

Just ask for that Mustang Mach-E when you visit your dealer and add 30% to your budget. Looking for big torque and a sporty demeanor? Ford has you covered. The vehicle has a very chill vibe and you will find that is a relaxing car in which to drive like an adult. The most remarkable thing about the Escape PHEV when driven is its refinement, quiet operation, and smoothness. Now how does that $35K initial cost estimate look? Why anyone would shop for a vehicle without a plug in 2022 is a mystery to us. Over fifteen years of ownership, the Escape PHEV will save its owner $12,750 by comparison to the gas-only Escape. By contrast, the base Escape will cost its owner about $1,700 for gas. The EPA estimates the Escape PHEV will have an annual energy cost of about $850.

Most recent Ford Mustang Mach-E shoppers we polled report having paid MSRP or less before incentives, so there is a good chance that by using a Ford purchase program or by shopping around you might also do so when buying this electrified model.Įnergy savings are an important factor when considering a PHEV. The Escape PHEV we tested had a sticker price of $43,025, meaning that after federal and state incentives it would have a cost to a consumer in EV-friendly Massachusetts of around $35K. Related Story: 5 Plug-in Hybrid EV Myths Battery-Electric Purists Wish Were True Vehicles like the Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle are outselling these affordable battery-only electric crossovers and for many good reasons beyond just cost. However, look at the prices of anything but the base trims and you will find that a budget in the low $40Ks is the real starting point after incentives. This year Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 and other battery-electric vehicles enter to give ID.4 and Mustang Mach-E shoppers some alternatives.

The options for electrified vehicles continue to expand.
