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2021 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid is a small SUV with one EPA-rated configuration. This plug-in hybrid covers about 37 miles on electricity (105 MPGe), then returns 40 MPG on gas. That's down 1 MPG from the 2020 model. Among 92 small SUVs rated for 2021, it ranks 4th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $966 a year to fuel.

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Combined 105 MPGe + 40 MPG 117 MPGe + 43 MPG city · 93 MPGe + 38 MPG hwy
Driving range 520 mi 37 mi on electricity
Your fuel cost $966 15,000 mi/yr · $6.44 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2021 #4 of 92 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2021 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid's fuel average is 17.0 km/L (5.9 L/100 km), or 40 MPG combined: 18.3 km/L in the city and 16.2 km/L on the highway. On electricity it is rated 105 MPGe.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City (gas)4318.35.5
Highway (gas)3816.26.2
Combined (gas)4017.05.9

How it ranks among 2021 Small SUVs

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  1. 1Tesla Model Y129 MPGe $702
  2. 2Hyundai Kona EV120 MPGe $729
  3. 3Volkswagen ID.499 MPGe $918
  4. 4Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid105 MPGe + 40 MPG $966
  5. 5Toyota RAV4 Prime94 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,049
  6. 92Hyundai Nexo61 MPGe $8,852
2021 Escape Plug-in HybridOther small SUVsClass median: $1,860/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Escape Plug-in Hybrid MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT
Escape FWD PHEV
Plug-in hybrid 117 MPGe + 43 MPG 93 MPGe + 38 MPG 105 MPGe + 40 MPG 520 mi $966

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gas + electricity
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
CVT
Drivetrain
FWD
Electricity use
32 kWh/100 mi
All-electric range
37 mi
Charge time (240V)
3.3 hrs
Tailpipe CO₂
77 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
10/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
10/10

2021 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 2021 Ford Escape (30 MPG), 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid (41 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid?

Up to 105 MPGe + 40 MPG combined.

What fuel does the 2021 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid use?

Regular gas + electricity.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2021 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid?

The 2021 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid's fuel average is 17.0 km/L (5.9 L/100 km), or 40 MPG combined: 18.3 km/L in the city and 16.2 km/L on the highway. On electricity it is rated 105 MPGe.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid per year?

About $966 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, or $6.44 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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