Does a hybrid car really save fuel? Find out the truth with a real mileage test! h

Nowadays, the price of petrol is skyrocketing and at the same time, people are now becoming aware of the environment. In such a situation, many people think - "Take a hybrid car?" But the big question is - does a hybrid car really save fuel or is it just a marketing bluff?
Let's understand this in a very simple language, through a real world mileage test.

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First of all, what is a hybrid car?

A hybrid car is a car with two engines - one petrol and the other electric.
Both of them run the car together and thus the consumption of petrol is reduced.

• When you're running slow... Only the motor works.

• At high speed - the two run together.

• And when you take a break... The battery is automatically charged (called regenerative braking).

Real world mileage test – Let’s test it!

One team tested a hybrid car and a normal petrol car - both in the city and on the highway.

Driving in the city:

The magic of the hybrid car in the city's traffic and braking went!

• Mileage of the hybrid car: Approximately 20-25 km/l

• Mileage of the petrol car: Only 10-12 km/l

Driving on the highway:

Here the engine works more and the electric support is reduced.

• Mileage of the hybrid car: 18-20 km/l

• Mileage of the petrol car: 14-16 km/l

How do hybrid cars save fuel?

Some of the smart ways that the hybrid car adopts:

• A slow motor is enough.

• At a red light, the engine shuts off automatically.

• The battery is charged when the brakes are applied.

• The engine runs where it's needed. The rest of the motor works.

What other advantages does it have?

• Less pollution – Less damage to the environment

• Quieter ride – Not equal to the sound of the engine

• Saving in the long run – Lower the monthly petrol bill

• Easier driving – Especially in city traffic

Let's do a little calculation. How much can you save?

If you drive about 1000 km per month:

Car	Mileage	Petrol Cost (₹100/L)
Petrol Car	12 km/l	≈ ₹8300/month
Hybrid Car	22 km/l	≈ ₹4500/month

 

Savings: About ₹3,800 per month, more than ₹45,000 a year!

Is a Hybrid Car Right for You?

If...

• You drive in the city every day

• You want to save on petrol

• You care about the environment

Then a hybrid car is a smart and future-ready choice for you.