https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:23:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2823714 Mon, 21 May 2018 08:21:29 +0000 LaughLines 2823714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gotkimchi: Yeah i was going to guess $5 a month.... it might be even less because my husband usually charges his fully electric car at work (they have chargers in his parking lot which also means he gets the best parking spaces right by the entrance). I charge mine overnight when electric rates are lower. I also try to do dishes overnight because of the lower rates. Sometimes laundry but that's a little harder to schedule.</p> <p>Since mine is hybrid I do still get gas sometimes... about ever other month or so, maybe every 2 months. </p> <p>And don't forget the $7,500 tax credit if you buy new. That brings the cost of a hybrid sometimes lower than the cost of the same gas vehicle (my hybrid van was less than the same model non-hybrid van after the tax credit). The tax credit plus the lower operating expenses makes it very economical as well as being green. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2823514 Sat, 19 May 2018 06:37:28 +0000 gotkimchi 2823514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: oh really? When I was looking online I was thinking it could be $3/day basically or if I’m charging it overnight every night. But $3 a month is nothing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2823513 Sat, 19 May 2018 06:24:01 +0000 looch 2823513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a charger in our house as well and it's about $3 more a month in the electric bill. My husband ran the numbers, I was shocked, as this was with charging one of our fully electric cars overnight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2823504 Fri, 18 May 2018 21:10:31 +0000 gotkimchi 2823504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LaughLines: how would you say your gas mileage is and do you have any idea on what the electric is costing you? Is your electric bill noticeably higher?</p> <p> @Mama Bird: any idea what your electric is costing you as far as any difference in your electric bill? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2822116 Sat, 12 May 2018 14:26:47 +0000 LaughLines 2822116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gotkimchi: the chystler pacifica I have is plug in hybrid which isn't fully electric, it uses gas too. I love it! If you got it from chystler new you'd get your dad's discount AND the $7,500 tax credit </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2822114 Sat, 12 May 2018 13:53:46 +0000 gotkimchi 2822114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LaughLines: my dad actually works for Chrysler so we get great deals on those so that’s something to look into! I told him I’m interested in hybrid and he’s keeping his eyes out. I don’t think we want fully electric but I have to look into it more </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2822111 Sat, 12 May 2018 13:04:36 +0000 LaughLines 2822111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i drive a plug-in hybrid van (crystler pacifica) but they just came out in 2017 so there probably aren't a lot of used ones.</p> <p>My husband drives the fully electric leaf and used ones are very well priced, but the range might not be enough for you.</p> <p>the Chevy Volt is a plug-in hybrid and can go 50 miles all electric then switches to gas. There are a lot of used ones at great prices - two of my friends own these.</p> <p>----remember that with a hybrid you get a $7,500 tax credit (straight cash back on your tax return) if it's NEW but not if it's used (the original owner already got the credit), so keep that in mind with your pricing. This is why a lot of used hybrids are priced lower since they know you don't get the credit used<br /> ----we also have a car charger in our garage. You can plug in with a "normal" outlet, but it takes a lot longer to charge. We ordered a charger on amazon, I think it was around $500. We can fully charge our cars in 2.5 or 3 hours vs more than 12 hours without it (on a "normal" charger). Neither of my friends with Chevy Volts have the upgraded charger and they do fine without it though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821590 Wed, 09 May 2018 19:53:15 +0000 summerfruit 2821590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH has a prius c and loves the high mpg. It's a bit tight though if there are 4+ ppl in the car. My next car will prob be a prius. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821528 Wed, 09 May 2018 15:58:48 +0000 Mrs. Turtle 2821528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for Honda fit. I've had mine for almost 10 years and absolutely love it. It fits an incredible amount of stuff and unless you're well over 6' tall, would be comfy for ff or rf car seats. I have the manual transmission and averaged around 40-42 mpg. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821506 Wed, 09 May 2018 15:03:50 +0000 gotkimchi 2821506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! We’re going to start test driving some cars </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821491 Wed, 09 May 2018 14:28:52 +0000 ineebee 2821491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid and it has been THE BEST. At its best (summer time, highway), we can get up to 42mpg. It’s still going strong at 110,000 miles. From what I gather from other Civic Hybrid and Prius owners that they’re both equally great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821342 Wed, 09 May 2018 09:13:04 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2821342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a 2016 Honda Civic and I get 38.5 mpg on the economy mode. I honestly don't know what my mpg would be without it on because I've always had the button on since I bought it. I don't know what your budget is, but I love this car and I'd recommend it to anyone. I know you said space isn't an issue, but the backseat is really roomy and with my daughter rear facing there is still plenty of leg room for the passenger in the front. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821321 Wed, 09 May 2018 08:00:42 +0000 avivoca 2821321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a 2011 Nissan Versa hatchback that is super roomy inside but is also great on gas. We have a 1 hour commute and I think we get around 30 mpg. I drive a CRV and average about 25 mpg. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821317 Wed, 09 May 2018 07:45:10 +0000 Somebunny 2821317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love our Honda fit. It's very reasonably priced and deceptively spacious inside. Our family of four ( ff and rf car seats in the back) fits comfortably. Good gas mileage too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821316 Wed, 09 May 2018 07:39:44 +0000 lilyofthewest 2821316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The other difference between Prius models is price. The C is generally the least expensive, but pricing is more variable with used. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821314 Wed, 09 May 2018 07:28:47 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2821314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My hybrid Ford Fusion is great on gas. A full tank lasts me 540 mi. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821271 Tue, 08 May 2018 20:59:40 +0000 MamaCate 2821271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gotkimchi: we have a Prius v and love it. 43-45 mpg, great car.</p> <p>FYI the difference with the Prius models is size. The c is the little one (least trunk space), the Prius is the classic that has been around the longest and the v (for versatile?) is the biggest with a bigger hatchback.</p> <p>We got ours new last summer but I am happy to answer any questions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821261 Tue, 08 May 2018 20:43:23 +0000 gotkimchi 2821261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pollywog: we had a civic prior to this and we miss it</p> <p>@Mama Bird: a great review! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821258 Tue, 08 May 2018 20:37:01 +0000 Mama Bird 2821258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've got a Prius gas/electric hybrid. Pretty good - gets 35-40 mpg depending where I'm driving, very reliable, can easily fit five people and a ton of stuff. I'm going to need two car seats + a booster in the back this fall, and I'm pretty sure the car is up to the challenge and we won't need to upgrade. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821221 Tue, 08 May 2018 18:49:00 +0000 Pollywog 2821221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love our Honda civic </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821209 Tue, 08 May 2018 17:15:14 +0000 codeitall 2821209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you want a non-hybrid, I'd recommend the Mazda3. It is peppy and pretty fun to drive while also getting 40 mpg for me on my commute. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821205 Tue, 08 May 2018 16:46:31 +0000 gotkimchi 2821205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lilyofthewest: @gingerbebe: @looch: sounds like a Prius might be the way to go! I will check into this! What’s the difference between a Prius and Prius c? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821203 Tue, 08 May 2018 16:28:53 +0000 lilyofthewest 2821203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're probably going to get a Prius or Prius C as our next car...looking at buying a used one from 2013, 2014, or 2015. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821197 Tue, 08 May 2018 16:14:19 +0000 gingerbebe 2821197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Prius plug-in hybrid. The plug-in doesn't really do much (you might get 10 miles out of it), but we got it because our state offered a cash rebate and you get HOV lane access at all times. So it was worth it to us. We ended up actually leasing it for 3 years, because the cash rebate applied whether you bought it or not, and because the tech was new at the time, we weren't sure we wanted to invest $29,000 or whatever it was into the vehicle. At the end of the 3 years, to buy the car outright was like under $17K, which was less than what we were looking at for a used regular Prius from our dealership. So we drove it for the 3 years, loved it, and bought it after the lease term ended. We have 2 kids and they rear face just fine in the Prius and it gets like 50 mpg and it usually costs like like $20-25 to fill the tank like every 10 days or so. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821196 Tue, 08 May 2018 16:09:54 +0000 looch 2821196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you could do something like a Prius. With the regenerative braking, the mileage goes up to 50 mpg.</p> <p>I used to drive a Nissan Leaf, but there’s not enough range for that kind of commute.</p> <p>Our car right now is a Tesla Model s and while it’s expensive, it could handle that commute round trip on a single charge no problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821189 Tue, 08 May 2018 15:47:21 +0000 gotkimchi 2821189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: commute is approx 1 hr, I would love hybrid or electric but I’m not familiar with the technology at all. Any recs or particular things to look for or avoid? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821180 Tue, 08 May 2018 15:34:31 +0000 looch 2821180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How long is the commute?</p> <p>Would a hybrid or fully electric be an option? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821178 Tue, 08 May 2018 15:31:36 +0000 KT326 2821178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gotkimchi: we just got a used 2015 Subaru Impreza (hatchback). According to my research it is supposed to get 28 city and 37 highway. Fits both our car seats really well, even the one that is still rear facing. Not much trunk space but if it's a commuter car that might not be a big deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821177 Tue, 08 May 2018 15:27:48 +0000 Sams Mom 2821177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>my husband had a little hatchback 2014 Ford Focus for a commuter for a while. We only had one rear facing seat in the middle, so I don't know for sure how the 2 FF seats would work, but shouldn't be bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gas-efficient-vehicles#post-2821176 Tue, 08 May 2018 15:20:35 +0000 gotkimchi 2821176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ETA - we will be buying used and budget is a factor </p>