2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Review

Price Range: $15,653 - $26,990

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid is perfect for daily driving around town without using a sip of gasoline. This compact SUV is also quite comfortable, spacious and loaded with modern tech features. Ponderous handling and lackluster acceleration are its main drawbacks.

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2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Review

Pros

Roomy and comfortable seating
Plenty of cargo space
Easy-to-use touchscreen interface

Cons

No all-wheel-drive option
Lackluster handling and acceleration

What's new

Minor changes to option packages
Part of the fourth Escape generation introduced for 2020

Overview

Written by automotive expert Dan Frio

9/30/2022

Already a standout for its sleek design and large cargo capacity, the Ford Escape gains another level of appeal in its 2022 Escape Plug-In Hybrid version. Compared to the Escape Hybrid, the Plug-In Hybrid has a bigger battery that you can recharge at home or at a public charger. Fully juiced up, it can drive about 37 miles on all-electric power, at which point it switches over to being a regular gas-electric hybrid and returns an EPA-estimated 40 mpg combined. Both figures are pretty impressive, and frequent recharging can really help you save on gas.

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2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid
SEL 4dr SUV
$22,265
great price
$2,415 below market
- 34,888 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 37 mi est. electric range
- 5 Seats, 43 City / 37 Hwy MPG
- Toyota West (16 mi away)
- Five Star Dealer
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Blind Spot Monitorin...
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Located in Columbus, OH
2.5L iVCT, eCVT, 2.91 Axle Ratio, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 6 Speakers, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM, AM/FM Stereo, Au...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
40 Combined MPG (43 City/37 Highway)
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VIN: 1FMCU0KZ0NUA29569
Stock: TNUA29569
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-21-2025
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2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid
SE 4dr SUV
$15,653
great price
$2,875 below market
- 90,140 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 37 mi est. electric range
- 5 Seats, 43 City / 37 Hwy MPG
- Jeff Wyler Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Columbus (13 mi away)
- Home delivery*
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Canal Winchester, OH
2022 Ford Escape Agate Black Metallic 2.5L iVCT eCVT Plug-In Hybrid SE FWD 2.5L iVCT, eCVT. Clean CARFAX.Come visit the all new Jeff Wyler Chevrolet o...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
40 Combined MPG (43 City/37 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FMCU0EZ3NUA18528
Stock: 56T10781
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-30-2025

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With charge times ranging from 3.5 to 11 hours depending on the type of charger, it's easy to keep the Escape Plug-In Hybrid topped up for trips to work or crossing town on errands. And with a few drive modes, you can choose when to deploy that electric power.

The plug-in model, however, is the only Escape that lacks all-wheel drive, a feature competitors offer, including the Toyota RAV4 Prime, the new Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid and new Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid. But overall we think the 2022 Escape Plug-In Hybrid is a compelling, fuel-efficient alternative if you're not quite ready for a fully electric small crossover.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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7.9

out of 10

We drove the 2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

7.5/10

How does the Escape Plug-In Hybrid drive? The Escape Plug-In Hybrid's performance is overshadowed either by rival plug-ins or other Escape versions. It gives you an immediate shove forward when you hit the accelerator but is ultimately a bit slow. We took our test vehicle to our test track and measured a 0-60 mph sprint of 8.1 seconds. This is a bit better than a regular Escape Hybrid but ultimately slower than a regular Escape with the upgraded engine or the hotrod Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in (5.6 seconds). The Escape PHEV is also a little soft and ponderous around corners. The steering can feel overly light and doesn't give you a good sense of the road or what the front tires are up to.

It's not all doom and gloom, however. While the brake pedal does require a fair push to slow the Escape, it's easy to come to smooth stops. The Escape Plug-In Hybrid also performed well in our 60-0 mph panic-stop tests.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the Escape Plug-In Hybrid? Overall, we're happy with the level of comfort offered. The front seats are well shaped and comfortable. The rear bench — though a little flat — is also nice, offering good thigh support. Our Titanium trim test vehicle included a height-adjustable passenger seat, which is a rarity in this class. The ride quality is generally relaxed, though driving over certain bumps causes harsher impacts in the cabin than we've noticed in other Escape models.

The Escape Plug-In Hybrid moves smoothly away from a stoplight with all-electric power. The experience is noticeably more pleasant than in non-hybrid Escapes; they have an engine stop-start system that roughly brings the engine to life after you leave a stop.

The automatic climate system delivers plenty of airflow on hot days, and it features a three-stage system that allows you to set a maximum fan speed. Unlike rivals, ventilated front seats and heated rear seats are not available on any trim.

Interior

8.5/10

How’s the interior? The Escape's cabin is functional and pleasantly laid out. There's plenty of room all around, though headroom might run out for very tall rear occupants in models with the panoramic sunroof. The primary controls are easy to reach and use, and the driver's seat offers a commanding view outward. The driver's seat also has numerous adjustments that make it a cinch to dial in your preferred position. On the downside, the door armrests are a touch too narrow, and tall drivers might have a hard time seeing the projection of the available head-up display.

Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? Ford's touchscreen system is a highlight. Programming the available onboard navigation system is easy. It also helpfully shows directions and distance when a point-of-interest search returns multiple locations (e.g., a Starbucks is 1 mile forward, or 0.5 mile to the left). The Titanium trim's B&O audio system in our test model produced clear and punchy sound. Unfortunately, we did note some trim rattling with the volume turned up. Smartphone integration and charging ports are lacking — there are only two USB ports — though you can use a pair of 12-volt outlets if you have adapters.

The Escape's advanced driving aids work well and almost all are standard. Adaptive cruise control avoids the sudden braking exhibited by some competing systems, and the lane centering feature is great on the highway — it doesn't ping-pong the vehicle between lanes as some rival systems do.

Storage

8/10

How’s the storage? The Escape Plug-In Hybrid's cargo area behind the rear seats is pretty useful. We like the low floor and high seatbacks; it opens up a lot of vertical storage space before luggage impedes your rear visibility. The rear seats don't fold flat, but the outboard seat belts can be disengaged from their seat holsters so there's no obstruction while you're loading cargo. The cargo area will hold up to 60.8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, which is less than the Hyundai Tucson PHEV and Toyota RAV4 Prime.

Interior storage is helped out by large cubbies in the front and sizable door pockets in the back. The cupholders have tabs to hold your drinks in place, which is an uncommon feature in this vehicle class. Easily accessible car seat anchors and tethers, plus the large rear seat, will make loading car seats a breeze.

Fuel Economy

8.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? According to the EPA, the Escape Plug-In Hybrid can travel up to 37 miles on electric power alone on a full charge, then achieve 40 mpg in combined city/highway driving using the gas engine. The latter figure is impressive since the PHEV's weight penalty is expected to reduce combined fuel economy by just 1 mpg compared to the front-wheel-drive Escape Hybrid. But we did notice that on our standardized test route that the Escape Plug-In Hybrid traveled 30.7 miles on electric power before the gas engine kicked on, or about 6 miles less than what the EPA estimated. Other plug-in hybrids we've tested have done a better job of meeting or exceeding the EPA's number.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Escape Plug-In Hybrid a good value? The Escape's interior has some nice soft-touch plastics, and hard plastics are generally silver, gloss black or otherwise textured in a way that makes the cabin look nice. The panel gaps are a little inconsistent, the interior door handles feel inexcusably cheap, and the faux wood trim won't fool anyone. We also noticed that the Titanium trim's leather upholstery is rougher and not as premium-feeling as lower trims' simulated leather.

The Escape Plug-In Hybrid costs quite a bit more than the gas-only and hybrid versions. If you qualify for them, federal and state tax credits for PHEVs narrow the gap significantly. Our Titanium test vehicle was much less expensive than a RAV4 Prime, though the Toyota comes with more features. Warranty coverage is average for the class.

Wildcard

7.5/10

The Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid isn't the most exciting vehicle to drive or look at, but it's quite sensible and will serve you well on an urban commute. Plus, its plug-in hybrid powertrain makes it quicker than the Escape Hybrid and you get a useful 37 miles of estimated EV range on a full charge. A styling update would go a long way in giving the Escape Plug-In Hybrid a more expressive personality.

2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid trim level differences

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid comes in SE, SEL and Titanium trim levels. Each comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor, combining for 221 total horsepower, and joined to a continuously variable automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard. Unlike gas-only and regular hybrid Escape models, the Plug-In Hybrid does not offer all-wheel drive.

Which Escape Plug-In Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?

We like the midlevel SEL. It comes with some desirable extras compared to the base trim SE, including heated front seats and nicer upholstery. It also opens up some options, including a hands-free liftgate, premium audio system and a towing package. Make sure to get the available Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package if you want traffic-adaptive cruise control.

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The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles

Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Owner Reviews

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31 reviews

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2022 SE escape plug in hybrid

B Blazey, NY, 06/06/2022

2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid SE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid EVT)

I’ve had this vehicle 3 months. It is a tech marvel. The electric range can vary but driving around town like the old man I am in 70 degree weather I’m getting 42 actual miles per charge. If I do expressway driving I tend to save or charge the battery with those options. I’m sure if I drove high speeds the electric range would be less than advertised. Normal all around driving … yields 37 miles electric. In hybrid mode I would estimate about 40 mpg. I have only used 10 gallons of gas in 2200 miles of driving. My equinox rides better, is quiet with the active noise control and is more comfortable but the Escape is ok in those areas. On old pitted pavement road noise is evident. The push button is a little awkward but I use my thumb to start. I’ve hit the windshield wiper button a couple times reaching for it. AWD is way over rated in my opinion and with good tires FWD is no issue in snow. I drive the fwd equinox in the winter anyway with snow tires and will only drive this in nice weather. My previous hybrid didn’t save much gas in cold weather with the heated seats, heater, wipers, etc all on. The exhaust is surprisingly throaty sounding. I thought they might have run out of parts during assembly. In summary it’s a pretty good car and very efficient, very roomy. Ideally the seat would be a little softer, it would have active noise control like my equinox, ride a little better and have a prettier interior more like the Kia Sportage hybrid but overall I’m pleased with the vehicle. Excellent value with the tax credit. Hope it’s more reliable than my last Ford mariner hybrid. Update - I’ve owned this car over a year and am very pleased. Get excellent mileage electric or hybrid as stated before. All depends on temperature, driving conditions and accessories. No major issues so far. There is a flapping sound occasionally coming from right rear which appears to be vents for air flow. Also found spinning the shifter would cause a fault so I don’t do that anymore. 20,000 mile update. Still love this car. Toyota is right. Hybrid and PHEV is the way to go. In cold weather I use engine since electric range is significantly reduced. My electric cost with delivery is 21 cents per kw. The car goes 40 miles on a gallon of gas and about 40 miles electric in mild weather when not using ac or heat. Since it takes about 10kw to charge the battery that’s like spending $2.10 for a gallon of gas. About 70% of my driving is within 40 miles. Charges up easily over night. I and others have gotten a fault while charging and heating car saying coolant temp is high when driving away. This appears to be false. I think Ford is crazy not to build more hybrid and PHEVs. 25000 mile, 2 plus year update. Love the car. First Ford I’ve ever owned that gets excellent mileage. 40 electric, 40 gas with no climate system. I use the old fashion way. When cold I park in sun, when hot I park in shade and use windows. It has its quirks; are you listening Ford? As an engineer I would always have my IT people fix these. 1. Spinning the shift knob can create a false fault of unknown origin. 2. Opening the car door at just the right time as shutting off car leaves the radio on. 3. Charging and heating the car at same time can result in “engine coolant overheat” annunciation when driving in electric mode. huh? 4. One time the back up beeper didn’t go off once in drive. 5. The ventilation flappers in back thump under certain conditions but since I use windows mostly not noticeable. 6. The seats in my 2015 escape are soft and comfortable. In this car they’re hard. I use a cushion that works great. These faults are minor, rare and resolve by shutting off the car and restarting. I’d definitely buy this car again. 32000 mile update; still no issues with this car, still very happy with it. Will keep it till it fails me.

Big upgrade from the earlier Escape and C-max

Dr. Ed'scape, 08/23/2021

2021 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Titanium 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid EVT)

Early days with my new Titanium Escape Plug-in, but really loving it so far. This is an upgrade for me after 8 years of driving the c-max. Big improvement in size, ride, comfort, style, interior room, trunk space and range. The steering is tight and responsive. Minimal road noise. Excellent rage and averaging 35-37 miles all electric with AC on. Charging as advertised with segmented ring … that shows the charge level at a glance when plugged in. The driver display holds a lot of information and is adjustable for different levels of feedback on your hybrid driving. Braking coach tells you how well you regenerated electric back to the battery with each break. Rear seats are much thicker cusioned than the C-max with more leg room as well. There is a space under the floor of the trunk for a spare, but the 12 volt battery is mounted smack in the middle. I think a spare is an option and assume the battery moves to the side in that situation. Minus the spare, there is more room in the spare wheel well around the battery to store tools, my jumper battery, tire compressor and a few other goodies. Infotainment screen is bright and highly visible again big improvement from C-max. Voice recognition for controls is very good. Bluetooth audio for phone calls is excellent through the 10 speaker system. Stereo is impressive, but gone is the CD player (I never used that on the C-max and don't see many anymore. With Pandora, USB stick audio, I guess the cd has gone the way of the 8-track! Gone too is the sd card with navigation. Navigation updates download. The Escape has wifi and can both connect to your home wireless access point to download firmware upgrades and can provide an in-car wireless access point making use of built in cellular data service (fee after 3 month trial) Ford App is an upgrade over the MyFord Sync. Apple play also supported. The screen shows the rear view camera when reversing with guidelines showing your turn radius. There is also a proximity warning visual system surrounding a small image of the car from above showing when you get close to sides and front. Have not tried the parallel park feature as of yet. Build quality is solid. Interior features are heavily plastic but attractive and done well. Overall very pleased so far. A lot of car for the price. I considered the Rav 4 and drove one as a rental. I am liking the Escape better so far for range, mileage and not missing 4 wheel drive here in the south. UPDATE: Just hit my one year anniversary of ownership and 10k miles. Only about 600 of those miles were burning gas, includes only two tanks of gas I am now due my first oil change! Still getting 42-45 miles all electric when driving up to 45 mph and minimal heating or AC. Cannot say enough good things about this car. Update: now at 18 months and still very pleased with the Escape PHEV. The car does well in all weather. For winter months seats heat up quickly and get very warm. Steering wheel heater also nice. I have had no need for any unscheduled maintenance. I have been running the tires at 35-36 pounds and with careful driving manage 44-45 miles all electric when not using heat or A.C.

Awesome car! Fantastic Escape Titanium Plug-in!

Rick, 10/31/2021

2021 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Titanium 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid EVT)

I've owned 3 other plug-ins made by a different manufacturer and this is miles above in all aspects. Rides like a sports car, smooth, solid, quiet, right amount of hp, feels and looks like like a luxury finish inside and out. Intuitive dash and controls. Runs great on electric only 37 miles then seamlessly switches over to gas, so no range anxiety. Charges in 3.4 hours in my garage. …

Great fuel economy and range

Average American, 07/01/2022

2021 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Titanium 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid EVT)

I have had this for 11000 miles so far I drive 115 miles a day to and from work. I use about 5.5 to 6 gallons of gas a week. I can average 50 miles all electric around town. I drive 70 mph or so on the highway. Very comfortable and I have the Titanium trim with heads up display that is super helpful.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid, so we've included reviews for other years of the Escape Plug-In Hybrid since its last redesign.

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2022 Escape Plug-In Hybrid Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$35,455
EV Tax Credits & Rebates
Engine Type	Plug-in hybrid
EPA Electric Range	37 miles
Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)	105 MPGe
Cost to Drive	$79/month
Total Charging Time (240V)	3.3 hours
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	34.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Escape Plug-In Hybrid models:

Evasive Steering Assist: Provides additional steering effort when braking alone won't avert a potential collision.
Lane Keeping Assist: Alerts the driver when the car starts to drift out of its lane by vibrating the steering wheel and correcting the steering if needed.
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS): Illuminates an indicator light in the side mirror when a vehicle enters the blind spot. Also includes integrated rear cross-traffic alert.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover14.3%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Marginal
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2022 SE escape plug in hybrid

Big upgrade from the earlier Escape and C-max

Awesome car! Fantastic Escape Titanium Plug-in!

Great fuel economy and range

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