Just not every day, and the conservative range estimator doesn’t want to lie to you. In other words, don’t panic if you don't see the 37-mile range the EPA estimates. We know because we would mark our starting miles with a zeroed trip odometer and then drive longer than the miles estimated by the computer. However, in our actual driving, it was longer than that.
FORD ESCAPE PLUG IN HYBRID RELIABILITY FULL
A full charge of the battery yielded a 29 mile estimated range. Temps ranged from single digits to about 30 F during our week of testing. Only one trip used that gas, even though we drove the car every day. We drove almost exclusively in EV Mode except for highway stretches, where it makes sense to use either “normal” hybrid mode, or save the battery for later when it is more enjoyable and efficient to do so.Įscape PHEV Titanium - EV Range and Hybrid Fuel Economyĭuring a week of testing, we used approximately a gallon of gasoline to travel roughly 200 miles. We found that the Escape PHEV accelerates quite acceptably in around-town driving. Just ask for that Mustang Mach-E when you visit your dealer and add 30% to your budget. Looking for big torque and a sporty demeanor? Ford has you covered. The vehicle has a very chill vibe and you will find that is a relaxing car in which to drive like an adult. The most remarkable thing about the Escape PHEV when driven is its refinement, quiet operation, and smoothness. Now how does that $35K initial cost estimate look? Why anyone would shop for a vehicle without a plug in 2022 is a mystery to us. Over fifteen years of ownership, the Escape PHEV will save its owner $12,750 by comparison to the gas-only Escape. By contrast, the base Escape will cost its owner about $1,700 for gas. The EPA estimates the Escape PHEV will have an annual energy cost of about $850. Most recent Ford Mustang Mach-E shoppers we polled report having paid MSRP or less before incentives, so there is a good chance that by using a Ford purchase program or by shopping around you might also do so when buying this electrified model.Įnergy savings are an important factor when considering a PHEV. The Escape PHEV we tested had a sticker price of $43,025, meaning that after federal and state incentives it would have a cost to a consumer in EV-friendly Massachusetts of around $35K. Related Story: 5 Plug-in Hybrid EV Myths Battery-Electric Purists Wish Were True
Vehicles like the Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle are outselling these affordable battery-only electric crossovers and for many good reasons beyond just cost. However, look at the prices of anything but the base trims and you will find that a budget in the low $40Ks is the real starting point after incentives. This year Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 and other battery-electric vehicles enter to give ID.4 and Mustang Mach-E shoppers some alternatives. The options for electrified vehicles continue to expand.
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