Review and specifications
2023 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid
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 a 240V charger. 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. 2026 will be the last year of production for the Escape plug-in hybrid.
- Market value
- $40,500
- Fuel
- Plug-in hybrid
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Plug-in hybrids
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- Category
- Compact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Original MSRP range
- $40,500 - $40,500
Ratings
- Road test score
- 84/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 49%
- Reliability
- 1/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 42 MPG
- EPA highway
- 37 MPG
- EPA combined
- 40 MPG
- Tested city
- 32 MPG
- Tested highway
- 40 MPG
- Tested overall
- 37 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,065
- Cruising range
- 445 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.5 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.2 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 133 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 181 in
- Width
- 74 in
- Height
- 66 in
- Wheelbase
- 107 in
- Weight
- 4,540 lb
- Maximum load
- 915 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 31 in
- Cargo volume
- 30.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 4+0+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 1/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 2/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 8/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
- SmartWay
- Yes
Brand context
About Ford
<p>Ford shifted away from cars this decade, focusing on SUVs and pickup trucks, with the Mustang as the lone exception. Fords are seldom leaders in their segments based on CR’s tests and surveys, but the small Maverick and full-sized F-150 trucks are notable standouts. Some other models score well enough to earn our recommendation, such as the Escape Hybrid and Bronco Sport. The Mustang Mach-E EV is Ford's highest-scoring current model. Overall, Ford's new car reliability is above average, but it varies, so used-car buyers should be mindful to check our ratings. </p><p><br/></p>
Vehicle ID: 28489 First published: October 24, 2023 Updated: June 4, 2026
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