you must really get on it in sport or regular mode. switch it to eco, speed up to ur desired speed then let off the gas and cruise youll get 20+. in lower speeds utilize electric mode and youll be goodI have a 2021 platinum powerboost non modified (although I did put a tailbed cover on) and I’m only getting 18-19 mpg driving pretty conservatively. I’ve been disappointed as well
Thanks for posting this. Completely agree with you! As odd as it sounds, Prius owners have figured this out long ago…it’s better to accelerate at a decent pace than to drive like a granny, and in that respect I think the eco coach that gives your % grade on acceleration kind of messes people up.For the last two tanks I’ve been driving with two different styles to see how to get the best fuel economy. I run 92 octane fuel. The tests were completed using my same commute to work and back, a mixture of in town and highway for 34 mile round trip, with temperatures ranging from low thirties to low forties. Both tests completed in normal mode.
style 1: normal mode. Turn on eco coach to display While in Normal, and accelerate slowly following the on screen recommendation for best fuel economy. Accelerate to 3-5 over the speed limit, tap the break to force the vehicle into electric mode, try to maximize time in electric by using Ev coach to keep load demand within battery range, Rinse repeat. Fuel economy for this tank 18 mpg
style 2: turn off eco coach. Accelerate briskly to 3-5 mph over the speed limit. Brisk acceleration has revs around 2,500 staying below 3,000 rpm. Once above the speed limit, tap the brake or rapidly remove foot from accelerator. I’ve noticed that with this driving style you can more often practice 1 foot driving, without having to hit the break. I suppose the rapid change in G-force from acceleration to deceleration tricks the system into thinking that you’re slowing down for a stop. Maximize driving in electric mode using ev coach and keeping load Demand within the battery gauge as much as possible. Fuel economy for this tank 22 mpg.
it seems that accelerating briskly then getting into electric mode quicker and for longer drastically improves fuel economy vs accelerating slowly then eventually kicking into electric mode. Clearly this will need further testing. I did an additional test for half a tank by using eco mode and following driving style 2 and improved fuel economy by an additional 1 mpg, but the slower throttle input isn’t responsive enough for any kind of satisfying driving experience.
Well, on my 2019 Platinum EcoBoost the absolute MAX I can get (2000 mile highway road trip in ECO mode) is 20.8 MPG. Driving around town, with 1 day of hard driving in Sport it drops like a rock instantly down to 15-16 MPG. Looking forward to my new Hybrid (if it ever gets scheduled to be built...)Just my personal observations having just passed 10k mile on my PowerBoost. The hybrid really doesn't add much to the MPG's. Normal and Eco tend to return the same MPG's on average whether your being super sensitive on the throttle and brakes, or just normal not really paying attention to it driving. I regularly get 21-22 between Normal and Eco modes. the last few weeks the truck has only been in sport mode and driving semi aggressive with take off's, my commute is 27 miles highway and I've been getting stuck between 19 and 20 MPG's. I might as well leave it in sport mode and enjoy the better throttle response.
Everyone expects to get 24 on the dime without thinking about how they drive and what changes they make too it ie. adding equipment and weight. Mileage depends on many variables. If your doing things to change the factory setup like replacing with larger tires and leveling kits that add more weight and less efficient tread wear your going to immediately see a lower mileage reading. Furthermore if not driving in eco mode or at least normal mode and are not easing away from stops and are the type driver to accelerate harder away from a stop than you will also see lower mileage even if no changes to the stock truck. Other things like weather and hilly terrain will affect mileage. No surprises hear.I got my 21 KR Powerboost back in Feb of this year. I instantly put a Readylift 2” level and 295/65/20 tires on it. I completely understand this will bring the MPGs down from the marketed 24 MPG but I’ve never got above 20 MPG. Hell, I hardly get above 17 MPG. 90% of my driving is on a highway going about 70 MPG and I don’t tow anything. I called the dealer and they have no real advice and say that if there are no lights on then they can’t check to see if anything is wrong. Is anyone else getting 17/16 MPG in their Powerboost? It’s very disappointing.
Dude, I think he was just h trying to tell you the truth.Show me a truck that isn’t mod’d and I’ll show you a hideous POS. That’s why these forums suck. Your response provided zero help and is annoying as hell.