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I agree. And one of those conditions is a hilly area! I didn't say it shouldn't be only staying on for 2 seconds, but that it's designed to be able to be on for more than 2 seconds. Which was a reply to your comment of "It wasn't designed to stay in EV mode very long.......ever."

What I meant was that since it's hilly it turns off almost immediately after it turns on. I know it's not meant to stay on for very long, but longer than 2 seconds, yes. But again, no complaints on it's performance for that reason.

This is great stuff thank you. I've been doing all of this and noticed that my area is pretty hilly, so it's difficult to stay in EV mode for too long, but my average mpg has definitely risen closer to 40. Do you recommend a certain highway speed sweet spot? One thing I've noticed is since the car is so quiet even at higher speeds it feels like it's driving slowly (which I'm not means complaining about). Anybody else notice this?

It's not too cold. It's been 45-30f. The trips I've been taking are around a small city so about 10 miles each. Currently averaging 34 mpg total. The car has 70 miles. Took a 10 mile trip to drop off a friend at a train and averaged 35mpg by the end. Is this typical? I'm using the view that shows KW, EV and mpg gauges. How do I best use these gauges? In other words is there a certain point on the EV gauge where ICE kicks on? A certain speed which that gauge it goes up? Certain KW level which is best for ICE if it has to be on? Side question off of that which I haven't fully understood, What exactly are the KW and EV gauges showing? Thanks for the replies! Love the car!

So I just bought a new 2014 Titanium model. I love the car but I struggling hard with gas mileage. I feel like I'm driving like a grandma and I can seem to crack 32-36 mpg. I've reset the avg mpg trackers and attempted to just roll around my neighborhood but it seems any time I do anything more than a crawl the ICE kicks on. The manual says it should only be coming on with "considerable acceleration." It was an expensive machine so I guess I'm wondering if mine isn't up to par with others (I go through this with every expensive gadget I buy, but usually can find someone else with the same gadget or phone so I can play with it to be sure they're the same). Or is it just because it's cold (although I've been driving around with zero heat, radio or anything else on)? I've tried reading tips and tricks, but after a day of driving and trying different tactics I can't break a 38 avg for more than a mile or 2. I'm sitting here reading that some of you are averaging 45-50mpg and I'm just wondering if it's achievable with my car.