Is the 2026 Ford Escape hybrid worth it?
Years to pay back
Never
- Escape ST-Line Select AWD: $1,125 more.
- It uses no less fuel. It never pays back on fuel.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Plug-in hybrids and EVs: How often would I have to charge it?
A year of fuel at your miles. One jug = 10 gal.
| Measure | Gas version | Hybrid version |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | ST-Line Select AWD | ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD |
| MSRP | $35,015 | $33,890 |
| Combined mpg | 26 mpg | 39 mpg |
| City mpg | 42 mpg | 42 mpg |
| Highway mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 192 hp |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gallons a year | 462 | 308 |
| Fuel a year | $1,477 | $985 |
Best hybrid mpg: higher than 58% of 39 hybrids (2026).
What this cannot tell you
List prices and EPA combined mpg only. Your costs will differ.
Loans, insurance, upkeep, resale and incentives are left out.
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