug the car into a normal 120V home outlet to recharge.
Install a 240V home power station for faster charging.
Install a 240V home power station for faster charging.
Locate public charging stations if you're planning a long trip.
Locate public charging stations if you're planning a long trip.
Watch the information display to track your energy use.
Watch the information display to track your energy use.
Switch to economy mode if your car has the option.
Switch to economy mode if your car has the option.
Turn your headlights off in the daytime when it's bright.
Turn your headlights off in the daytime when it's bright.
Keep your tires filled up.
Keep your tires filled up.
Limit the number of devices you plug in to save electricity.
Limit the number of devices you plug in to save electricity.
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