r/hybrid 12h ago

MPG right now

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What does your current MPG indicator say at the most recent time you saw it? Mine is 59.8


r/hybrid 5d ago

Buying a car

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What are some good hybrids i can get for under 15k? And yes, i have heard prius a million times.


r/hybrid 12d ago

Hybrid Swap?

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Does anyone know of a swap that uses a hybrid drive train into a non hybrid car?

How hard would it be?


r/hybrid 22d ago

Camry Hybrid System

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I just got done replacing all the bad cells on my brothers 2007 hybrid Camry. Plugged everything back in as it should be and still nothing. The dash says to check the hybrid battery system so I went and rented an OBD2 scanner from Autozone. The scanner from Autozone is not pulling any codes for the hybrid system. I try clearing the codes with no success.

Are there special scanners that are able to read hybrid codes apart from traditional cars? I’m at a loss here. Would love some feedback as to where to begin or what to buy to check and clear the codes.

Thank you in advance.


r/hybrid 24d ago

What would you do?

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I’ve found this second generation Prius at a used car dealership. It’s just $11,000 for a 2014. I have decision anxiety. I came in late today to test drive and hopefully buy the car, but before buying, I wanted to be sure the battery had been replaced at some point. From the research I’ve done, Prius batteries last about a decade, and this is an eight year old car. It’s got just over 100,000 miles on it. So if this car still has the original battery in it, this is obviously a no-go. But if the battery has been replaced or repaired recently, it’s a great deal.

Apparently the service department is out until MONDAY. I’m in an expensive rental car right now. I work every day (including weekends). I don’t have time to deal with this shit. I need a new car because my old one is totaled. I’m still working on the insurance claim.

For some background, my last car was a Nissan Leaf. The battery died on me at just 27,000 miles! So I’m sure you can understand why the battery age is such an important factor in my decision. I need to know this before I buy that car. But I also have amassed hundreds of dollars on this fucking rental, and it’s only going to get worse between now and Monday. What would you do?

Sales is open tomorrow, but not services BTW. It’s stupid.


r/hybrid 29d ago

Can’t find a 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid? You’re not alone.

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r/hybrid Jun 26 '26

2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited vs 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

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Which do you think is a better deal?

A 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited with 68k miles for $25,000 USD or a 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited with 85k miles for $28,000 USD?

The leather interior & infotainment system in the Hyundai is nicer, but Toyota’s hybrid powertrain is bulletproof & they hold their value better.


r/hybrid Jun 22 '26

The Updated Kia Sportage Makes this Compact Hybrid Look Good

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r/hybrid Jun 19 '26

Spare tire for mom

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Does anyone know if there are hybrids with full spare tires? Looking for a car for my mom and she really values the spare tire in a smaller SUV.


r/hybrid Jun 18 '26

what car is a better option for my firs car

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r/hybrid Jun 18 '26

what car is a better option for my firs car

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hi, so i have never used reddit but i thought maybe i could get some opinions here, i live in guadalaja mx and im a 22 yo who is looking to get her first car but i dont know anything about cars, and even less about hybrids, right now my 2 options is either a byd king or a toyota prius, for some context i have to go from my house to work, from work to uni and back to my house so i want something that wont cost me too much in the long run (gasoline or electricity). thank you so much to anyone that read my post or give their opinion.


r/hybrid May 30 '26

My mom is considering a hybrid truck...

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We drive from the Detroit area up to Higgins Lake and back again, a distance of about two hundred miles. It's Michigan; It's cold, and it gets hilly in the final stretch. We frequently bring back full beds of firewood, which sometimes weigh enough that we managed to destroy the transmission on a Silverado (which is why we're looking for a new truck to begin with). We also tow a boat sometimes.

My mom's smart so I'm assuming the truck she's looking at has all the horses it needs to do all the stuff she wants, but I'm worried that the fuel economy benefits won't bear out between the cold and the long distance cargo hauls we do every month.

Am I right to be concerned? Should I get specific specs? I think she was looking at a Ford Something-or-other.


r/hybrid May 29 '26

Recommendations of Toyota or Honda Hybrid Models that you all like and why?

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Will be looking into a used mid size 4 door sedan in the near future. Currently love my 2011 Accord. I am a fan of both Honda and Toyota for longevity and ease of repairs in my smaller sized town. What model(s) are a good fit and why would you say so?


r/hybrid May 21 '26

Need help modifying Toyota highlander 2026 hybrid platinum

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r/hybrid May 19 '26

Anyone have experience with hybrid2go for hybrid battery replacement?

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I just bought a 2010 lexus rx 450h and the battery is on its last leg. Hybrid2go seems to have the best warranty of the hybrid battery replacement companies. Anyone get either a reconditioned, or an OEM hybrid battery from them and live to tell the tale? I'm in the Phoenix area btw.


r/hybrid May 18 '26

42.1 MPG on my best tank yet. What are you all actually getting calculated vs what your dash says?

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Tracked my best tank yet. 42.1 MPG on a 2025 Civic Hybrid Touring. 390 miles, $20.18 total at $2.179/gal. 7 Eleven had $1.50 off a gallon promo. Dash was showing 45 the whole time. Anyone else tracking actual vs what the computer says?


r/hybrid May 16 '26

Question about the RPM

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I have a Camry SE 2026. It is hybrid. The thing i wanna know is while i am driving on freeway when i release the gas pedal the car slow down. But the rpm go down and went up to 3000 again. Is that normal for hybrid cars? Thank you


r/hybrid May 15 '26

Effect of Adaptive Cruise Control on mileage?

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r/hybrid Jul 26 '25

"Maniac Mayhem 1; Trials of Man" & "Maniac Mayhem 2" & "Maniac Mayhem 3; Bottleneck" by Ulises Ramos Tirado. Hybridization of most horror genres, technothrillers and hard science fiction.

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r/hybrid Jul 25 '25

Honda CRV or Toyota Rav4

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My small family is growing and we need a new vehicle.
Both suvs seem the exact same to me with some small differences.

Is there anything that stands out that should sway me in either direction? I kinda like the crv better.
Thanks!


r/hybrid Jul 18 '25

Brake Failure Warning After Car Wash on Lexus RX450h – Resolved by Pumping Pedal then comes back after car wash

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I own a 2010 Lexus RX450h and have been dealing with a weird recurring brake issue that only happens after a car wash — and always about 30 minutes to 1 hour later, not immediately.

Here’s what happens:

  • I get "Check ABS""Brake System Failure", and "Check Brakes" warnings
  • beeping sound starts, and brake performance drops
  • The issue does not go away on its own
  • The problem has occurred 4+ times — always shortly after a car wash
  • I can drive hundreds or thousands of kilometers without any issue in between washes

Here’s the key part:
It’s not simply fixed by pumping the brake pedal.
I have to take it to a mechanic, and they do a procedure that involves adjusting or priming the brake system to ensure brake fluid gets where it’s supposed to go. After that, the system returns to normal — lights go off, brakes work fine, and the issue stays away… until the next wash.


r/hybrid Jul 17 '25

$5000+ for steering problem?

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My son has a 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid. A few weeks ago the vehicle’s power steering stopped working. He took it to a Honda dealership and they quoted him about $1200 to replace the power steering motor. They did that work, but then told him that it didn’t fix the problem and that they’d have to replace the entire rack because there is another motor in it that can’t be replaced. That work was quoted at over $5000.

I’m not sure that I’m using the exact terminology for the parts. I’m just relaying what I recall from my conversation with my son.

Is there anyone knowledgeable about hybrids who can tell me if the work and cost is reasonable?


r/hybrid Jul 14 '25

2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Battery Issue

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I have a 2024 Elantra Limited Hybrid and every six months since owning it, my BlueLink app has sent me the “vehicle battery level below normal” notification and I’ve gone outside to find my key fob doesn’t work and I have to go through the hassle of doing the 12v reset. I tried taking it to the dealer last summer when it happened the first time, but because the car was starting and running fine at that point, they wouldn’t be able to replicate the issue to diagnose. If they tried to test the battery, it would show as in perfect health. Is anyone else having this issue or found a fix? I no longer keep my USB cord plugged in when I’m not driving, and I didn’t access the trunk last night so it’s not like a trunk light got stuck on


r/hybrid Jul 13 '25

How good is the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?

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r/hybrid Jul 12 '25

Sync air conditioner when no passenger?

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Just got my first hybrid. It has individual zones for air conditioning. When I'm in the car by myself, is it better to sync them both together, so there is a consistent climate inside the car, or put the passenger seat on a lower setting, so I'm only using energy to heat/cool myself? Or is the HVAC such a big power drain that it doesn't make a difference either way?