Hybrids are gas powered vehicles. They have electric motors powered by the engine that allow for better fuel efficiency and regenerative braking. My Prius gets 65 mpg on a good drive on the highway.
Edit: The same issue happens with the Prius though. The gas mileage isn't much better than the original. It's due to weight. The current Prius is over 300 pounds heavier.
chaoswoman21 t1_j6d82em wrote
Reply to Eli5 why aren't gas only vehicles far more fuel efficient than before by Live_Strongerrr
Hybrids are gas powered vehicles. They have electric motors powered by the engine that allow for better fuel efficiency and regenerative braking. My Prius gets 65 mpg on a good drive on the highway.
Edit: The same issue happens with the Prius though. The gas mileage isn't much better than the original. It's due to weight. The current Prius is over 300 pounds heavier.