Many hybrid electric vehicles achieve higher fuel economy ratings in the city (e.g. 2017 Toyota Prius, 54 - city, 50 - highway) than on the highway because the electric motor recharges when braking and turns off the
gas - powered engine when stopped; this is
especially beneficial to those who do a lot of city driving because, while 100 %
gas vehicles will get
better mileage on the highway vs. the city, hybrids are the opposite.