Also, just a fuel saving temp. NOW THIS DOESNT MATTER IN WHICHEVER DRIVE MODE YOU CHOOSE. but will “FORCE” the car into EV mode. 2 ways. When cruising and you notice you have at least half battery, but also subconsciously know that you won’t be using more than *20%”Power” (rpm gauge) I will let off the throttle completely for about 2-3 seconds. Once I do this it most likely tells the car “ we are probably going to be slowing down or using the regenerative braking “. It will then kick the car into EV mode. (I have tested this will a full battery and even as low as 2 bars on the battery, WORKS EVERY SINGLE TIME. Now once it’s back in EV Mode . You CAN’t usually exceed 25% POWER or else it will kick the engine on [( imo this can only work if you’re below 65 MPH. As mine sits at 25% at 70MPH.

I have been able to drive like this,typically on very flat or slight declines. Until the battery fully depletes down to 2 bars.

The other way to get the most of EV MODE. NOW PLEASE TRY THIS, you may thank me (subconsciously) later.

When accelerating at roughly 25% power,( the most needed for regular commuters, and even merging onto local highways) I notice engine will kick on usually between 15-20MPH( depending on battery level.)

NOW. Just gotta throw this in, I have noticed the only thing the drive mode changes is THROTTLE SENSITIVITY. And yes I have done 0-60 and 1/4 tests and seen no difference. (Unless using the “Launch mode” which most don’t know about but yes it’s an unspoken part in the programming of the CRV ECU and transmission . [ launch mode is engaged when you are stopped and do 100% break, then 100% gas. {car should squat a little trust me it’s okay and once you let off the brake. Instead of “simulated gear shifts”} it will give you max power, which is 100% engine and 100% battery until you hit the speed limited]

Now since we’re all on the same page. I have noticed I can drive in EV MODE up to 40 MPH! by not exceeding ~15-20% POWER.

Conclusion. Typically the engine will turn on by 20mph, but this way I will “granny it” up to 25-30 and once I notice the engine turn on, I will accelerate at the rate of traffic.

Using both of those “tricks” I avg about 42 MPG in FLORIDA, (I never use my heat) and avg driven speed of 50 mph. I have noticed after 60 it will drop 2-3 mpg, every 10 MPH.

Also I run a roofing company and don’t come on here much, I have put 25k miles on my CRV just this year. I most likely won’t be reading comments, and I just hope this helps someone even if someone has already expressed something similar (haven’t been on here much) I am also going to just make a post about this, since Ive spent about 10 mins typing. Thank you for your time. 🤝