Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is now available in Australia.
Better late than never, Escape PHEV is Ford’s Australian EV. Escape launched in late 2020, with the 2022 PHEV rounding out the Escape mid-size SUV range.
Well behind many other car makers, Ford’s first step heralds the beginning of an era which will see five electrified vehicles by the end of 2024.
As with all PHEVs, Escape PHEV gives its owners the flexibility of the road-trip range of an internal combustion engine, with an electric powertrain for around town.
The system uses a 2.5L four-cylinder Atkinson-cycle petrol engine, an electric motor, and a generator with a 14.4kWh lithium-ion battery. The total system output is 167kW of power, with a claimed economy of 1.5L/100km and 33g/km of CO2. Escape PHEV promises a pure EV range of around of 50 kilometres.
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ABOVE: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV
Some may ask why anyone would bother a mere 50KM worth, but most cars don’t travel further than 50km a day commuting. If you’re prepared to spend your life plugging the thing in every time the wheels stop moving, you might never need to call on the petrol engine for anything more than a boost.
The battery is charged from a port on the front passenger’s side, but is also topped up using regenerative charging that stores energy normally lost when braking.
You can choose from four different modes: EV Auto, EV Now, EV Later and EV Charge.
In EV Now mode, Pure EV mode is used, and when the battery runs out, Escape PHEV automatically revert to EV Auto mode. The petrol engine is then helped with the occassional electric motor assistance.
Escape PHEV comes with a five-year, unlimited kilometre factory warranty. The electric motor and high-voltage system parts, including the battery, have an eight-year/160,000km warranty.
Escape PHEV eligible owners can take advantage of all the Ford service benefits on offer, such as a Service Loan Car, Auto Club Membership including National Roadside Assistance as well as Sat Nav Map Updates. With service intervals every 15,000 km/12 months, eligible Escape PHEV owners will pay a maximum of $2993 per A & B scheduled services for the first four services up to 4 years/60,000km (whichever comes first).
The Escape PHEV has an 8 colour range:
- Frozen White
- Blazer Blue
- Agate Black
- Blue Metallic*
- Magnetic*
- Solar Silver*
- White Platinum*
- Rapid Red*
* Prestige paint colour option incurs an additional charge.
Recommended MLP*:
| 2022MY Escape | Recommended MLP (incl. GST)* | Recommended MLP after July 1 (incl. GST)* |
|---|---|---|
| ST-Line PHEV (FWD) | $53,440 | $54,440 |
Options List
| Options | MLP* | ST-Line PHEV |
|---|---|---|
| ST-Line Pack | $1,950 | ✔️ |
| Park Pack | $1,500 | ✔️ |
| Prestige Paint | $675 | ✔️ |
ST-Line Pack: Hands-Free Power Tailgate, Front Heated Seats, LED Glare Free Headlamps and Heads Up Display
Park Pack: Enhanced Active Park Assist, Front Camera, Door Edge Guards
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Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.
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