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USED 2020

2023 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid

PHEV 4-door SUV Front 2.5-liter 4 (210 hp) plugin hybrid (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed

MSRP: $40500 ~ $40500

2023 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid

Among Ford’s SUVs and pickups, the smallest options usually earn our highest ratings. Consumer Reports has recommended the Mustang Mach-E EV, the thrilling Mustang coupe and convertible, and the Maverick, a small pickup truck available with a hybrid powertrain. Most other vehicles, however, score low in our road tests and have average to below average reliability. With some exceptions, used Fords can be a risk. The Ford F-150 pickup combines true truck capabilities with quiet, roomy cabins, making it one of the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. However, our tests found that recent F-150s have a stiff ride, unresponsive handling, and below average reliability. The Lightning, an EV version of the F-150, drives better and is faster than its gasoline equivalent. The Bronco SUVs has exceptional off-road ability and classic boxy styling, but suffers from issues like wind noise and long stopping distances.

The Escape plug-in hybrid comes as a front drive only. It has a 37-mile electric range before transitioning into regular hybrid operation. As a hybrid, it has an EPA estimate of 40 mpg. It takes about five hours to charge the battery on 240 volt. Unlike other PHEVs, when in electric mode, needing full power requires an agreement by the driver to turn on the gas engine. Drivers can reserve the electric portion for later if so chosen. The PHEV's ride is steady and composed. Handling is quite agile. The cabin is reasonably quiet whether on electric or gas. 2023 brings a 13.2-inch infotainment screen with touch-based climate controls. The front seats are decently comfortable but a limited range of motion compromises the driving position for some. The rear seat is quite roomy when set to the rearmost position.


Car Specifications

AC Acceptance Rate (kW)3.3
AC Charge Speed @ 32A9.9
AC Charge Speed @ 40A9.9
AC Charge Speed @ 50A9.9
AC Charge Speed @ 80A9.9
Adaptive Regenerative BrakingNA
Air Pollution Score8
Battery Capacity (kWh)14.4
Cargo Volume30.5
Charge Port LocationFront Left Middle
Coast ModeNA
Daily Range26
DC Acceptance Rate (kW)0.0
DC Charge Speed @ 150kW0.0
DC Charge Speed @ 350kW0.0
DC Charge Speed @ 50kW0.0
DC Charge Speed Tesla NACS0.0
EPA City MPG42
EPA City MPGe111
EPA Combined MPG40
EPA Combined MPGe101
EPA Highway MPG37
EPA Highway MPGe91
EPA Mile Per kWh3.0
Front Head Room4.0
Front Leg Room42.5
Front Shoulder Room56.5
Greenhouse Gas Score10
Height66
Length181
Max AC Charge Rate Miles Added per Hour9.9
Max Load915
Max Seating Capacity5
One Pedal DriveNA
Plug TypeJ1772
Range EPA Electric Miles37
Range EPA Total Miles520
Rear Head Room2.5
Rear Leg Room31.0
Rear Shoulder Room55.0
SmartwayYes
Weight4540
Wheel Base107
Width74

Fuel Economy Specifications

Annual Energy Consumption (kWh)4000.0
Annual Energy Cost (Dollar)600.0
Annual Energy PHEV Cost555.0
Annual Fuel Consumption (Gal)325.0
Annual Fuel Cost (Dollar)1065.0
Annual Fuel Energy Cost635.0
Cruse Range (Miles)445
Energy Cost per 25 Miles1.0
Fuel Cost per 25 Miles2.0
Over All MPG Gas Hybrid37

Ratings

Primary Car TypeSUVs

Test Results

Acceleration 0-60 MPH (secs)8.2
Avoidance Speed (MPH)54.5
Braking from 60 MPH (ft)133
City MPG32
Highway MPG40
Overall MPG37