In hybrids like the Prius, the batteries are a lot smaller than electric-only vehicles. But the batteries can go from about 20% charge to 80% charge in about 5 minutes of going down a hill. That's necessary for regenerative braking to work, and that is quite a lot of hybrid's mileage benefit. The other benefit is from turning off the engine when the car is stopped at a traffic light.

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