2013 Owners, Post your tires and MPG

[GrayStrider]

My 17" Michelins have helped me get several great MPG segments - 63.1 MPG, 61.1 MPG, and 53.2 MPG on three legs yesterday. The 53.2 MPG was the drive home from work, some freeway at 65 - 70 MPH. Hubby and I work at same school, so he usually drives, and he hasn't learned a few tricks that I have to keep in EV mode as much as possible. Since I tried using Empower instead of Engage mode, with me driving, we're getting better MPG on individual segments than he's ever gotten. I've done more driving on this tank than the others, so I'm very interested to see how our mileage compares to previous fill ups. Will keep you posted.

[lmp180psu]

18" Goodyears, running factory spec 34 psi. First tank 34.4 mpg, Second tank 38 mpg, and so far on 3rd tank with around a half tank remaining, I am getting 40.3 mpg. Just over 1000 miles now in 2.5 weeks and lifetime avg is up to 37.0. 38 mile round trip hilly commute to work, avg speed around 40 mph. Some highway travel staying 55-65 mph, rarely near 70. Also, some more city, around town driving. Probably close to a 1/3 split between all types of driving. I have found it helps to keep climate off especially when the engine & battery are cold to help warm both up faster.

Edited January 10, 2013 by lmp180psu

[acdii]

Yeah, looks like the tires were a red herring, so glad I didn't go through the BS of replacing them with smaller wheels. I am starting to see 41 more often now. One thing for sure, above 62 MPH, you wont see 40 MPG let alone 47, at least not in cold weather.