My wife just drove almost 1k on about 3/4 tank on her phev pacifica. Despite the drawbacks I believe the phev platform is the smartest solution for the current battery tech and infrastructure limitations.
Yup, as long as the driver is someone who will actually plug it in at night. I think a lot of phev’s are wasted on people who just drive it as a hybrid and rarely plug it, because it takes an extra 20 sec.
Agree, most EVs are too expensive to be a dedicated commuter, PHEV's allow you to commute on electric, and still take a longer trip when needed, at this point they're the better solution for most people.
Another thing that it does is to reduce our use of nickel, cobalt, and lithium used in battery packs. If/when those materials are in short supply due to increased demand or world events disrupting the supply chain, PHEVs allow most of the benefits of BEVs, but with much smaller battery packs.
PHEV is definitely not a bad setup. Gives you the option of just running as a typical hybrid (which works for apartment/condo folks like me who can’t plug in). But also gives the option to plug in whenever given the opportunity (like when I go to the mall or whatever).
And I think it's terrible marketing. Lots of people (myself included) will see the word "CVT" and run for the hills. I don't know why Ford would want to make people think their car with a good automatic transmission has a CVT.
One reason that I am buying an Escape PHEV rather than the Rav4 Prime is that I could not find a Rav4 Prime and the Toyota dealer would not let me order one. I ordered my Escape PHEV a month ago and they are building it in Louisville this week. FWIW I'm not interested in AWD think the Toyota is downright ugly.
As a person with a PHEV, getting gas is a rarity. That filler door “issue” will only bug you about once a month at most. You charge it daily. That is why they make the charge door more convenient to open I think.
Its not, my fiesta gets similar if not slightly less mpg on a 12 gallon tank, and on my normal commute I'm filling up once every two weeks, add in this rigs electric only range and I'd probably have to dump some Sta-Bil in the tank to keep it from going stale. The fact that it only needs 11 gal to achieve good driving range is an achievement, not a drawback.
I own this car, you talking about having to hit the button to open the fuel tank is very odd. the reason for that is gas thieves. the issue doesn't happen with the electricity. This is an incredible car I am averaging 190 miles to the gallon. so having the small gas tank is not an issue. My Toyotas never came close on fuel economy....
C-max energy battery in the trunk made it sit up 4" higher than the folded down back seats. We looked at one and decided that it wasn't going to work to sit 2 medium dogs back there. Apart from that it was a pretty nice ride. Probably a good reason why it didn't sell well.
Actually the Cmax energi and Fusion energi came out in I believe 2014. I owned 2 of them and they were bulletproof as far as the drivetrain and electric components.
I’ve had this phev for about six months now. 5000km and only on my second tank of gas. And the only reason I’m on my second tank is I was worried the gas would start to go bad if I didn’t use it. This is a great vehicle if your commute is under 55km. My commute is 50 km each way but I charge for free at work so it’s perfect
A cheaper option, the Escape Hybrid with AWD. I picked up mine a week ago. I got the SE with heated seats and heated steering wheel, sticker was $33k before rebates. I’m averaging 40.3mpg on a 40 mile round trip daily commute, 30 freeway miles and 10 city miles, 14.3 gallon fuel tank. Also came with dual climate control, Sirius radio and Apple car play.
I bought an Escape SE PHEV (with cold weather and tech package) in September for $36.9k. I got a $6.8k rebate on my taxes this year. Once Ford exhausts their credits it will be a different story, but the PHEV is still technically cheaper in the US assuming you have the tax liability, though the HEV would technically be more efficient if you never plug in. Me - I have free charging at work and am getting over 1,200 miles to that 11 gal gas tank.
the thing that confuses me you can have the same system in the maverick for 20000,, the fully electric f 150 40000. their pricing for what you get is all over the place.
@@jeffforbes70 And a Maverick for 20k (21k after destination fees) doesn't have cruise control, a large center screen, heated anything, or active safety with adaptive cruise.
Skinny tires and smallest fuel tank=it’s a PHEV! They’re meant for more efficiency and to get you away from using fuel. I was getting 47 mpg in the regular hybrid in town, with very little effort. With all electric capability, I bet I can push that well into the 50 mpg range. And MPGe rating is kinda useless, I wish they’d drop that.
I put Michelin tires on my 2018 Prius Prime and it rides so much better. No more squealing out as I hit the gas or around corners. It grips the road and I feel a lot safer
Hey Nathan, good review. Comment on the AWD issue: If you put the Escape PHEV up on a lift, it becomes clear why they can't use the AWD system from the plain hybrid model. The geometry and location of the PHEV's battery pack precludes a drive shaft from connecting the motors in the front to the rear wheels. And that design was adopted because it allow a simpler, one piece battery install. IF Ford were to drive the rear wheels with a second motor - like the RAV4 PHEV - that would work, but I doubt any engineering resources are being devoted to that. Unfortunately, because of the shared platform, this means there won't be PHEV AWD versions of either the Maverick or Bronco Sport (but you are right to speculate that PHEV versions of the Maverick and Bronco Sport are near certainties). We are going to have to wait until after 2025, and Ford's new architecture for electric utility vehicles (SUVs, trucks) to see more electric/AWD combinations in its line-up.
I've had my Escape or Kuga as it is known in the UK now for nearly a year. My normal drive to work and back is 12 miles so still on my second tank of fuel. For the price it's a brilliant car and yes the Toyota may be faster and have 4WD but an extra 10K..... nah. One point and don't know why, the Kuga PHEV UK spec. comes with 19" or 20" wheels and the 18"s defiantly look a bit skinny. I chose the 19" for ride comfort and road noise. Good review
Ford did not build enough of them. My relative had to buy a gasoline only model. Dealer said he would have to wait 1 year for a hybrid model. Did the dealer lie to get rid of the junk nobody else wants? Maybe buy a Japanese car, if the American car dealers refuse to sell what the customer wants. 43k? Forget it!
I live in Michigan and I have drove on snowy roads, in the recent winter storms I drove in Wyoming state highways with hilly uncleared roads with snow in some places without much issues. Definitely cannot go off-road but never really missed AWD. I didn't get the moon roof but got the premium package, and with ford rebates and A/Z plan I got this for 38k including destination charges. I considered RAV4 prime and Tuscon phev but due to dealer markups and very low availability of those vehicles in mid West, going with escape was a no brainier.
Don't really get the fuss over the screen size, I'm not trying to watch a movie on my way to work, I'd prefer going back to the separate radio and climate controls anyways. I'm dealing with a busted factory radio in my fiesta and its such a headache compared to how it used to be.
Ford has had plugin hybrids since the first generation Fusion. They have a tone of experience with them. Disappointing that they aren't doing this more instead of jumping straight into all electric. I personally own a '17 fusion PHEV. It's great for my short commute and small town errands.
Bad actors can steal gas or put unwanted fluids in the gas tank if you park on city streets. You can't do that with the plug. Hence why the fuel door is locked.
This can tow 1500 pounds. The Ecvt system from the Maverick is an updated (and better./more power/lighter) system then the one found int he Escape--just not a plug in (yet).
Great review. Testing one right now and the interior feels a little inexpensive for the $43k price. That said, it’s better than I thought and the fuel mileage is amazing!
I'm interested in one of these. 2023 the trim level changed. There rid no Titanium. The whole lineup has been renamed. The PHEV is its own trim line. Very well loaded. Most options you can think of are in it. There is one package and that's the luxury & tech package similar to the Maverick Lariat luxury package. Otherwise it's well equipped. Personally if it's all about efficiency a FWD should be more efficient than an AWD version. Simply less weight and less parts. I drive well above average mileage. I live in Pennsylvania but travel for work. Almost everyone buys an AWD SUV. I've perfectly content with FWD. It's cheaper by usually a couple thousand dollars. It's usually more fuel efficient by about 2 MPG or so. I've gone out of my way twice now with vehicle purchases to track down a FWD version compared to an AWD version of the same vehicle. . I like this vehicle but if I wait probably another year a person can buy a PHEV Maverick. I'm sure it's coming. New 2023 PHEV Escape is starting at $38,995. Fully loaded there is really only one package that adds $4350 to price. Destination of $1495. Every possible option. Still under $45,000. Also now, this qualifies for $7500 fed tax rebate
I know a lot of people that have a C-Max may be looking at the escape like myself. The C-Max plug-in has been around since 2012 as a 2013 model year. When it was new it had about 20-24 miles of electric only range depending on if you're blasting the AC here in Florida. 10 years and 140,000 miles later it's at about 16-20 miles of electric only to give you an idea of how the battery lasts. Gas fuel economy wise, we're hovering in about 54 MPG around town in about 40 on the freeway. Really it's a great car for when it was built and it's still pretty good. I'm a little disappointed they didn't make a bigger leap with the Escape. Overall, fuel economy hasn't changed much and they're both about the same as far as 0 to 60. The escape just has more electric range but with the tiny gas tank less fuel range because of the tiny tank. The C-Max also handles a lot better than the escape without much of a difference in comfort. If the escape had all-wheel drive I would probably be a lock into getting one but as the C-Max still looks pretty much new inside and out and runs well I'm probably not going to bother upgrading until something worth upgrading to comes out.
Everything is a compromise. The AWD is a compromise as well. I feel that FWD is great for some situations and some people - but AWD is required by other people in different situations. It's nice to know I can get FWD because I don't need nor want it where I live. But why is it not offered in AWD? and why is the FWD only at a 40K price? That should be the AWD price and the FWD should be less expensive option. So that's my thought
Its simple if you are on freeway or any highspeed road, use the ICE, you will get better efficiency. Save the battery for city driving where plugin is super efficient. I use a toyota prius prime and haven't filled gas since last 5 months.
People get it together, live and grew up in the mountains. Growing up only had rear wheel drive. You do not have all wheel drive, what you do have to have is mud and snow tires not all season tires and you will get by just fine.
Really great updates! I also appreciate that Ford didn't limit the electric only mode as some vehicles do where you can only use it under a certain speed. I wish Ford would make a hybrid Edge, but if the rumors are true the Edge is on its last model years.
Our C-Max has the same 11 gal. fuel tank and we fill up about once every month and a half. So no, its not an issue. Also, regarding the gas fuel door being lockable. Well, gas can be stolen, but electricity can't be. If you want consistency, do you want them to leave your gas unlocked or make the charge port door lockable. Seems like an odd beef. BTW, our C-Max is a 2014 so we will be replacing it soon and I think this is a much better version of it. That said, it has been one of the best practical cars we have owned. Biggest complaint is the battery eating up cargo space, which this solves. We have considered the Mach-E but the reassurance of the PHEV is hard to beat. (not to mention much less expensive)
The engine can't purge and clean burn the fuel vapor when engine is off so the fuel tank can be under pressure. You cant have fuel cap access until the tank is vented through canister. If the cap was removed you could have gasoline burped onto someone. We live in a world where spilled hot coffee can get get coffee seller sued. Imagine what spilled gasoline and disfiguring burns from a gasoline fire would do...
I have this same car, in a different color. I used it to months, had under 4k miles and the car is already broken. A fault came up saying air in high voltage pump. Turns out the coolant pipe underneath was broken. I have not once drove this car outside paved road. They claim I did an off-road drive with a car that doesn't have FWD! ohh what I found out that this car lacks protection underneath, so when you buy the car it comes with a fabric, like felt, that protects all the crucial parts under the car. I'd you don't own a road cleaning vehicle to clean up the rd for you before you start driving, it is bound to have some stone hit the underneath and break it at no time... Shame on you Ford for such a cheap protection for such an expensive car...
Thanks for the review/ I am between the Rav 4 prime and this one. What is sync 3 or 4? So confusing!!!! Your review was very good. AWD or the lack thereof is a killer for me thought.
Superior car and AWD and better Tech (higher charging rate and Digital rear mirror and 100 more HP and 0-60 5.59 sec) So is it worth 10k premium? Tough choice.
Could the editors drop the BGM when presenters are talking. This is a well presented and informative video that really is let down with distracting background music. Save it for the intro/transition/outro b-roll shots when there isn't any speaking and let's hear what needs to be said when it's said. Still, good work and a good vid.
I am okay with the music as long as is not loud, this one I believe it was fine cause I didn't even notice it, maybe my phone works different than yours
Ford does make the AWD Plug-in Hybrid. It is called the Lincoln Corsair Grand Reserve, which ironically doesn't come in FWD or the regular hybrid. Just get out your wallet if you want the AWD because it has to be a Lincoln.
Wait what, you are upset that Ford put a locked gas door on the car, but not one on the battery? Last I checked you can steal someones gas, but no ones stealing someones electricity. It's like you are missing the point of a plug-in hybrid. And that is for most people, the battery is enough for 95% of daily driving use, and no gas will be needed.
Complaining about the fuel tank capacity? LOL. With my all-electric daily commutes, I'm going to get more than 800 miles between refills. Why would I want to haul around the weight of additional gasoline?
I've actually been looking at one of these because it is only front wheel drive, because the manual says it can be flat towed behind a motor home. Are there any other plug in Hybrids on the market you can flat tow?
Does it have a heat pump heater, or electric resistance? I wish reviewers would make this a standard point of discussion for electrified vehicles, because it makes a huge difference anywhere there’s winter.
What i cannot wait for is for axial flux electric motors to make their way to hub motor kits, around 300HP can fit inside of a 21 inch wheel, but these cars dont need 600HP powering the rear axel, imagine a 20lb 40kw motor in each rear wheel, giving you AWD, and allowing for completely isolated drive trains that can opertate independantly in 'limp mode' in case the other one stops working, and by not placing a transmission between the electric motor, and the axel, you're not losing nearly as much energy to the transmission
I purchased a new 2021 Ford Escape PHEV (plug-in Hybrid) in Oct. of 2021. It has 14000 miles on it. I now stalls in the middle of traffic while in EV mode. It's happened 3 times. Once while my wife was driving in the middle of an intersection (blocking traffic, horns honking, etc.). There is a recall for this exact failure on the same year, model, and engine as my vehicle, but they say I don't qualify. The recall code is 21S48. I believe it’s a high cost fix for them, so they're not issuing the recall as they should (e.g. have these vehicles proactively called in for testing and diagnosis before the failure happens). Anyway, I have to wait 3 weeks for a dealership mechanic to even look at it and I have a long drive I must make in less than a week. Needless to say I'm very disappointed in Ford’s quality and support. I'm an electrical engineer (for 35 years), I design high-reliability products and I'm very disappointed in the quality of Ford engineering that missed this breakdown in safe operation. Maybe they're not ready for EV yet. Maybe they need to invest in Hi-Rel design training for their engineers. All I know is I spent $45,000 for a malfunctioning and dangerous Ford vehicle. I’ve only owned it for 18 months, it only has 14,000 miles on it and it feels like a lemon. I should have purchased the Toyota RAV4 Plugin Hybrid! Sorry for the ranting, but I feel indignant and frustrated by this.
I ordered a Maverick in 2021. I'm still waiting. It will replaces my Tacoma and supplements my '14 Chevy Volt PHEV. If my Mav ever shows up I plan to trade it for a Maverick PHE:....
Great review, we have a 2016 escape and love it and we were considering this next but I'm glad I watched your vid. I'm in Alberta Canada and all wheel drive is a must. Tisk tisk Ford. Won't be buying one now as I'm sure most northern folks won't. But great for people with no winter.
Try looking at the 2023 Tucson PHEV... it's faster, more HP, tows more, AWD, better infotainment and cheaper. This SUV only has one problem... other SUVs exist. Ford really needs to step up thier game.
Sadly it doesn’t have the AWD option. I purchased the 2022 hybrid AWD, works better in the northern Illinois. But… if you spend more money, you can get plug-in hybrid AWD in Lincoln Corsair. So, I guess Ford has the tech but just want you to spend more money on Lincoln.
I would love to find a car that's good on gas and electricity and gets me from A to B and has large amounts of safety features. I say that became i am not an outdoorsy guy, i don't travel very often, and I'm not married nor have kids so don't need a large amount of space.
Mine shows 45 miles of electric. so if you are lighter of foot. more EV range. I have a chevy bolt euv too. The bolt makes me smile when i drive. I have Escape plug in SE. Its not fun to drive. it is boring like my old Camry Hybrid. BUT BUT BUT I love the fact that i can drive 20 miles to my rental house and back and not use any gas. Since I paid 19.5k for my Escape plug in. 2022. that makes daddy happy.
I struggle to find a reason to pay that much money for a FWD vehicle. An AWD Hybrid Escape will make you save money from day one, is way cheaper and will probably hold a better resale value. That? Who will spend his money for this vehicle in 4 years, when AWD electrified vehicles are going to be very common? I understand they want to offer a cheaper option to compete against Hyundai's and Toyota's products. But you really can't compare them. You're buying a FWD crossover, here... I don't think it's a smart buy...
@@naughtysauce4323 complete lack of charging availability let alone reliability. I drive more than even the higher mileage Bev's can provide on weekends. Electric is the cheapest to operate on however for someone doing lots of driving. Best of both worlds.
Wow what a great review you commented on things good and bad that are obvious that all other reviewers missed .I live in Canada so no way I would buy an SUV with no AWD because I need it and also if you try and sell a SUV with no AWD used in Canada no one will buy it.Also in Canada if fire had made the battery only about 10% bigger everyone would get an extra $2,500 rebate Some one at Ford should be fired over all the mistakes
Ford totally dropped the ball with this design, I can't get pass that face and the cheap looking materials that make up the interior. How come Hyundai, Kia, Mazda and other manufacturers can make such quality, a esthetic looking interiors in this price range and Ford cannot do the same? An emergency refresh must be expidited immediately Ford!
@@mikesawyer1336 nonsense,have you seen how far behind the Escape has fallen sales wise? The Escape was once in the top three in its segment,now it straddles the bottom portion. Even the newer BroncoSport is out selling it on occasions. Cheap looking materials and its ungainly looking front end are the culprits here. Better materials and a much better looking face will do wonders until a total redesign is done..
egggsellent ride, but crappy handling? I guess if you could upgrade the suspension and tires i might be enticed. they're being sold for $50k used though
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My wife just drove almost 1k on about 3/4 tank on her phev pacifica. Despite the drawbacks I believe the phev platform is the smartest solution for the current battery tech and infrastructure limitations.
Yup, as long as the driver is someone who will actually plug it in at night. I think a lot of phev’s are wasted on people who just drive it as a hybrid and rarely plug it, because it takes an extra 20 sec.
Agree, most EVs are too expensive to be a dedicated commuter, PHEV's allow you to commute on electric, and still take a longer trip when needed, at this point they're the better solution for most people.
Another thing that it does is to reduce our use of nickel, cobalt, and lithium used in battery packs. If/when those materials are in short supply due to increased demand or world events disrupting the supply chain, PHEVs allow most of the benefits of BEVs, but with much smaller battery packs.
PHEV is definitely not a bad setup. Gives you the option of just running as a typical hybrid (which works for apartment/condo folks like me who can’t plug in). But also gives the option to plug in whenever given the opportunity (like when I go to the mall or whatever).
Yep
Bravo on the e-CVT vs CVT distinction. Honestly, the two transmissions shouldn't share the name as they're worlds apart in operation.
And I think it's terrible marketing. Lots of people (myself included) will see the word "CVT" and run for the hills. I don't know why Ford would want to make people think their car with a good automatic transmission has a CVT.
@@wilmarbarrick3194 Roman doesn't seem to think so. Why does everyone draw such a huge distinction between a CVT and this eCVT.
@@yissibiiyte eCVT have no belts, only two sets of planetary GEARS.
You mean like Ford naming it's all electric car the Mustang when we all know it is NOT! "Marketing," ?
@@regsparkes6507 exactly, they had to use the name mustang cause not many would be interested.
I was just thinking about this hybrid plug-in. My wife loves her 2017 Ford Escape with 2.0 Ecoboost AWD, 6 speed. I think the platform is underrated.
One reason that I am buying an Escape PHEV rather than the Rav4 Prime is that I could not find a Rav4 Prime and the Toyota dealer would not let me order one. I ordered my Escape PHEV a month ago and they are building it in Louisville this week. FWIW I'm not interested in AWD think the Toyota is downright ugly.
As a person with a PHEV, getting gas is a rarity. That filler door “issue” will only bug you about once a month at most. You charge it daily. That is why they make the charge door more convenient to open I think.
It's only got an 11gal tank, but that's enough to get you 450-500 miles on gas alone. I'm not seeing the problem here.
yea, bigger tank just means you're lugging around extra weight, and gas gets stale if you plug in nightly.
Its not, my fiesta gets similar if not slightly less mpg on a 12 gallon tank, and on my normal commute I'm filling up once every two weeks, add in this rigs electric only range and I'd probably have to dump some Sta-Bil in the tank to keep it from going stale. The fact that it only needs 11 gal to achieve good driving range is an achievement, not a drawback.
That's EPA stated, I'm sure real world range will be closer to 350 tops
@@naughtysauce4323 umm...nope. Source: I own one. It gets 46mpg on hybrid mode in mixed city/highway. Do the math.
@@naughtysauce4323 That depends on where you drive. City driving will get much higher MPG than highway cruising.
I own this car, you talking about having to hit the button to open the fuel tank is very odd. the reason for that is gas thieves. the issue doesn't happen with the electricity. This is an incredible car I am averaging 190 miles to the gallon. so having the small gas tank is not an issue. My Toyotas never came close on fuel economy....
Ford Fusion Energi was a PHEV, way back in 2013. Ford’s worked on PHEV tech for over a decade.
I have one of these and we fill it up about once every 1.5k to 2k miles. No issues with the gas tank size lol!
I recently had to go against the winter storm in December in Nebraska and I got 120 miles per tank. But other than that you never feel it's small
C-max energy battery in the trunk made it sit up 4" higher than the folded down back seats. We looked at one and decided that it wasn't going to work to sit 2 medium dogs back there. Apart from that it was a pretty nice ride. Probably a good reason why it didn't sell well.
naw my 2006 FEH does the same thing. The do not lay flat.
Actually the Cmax energi and Fusion energi came out in I believe 2014. I owned 2 of them and they were bulletproof as far as the drivetrain and electric components.
model year 2013 (so 2012) but yeah. great cars if you can deal with the poor trunk space
@@r5LgxTbQ The new Escape PHEVs solve the luggage problem nicely, plus more electric range.
I’ve had this phev for about six months now. 5000km and only on my second tank of gas. And the only reason I’m on my second tank is I was worried the gas would start to go bad if I didn’t use it. This is a great vehicle if your commute is under 55km. My commute is 50 km each way but I charge for free at work so it’s perfect
Maybe try adding some sta-bil. The gas going bad issue has to thank to the ethanol added to fuel
A cheaper option, the Escape Hybrid with AWD. I picked up mine a week ago. I got the SE with heated seats and heated steering wheel, sticker was $33k before rebates. I’m averaging 40.3mpg on a 40 mile round trip daily commute, 30 freeway miles and 10 city miles, 14.3 gallon fuel tank. Also came with dual climate control, Sirius radio and Apple car play.
I bought an Escape SE PHEV (with cold weather and tech package) in September for $36.9k. I got a $6.8k rebate on my taxes this year. Once Ford exhausts their credits it will be a different story, but the PHEV is still technically cheaper in the US assuming you have the tax liability, though the HEV would technically be more efficient if you never plug in. Me - I have free charging at work and am getting over 1,200 miles to that 11 gal gas tank.
@@1970351C2V I get it but I need AWD where I live.
the thing that confuses me you can have the same system in the maverick for 20000,, the fully electric f 150 40000. their pricing for what you get is all over the place.
@@jeffforbes70 Is it really that confusing? Have you priced other manufacturers offering the same types? No? Just love to whine? Ok buddy…….
@@jeffforbes70 And a Maverick for 20k (21k after destination fees) doesn't have cruise control, a large center screen, heated anything, or active safety with adaptive cruise.
Skinny tires and smallest fuel tank=it’s a PHEV! They’re meant for more efficiency and to get you away from using fuel. I was getting 47 mpg in the regular hybrid in town, with very little effort. With all electric capability, I bet I can push that well into the 50 mpg range. And MPGe rating is kinda useless, I wish they’d drop that.
I put Michelin tires on my 2018 Prius Prime and it rides so much better. No more squealing out as I hit the gas or around corners. It grips the road and I feel a lot safer
The whole point of gas door release is to keep people from stealing gas. Can't steal electricity from the charge port. Thanks for the review.
Hey Nathan, good review. Comment on the AWD issue: If you put the Escape PHEV up on a lift, it becomes clear why they can't use the AWD system from the plain hybrid model. The geometry and location of the PHEV's battery pack precludes a drive shaft from connecting the motors in the front to the rear wheels. And that design was adopted because it allow a simpler, one piece battery install. IF Ford were to drive the rear wheels with a second motor - like the RAV4 PHEV - that would work, but I doubt any engineering resources are being devoted to that. Unfortunately, because of the shared platform, this means there won't be PHEV AWD versions of either the Maverick or Bronco Sport (but you are right to speculate that PHEV versions of the Maverick and Bronco Sport are near certainties). We are going to have to wait until after 2025, and Ford's new architecture for electric utility vehicles (SUVs, trucks) to see more electric/AWD combinations in its line-up.
I've had my Escape or Kuga as it is known in the UK now for nearly a year. My normal drive to work and back is 12 miles so still on my second tank of fuel. For the price it's a brilliant car and yes the Toyota may be faster and have 4WD but an extra 10K..... nah. One point and don't know why, the Kuga PHEV UK spec. comes with 19" or 20" wheels and the 18"s defiantly look a bit skinny. I chose the 19" for ride comfort and road noise. Good review
The fuel tank is pressurized in the hybrid models, the button tells it to depressurize before opening
Also, prevents siphoning. At today's gasoline prices, that's a plus.
Ford did not build enough of them. My relative had to buy a gasoline only model. Dealer said he would have to wait 1 year for a hybrid model. Did the dealer lie to get rid of the junk nobody else wants? Maybe buy a Japanese car, if the American car dealers refuse to sell what the customer wants. 43k? Forget it!
I live in Michigan and I have drove on snowy roads, in the recent winter storms I drove in Wyoming state highways with hilly uncleared roads with snow in some places without much issues. Definitely cannot go off-road but never really missed AWD. I didn't get the moon roof but got the premium package, and with ford rebates and A/Z plan I got this for 38k including destination charges. I considered RAV4 prime and Tuscon phev but due to dealer markups and very low availability of those vehicles in mid West, going with escape was a no brainier.
Don't really get the fuss over the screen size, I'm not trying to watch a movie on my way to work, I'd prefer going back to the separate radio and climate controls anyways. I'm dealing with a busted factory radio in my fiesta and its such a headache compared to how it used to be.
Thank you yes
Ford has had plugin hybrids since the first generation Fusion. They have a tone of experience with them. Disappointing that they aren't doing this more instead of jumping straight into all electric. I personally own a '17 fusion PHEV. It's great for my short commute and small town errands.
As far as the AWD question... The answer is yes and THEY DO! The Lincoln Corsair PHEV comes in an AWD variant!
We looked at one then did the math. Here in SoCal with electricity .35-.54 per kWh, it’s actually cheaper to use gas.
Bad actors can steal gas or put unwanted fluids in the gas tank if you park on city streets. You can't do that with the plug. Hence why the fuel door is locked.
Ford released their Energi plug-in hybrids in 2013 with the Fusion and C-max
This can tow 1500 pounds. The Ecvt system from the Maverick is an updated (and better./more power/lighter) system then the one found int he Escape--just not a plug in (yet).
Ford does have a Plug-In AWD version. It's called the Lincoln Corsair. I'm guessing they don't have AWD to make it more efficient and keep cost down.
but they can make an all electric f 150 with 400 plus hp an 230 miles of range for 40000k. i think its to keep profits up
Great review. Testing one right now and the interior feels a little inexpensive for the $43k price. That said, it’s better than I thought and the fuel mileage is amazing!
I'm interested in one of these. 2023 the trim level changed. There rid no Titanium. The whole lineup has been renamed. The PHEV is its own trim line. Very well loaded. Most options you can think of are in it.
There is one package and that's the luxury & tech package similar to the Maverick Lariat luxury package.
Otherwise it's well equipped.
Personally if it's all about efficiency a FWD should be more efficient than an AWD version. Simply less weight and less parts.
I drive well above average mileage. I live in Pennsylvania but travel for work. Almost everyone buys an AWD SUV. I've perfectly content with FWD. It's cheaper by usually a couple thousand dollars. It's usually more fuel efficient by about 2 MPG or so.
I've gone out of my way twice now with vehicle purchases to track down a FWD version compared to an AWD version of the same vehicle. .
I like this vehicle but if I wait probably another year a person can buy a PHEV Maverick. I'm sure it's coming.
New 2023 PHEV Escape is starting at $38,995. Fully loaded there is really only one package that adds $4350 to price.
Destination of $1495.
Every possible option. Still under $45,000.
Also now, this qualifies for $7500 fed tax rebate
I don't miss the 4-wheel-Drive :)
You can tow more in this then the RAV4. That is also something to consider.
How much more roughly?
I towed a 4000 lb boat with mine lol. 15 miles but it wasn't too bad. The Kuga is rated 3500lbs and it's the same vehicle
Fuel door is a safety feature due to an electric and gas motor
I know a lot of people that have a C-Max may be looking at the escape like myself. The C-Max plug-in has been around since 2012 as a 2013 model year. When it was new it had about 20-24 miles of electric only range depending on if you're blasting the AC here in Florida. 10 years and 140,000 miles later it's at about 16-20 miles of electric only to give you an idea of how the battery lasts. Gas fuel economy wise, we're hovering in about 54 MPG around town in about 40 on the freeway. Really it's a great car for when it was built and it's still pretty good. I'm a little disappointed they didn't make a bigger leap with the Escape. Overall, fuel economy hasn't changed much and they're both about the same as far as 0 to 60. The escape just has more electric range but with the tiny gas tank less fuel range because of the tiny tank. The C-Max also handles a lot better than the escape without much of a difference in comfort. If the escape had all-wheel drive I would probably be a lock into getting one but as the C-Max still looks pretty much new inside and out and runs well I'm probably not going to bother upgrading until something worth upgrading to comes out.
Problem the price tag! Better competitors for sure! Thanks for the video
Everything is a compromise. The AWD is a compromise as well. I feel that FWD is great for some situations and some people - but AWD is required by other people in different situations. It's nice to know I can get FWD because I don't need nor want it where I live. But why is it not offered in AWD? and why is the FWD only at a 40K price? That should be the AWD price and the FWD should be less expensive option. So that's my thought
Can't wait to get my hands on a phew Maverick
Its simple if you are on freeway or any highspeed road, use the ICE, you will get better efficiency. Save the battery for city driving where plugin is super efficient. I use a toyota prius prime and haven't filled gas since last 5 months.
Great call out on the tippy handling..... Noticed it right away coming from a CX5 (which I loved)
7:39 "it's gonna be scintillating..."⚡️👍😎
People get it together, live and grew up in the mountains. Growing up only had rear wheel drive. You do not have all wheel drive, what you do have to have is mud and snow tires not all season tires and you will get by just fine.
I thought a 13 gallon tank was small, oof. 13 gallons in my 2003 honda crv only takes me 225 miles before running on fumes.
Really great updates! I also appreciate that Ford didn't limit the electric only mode as some vehicles do where you can only use it under a certain speed. I wish Ford would make a hybrid Edge, but if the rumors are true the Edge is on its last model years.
It's limited to 85mph but it is a respectable speed.
Ugh glad I got the Rav4 Prime. Not likin the exterior. Was lookin in to one of these but the no AWD was a deal breaker.
Our C-Max has the same 11 gal. fuel tank and we fill up about once every month and a half. So no, its not an issue. Also, regarding the gas fuel door being lockable. Well, gas can be stolen, but electricity can't be. If you want consistency, do you want them to leave your gas unlocked or make the charge port door lockable. Seems like an odd beef. BTW, our C-Max is a 2014 so we will be replacing it soon and I think this is a much better version of it. That said, it has been one of the best practical cars we have owned. Biggest complaint is the battery eating up cargo space, which this solves. We have considered the Mach-E but the reassurance of the PHEV is hard to beat. (not to mention much less expensive)
The Ford dealers around N. California are putting $5K on top of the listed price, really turned me off!
the real question, is "is the Corsair GT worth the ~15k premium over the escape plugin"...
The engine can't purge and clean burn the fuel vapor when engine is off so the fuel tank can be under pressure. You cant have fuel cap access until the tank is vented through canister. If the cap was removed you could have gasoline burped onto someone. We live in a world where spilled hot coffee can get get coffee seller sued. Imagine what spilled gasoline and disfiguring burns from a gasoline fire would do...
I have this same car, in a different color. I used it to months, had under 4k miles and the car is already broken. A fault came up saying air in high voltage pump. Turns out the coolant pipe underneath was broken. I have not once drove this car outside paved road. They claim I did an off-road drive with a car that doesn't have FWD! ohh what I found out that this car lacks protection underneath, so when you buy the car it comes with a fabric, like felt, that protects all the crucial parts under the car. I'd you don't own a road cleaning vehicle to clean up the rd for you before you start driving, it is bound to have some stone hit the underneath and break it at no time... Shame on you Ford for such a cheap protection for such an expensive car...
When they build this into the Bronco Sport or Maverick, then I’ll buy those.
Thanks for the review/ I am between the Rav 4 prime and this one. What is sync 3 or 4? So confusing!!!! Your review was very good. AWD or the lack thereof is a killer for me thought.
Superior car and AWD and better Tech (higher charging rate and Digital rear mirror and 100 more HP and 0-60 5.59 sec) So is it worth 10k premium? Tough choice.
Could the editors drop the BGM when presenters are talking. This is a well presented and informative video that really is let down with distracting background music. Save it for the intro/transition/outro b-roll shots when there isn't any speaking and let's hear what needs to be said when it's said. Still, good work and a good vid.
I am okay with the music as long as is not loud, this one I believe it was fine cause I didn't even notice it, maybe my phone works different than yours
I think it comes with a non refundable tax credit too! I want one!
Ford does make the AWD Plug-in Hybrid. It is called the Lincoln Corsair Grand Reserve, which ironically doesn't come in FWD or the regular hybrid. Just get out your wallet if you want the AWD because it has to be a Lincoln.
I bought this for my son because my Rivian just might be a little too much power for him. An understated drive train isn't always a bad thing.
Wait what, you are upset that Ford put a locked gas door on the car, but not one on the battery? Last I checked you can steal someones gas, but no ones stealing someones electricity. It's like you are missing the point of a plug-in hybrid. And that is for most people, the battery is enough for 95% of daily driving use, and no gas will be needed.
Complaining about the fuel tank capacity? LOL. With my all-electric daily commutes, I'm going to get more than 800 miles between refills. Why would I want to haul around the weight of additional gasoline?
Fantastic car
I've actually been looking at one of these because it is only front wheel drive, because the manual says it can be flat towed behind a motor home. Are there any other plug in Hybrids on the market you can flat tow?
We r in Sweden and our rental is a ford kuga which Is and Escape. Getting good mpg and really intrested in getting this vehicle.
Does it have a heat pump heater, or electric resistance?
I wish reviewers would make this a standard point of discussion for electrified vehicles, because it makes a huge difference anywhere there’s winter.
It is electric resistance heat.
What i cannot wait for is for axial flux electric motors to make their way to hub motor kits, around 300HP can fit inside of a 21 inch wheel, but these cars dont need 600HP powering the rear axel, imagine a 20lb 40kw motor in each rear wheel, giving you AWD, and allowing for completely isolated drive trains that can opertate independantly in 'limp mode' in case the other one stops working, and by not placing a transmission between the electric motor, and the axel, you're not losing nearly as much energy to the transmission
Ford should, widen the track F/R by 4", put in the AWD, and larger battery, and larger gas tank.
I'd much prefer the Rav 4 Prime.. I do want that AWD and power 🤷♂️
I have a 2020 Ford Escape SE in black. It is not an electric vehicle. I only have it a little bit over 6 months now.
' Its underpinnings, its components...'
In the trade, the car companies call that the PLATFORM. The
Escape used the 2018 C2 PLATFORM.
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I purchased a new 2021 Ford Escape PHEV (plug-in Hybrid) in Oct. of 2021. It has 14000 miles on it. I now stalls in the middle of traffic while in EV mode. It's happened 3 times. Once while my wife was driving in the middle of an intersection (blocking traffic, horns honking, etc.). There is a recall for this exact failure on the same year, model, and engine as my vehicle, but they say I don't qualify. The recall code is 21S48. I believe it’s a high cost fix for them, so they're not issuing the recall as they should (e.g. have these vehicles proactively called in for testing and diagnosis before the failure happens). Anyway, I have to wait 3 weeks for a dealership mechanic to even look at it and I have a long drive I must make in less than a week. Needless to say I'm very disappointed in Ford’s quality and support. I'm an electrical engineer (for 35 years), I design high-reliability products and I'm very disappointed in the quality of Ford engineering that missed this breakdown in safe operation. Maybe they're not ready for EV yet. Maybe they need to invest in Hi-Rel design training for their engineers. All I know is I spent $45,000 for a malfunctioning and dangerous Ford vehicle. I’ve only owned it for 18 months, it only has 14,000 miles on it and it feels like a lemon. I should have purchased the Toyota RAV4 Plugin Hybrid! Sorry for the ranting, but I feel indignant and frustrated by this.
I ordered a Maverick in 2021. I'm still waiting. It will replaces my Tacoma and supplements my '14 Chevy Volt PHEV. If my Mav ever shows up I plan to trade it for a Maverick PHE:....
Great review, we have a 2016 escape and love it and we were considering this next but I'm glad I watched your vid. I'm in Alberta Canada and all wheel drive is a must. Tisk tisk Ford. Won't be buying one now as I'm sure most northern folks won't. But great for people with no winter.
I have no use for 4 wheel drive. And i'd say most people don't either.
If this was AWD, I'd pick one up this weekend.
Try looking at the 2023 Tucson PHEV... it's faster, more HP, tows more, AWD, better infotainment and cheaper.
This SUV only has one problem... other SUVs exist.
Ford really needs to step up thier game.
0 to 60? YES!
Sadly it doesn’t have the AWD option. I purchased the 2022 hybrid AWD, works better in the northern Illinois.
But… if you spend more money, you can get plug-in hybrid AWD in Lincoln Corsair. So, I guess Ford has the tech but just want you to spend more money on Lincoln.
Nathan's never had his fuel siphoned, lol
and the Ford Focus?
I really do like this vehicle and by the way what a great job you did on showing us this vehicle
I would love to find a car that's good on gas and electricity and gets me from A to B and has large amounts of safety features. I say that became i am not an outdoorsy guy, i don't travel very often, and I'm not married nor have kids so don't need a large amount of space.
I don't get the Porsche styling comparison on the front end, it actually reminds me more of a 1996 Ford Taurus. Not a fan. Neat vehicle though.
I want to know if either this Escape PHEV or the RAV4 Prime can be Flat Towed behind an RV?
The escape definitely can be flat towed, I have a 2022 escape PHEV, not sure about the Toyota
If you can pop the gas door from the outside to fill it up, the guy looking to siphon your gas certainly can too.
I think the gas is the button and the electric is just a push from the outside is because someone can siphon your gas but not your electric
Mine shows 45 miles of electric. so if you are lighter of foot. more EV range.
I have a chevy bolt euv too.
The bolt makes me smile when i drive.
I have Escape plug in SE. Its not fun to drive. it is boring like my old Camry Hybrid.
BUT BUT BUT I love the fact that i can drive 20 miles to my rental house and back and not use any gas.
Since I paid 19.5k for my Escape plug in. 2022. that makes daddy happy.
Sounds like what GM offered in the Volt.
I struggle to find a reason to pay that much money for a FWD vehicle. An AWD Hybrid Escape will make you save money from day one, is way cheaper and will probably hold a better resale value. That? Who will spend his money for this vehicle in 4 years, when AWD electrified vehicles are going to be very common?
I understand they want to offer a cheaper option to compete against Hyundai's and Toyota's products. But you really can't compare them. You're buying a FWD crossover, here...
I don't think it's a smart buy...
PHEV's are a waste of time. Either go hybrid or full BEV, the middle is full of compromises.
@@naughtysauce4323 complete lack of charging availability let alone reliability. I drive more than even the higher mileage Bev's can provide on weekends. Electric is the cheapest to operate on however for someone doing lots of driving. Best of both worlds.
Cheaper than expected for fully loaded
“It’s going to be scintillating”? 😂
OMG the hardship of a locking fuel door 😮 You had to push a button 😮 WAAA
"There are other options that might be more compelling." Don't be shy. Tell us.
It’s so your gas don’t get stolen
Can’t open it from outside
Have to have access inside to open it
Simple smart security
Basically every hybrid has a pressurized gas cap, how is that an issue…….?
Wrong way to say Porsche : Pour-sha
CORRECT way to say Porsche : PORSH
GET IT RIGHT PEOPLE!!!!
Also Ford had a Fusion Hybrid WAY before 2017.
Actually, the opposite is true. "Por-shuh" is correct.
You don't want a large tank in a PHEV that's being used properly.
Basically, a rebranded version of the Chevy Volt that GM decided to kill for no good reason whatsoever.
Did someone ever told you you sound like Ezra Levant from Rebel News?
That engine bay is a hot mess. Kinda typical for Ford. Gotta cut corners to save a buck.
Wow what a great review you commented on things good and bad that are obvious that all other reviewers missed .I live in Canada so no way I would buy an SUV with no AWD because I need it and also if you try and sell a SUV with no AWD used in Canada no one will buy it.Also in Canada if fire had made the battery only about 10% bigger everyone would get an extra $2,500 rebate Some one at Ford should be fired over all the mistakes
I really like the moomins theme song but scooby doo where are you will always be the one
Ford totally dropped the ball with this design, I can't get pass that face and the cheap looking materials that make up the interior. How come Hyundai, Kia, Mazda and other manufacturers can make such quality, a esthetic looking interiors in this price range and Ford cannot do the same? An emergency refresh must be expidited immediately Ford!
Because many americans prefer the "classic" "conservative" look - over the spaceship business of a Hyundai. Ford has to appeal to the whole spectrum.
@@mikesawyer1336 nonsense,have you seen how far behind the Escape has fallen sales wise? The Escape was once in the top three in its segment,now it straddles the bottom portion. Even the newer BroncoSport is out selling it on occasions. Cheap looking materials and its ungainly looking front end are the culprits here. Better materials and a much better looking face will do wonders until a total redesign is done..
The refresh with mache front end and tablet style dash is coming
@@tunercar652 hurry up!
egggsellent ride, but crappy handling? I guess if you could upgrade the suspension and tires i might be enticed. they're being sold for $50k used though
"Electricity rear end"