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Ford Escape hybrid vs plug in hybrid: which is better?

I’m for sure going to buy a Ford Escape hybrid, but I don’t know if I should buy the standard trim or the PHEV. Help!

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Cassandra Hamilton · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s a question for the centuries:
Ford Escape hybrid
vs. plug-in hybrid. The answer to this debate lies in what your priorities are in a hybrid vehicle. Let’s take a look at the Ford Escape hybrid vs plug-in hybrid (also known as a PHEV) and see how they stack up.
First, let’s talk about the main difference: the battery. While the regular hybrid has a battery too, the PHEV’s battery is rechargeable and is used more frequently than a regular hybrid’s battery, which saves you on gas. What are the smaller differences?
  • The PHEV is more expensive but can drive longer distances using battery power alone.
  • The standard hybrid lacks electric-only driving range but you have a choice in drivetrains between FWD and AWD.
These are the main differences when thinking about Ford Escape hybrid vs. plug-in hybrid. Whichever way you lean, you’ll need great
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