Hypermiling is the art of getting the absolute maximum from every drop of fuel or unit of electricity in your car. Whether you drive a petrol, diesel, hybrid or fully electric vehicle, the right techniques can make a significant difference to what you spend every time you fill up or plug in.
We’ve been publishing hypermiling advice for 17 years, and over that time we’ve developed guides for every type of driver. Pick the one that fits your car below.
Hypermiling Techniques — Petrol and Diesel
The fundamentals of hypermiling apply to any car with an internal combustion engine or electric. Anticipation, speed management, tyre pressures, weight reduction and smooth driving all add up to real savings at the pump. We’ve been refining these techniques for nearly two decades and the core principles haven’t changed.
Read the Hypermiling Techniques guide
Hybrid Hypermiling Techniques
Hybrid cars have their own set of opportunities that go well beyond standard hypermiling. Getting the most from EV mode, mastering regenerative braking and charging smartly can push a hybrid to efficiency figures that most drivers never come close to. Our guide is built around real-world experience including 1,000 miles in the BYD Sealion 5 DM-i at a consistent 2p per mile.
Read the Hybrid Hypermiling Techniques guide
EV Hypermiling Techniques
Pure electric vehicles reward the hypermiler more than any other car. The techniques that helped us record 0.91p per mile in the BYD Atto 2 are all in this guide, from anticipation and speed management to seasonal tips, smart charging and route planning. If range anxiety has been holding you back, this is the place to start.
Read the EV Hypermiling Techniques guide
ot sure where to start? The fundamentals are the same whatever you drive. Smooth inputs, sensible speeds and a little planning go a long way. Pick your guide, read it once, and you’ll notice the difference within a week.
