2021 Ford Escape PHEV Photo by Sami Haj-Assaad No AWD option The steering is a bit light and limp, but that isn’t a surprise in this class. I even enjoyed the crisp braking feel, which melded the regenerative braking system and standard brakes to feel like a normal experience.
Even with winter tires, the vehicle had good road manners and would make for a good companion during the daily commute. The better news is that the Escape rides pretty decently, despite the nearly 400-pound weight difference from the all-wheel-drive gas models we’ve tested before. When the battery is depleted, the Escape PHEV acts like a traditional hybrid, returning 5.5 litres per 100 km in city driving conditions, 6.2 on the highway and 5.8 combined - identical to the non-plug-in Escape Hybrid model. Recouping that energy requires 10 to 11 hours on a Level 1 charger or three and a half hours on a Level 2 charger. The 61 km range should be adequate for most one-way commutes. The latter setting isn’t recommendable as it just makes the coarse internal combustion engine more noticeable and unbearable. The vehicle features a few different drive modes, and you can even arrange to save the battery range for another time or use the gas motor to charge up the battery. Commuter Review: 2021 Ford Escape SEL Hybrid.Want a 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid? Look at these rival hybrid SUVs, too.Despite the low outside temperatures, the kilometres ticked down at an expected pace and didn’t seem too impacted by the cold or by any eager throttle inputs. The electric components deliver fewer vibrations and clatter, so the ride was far calmer with a juiced-up battery. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
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