Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
In the year 2000 the EPA mpg estimate for the Honda Insight 5-speed was 61 city/70 highway. But wait! Fuelly averages over the last 26 years end up at 57mpg. But wait! I've documented an 86mpg tank on this channel over 800 miles! But wait! Some are boasting 250mpgs around the internet!
This can be confusing. In this video I break down three categories of realistic mpg for Insight owners, discussing how each is achieved.
0:00 Intro
1:15 category #1, normal (most) Insight owners/cars
3:27 category #2, highly modified hypermilers
6:18 category #3, extreme lithium setups w/manual control
My phone overheated toward the end and the video cut off...but I'd said enough by that time, you'll get the point. Enjoy!
In the year 2000 the EPA mpg estimate for the Honda Insight 5-speed was 61 city/70 highway. But wait! Fuelly averages over the last 26 years end up at 57mpg. But wait! I've documented an 86mpg tank on this channel over 800 miles! But wait! Some are boasting 250mpgs around the internet!
This can be confusing. In this video I break down three categories of realistic mpg for Insight owners, discussing how each is achieved.
0:00 Intro
1:15 category #1, normal (most) Insight owners/cars
3:27 category #2, highly modified hypermilers
6:18 category #3, extreme lithium setups w/manual control
My phone overheated toward the end and the video cut off...but I'd said enough by that time, you'll get the point. Enjoy!
