2022 Ford Escape SE Plug-In Hybrid Review
Get away like never before in a 2022 Ford Escape SE Plug-In Hybrid. With a capable plug-in hybrid power train, a convenient and flexible interior, and plenty of driver-assistance tech, there’s never been a better time to make your Escape.
In this 2022 Ford Escape SE Plug-In Hybrid review, our team at Ira Ford Auburn has taken a closer look at this SUV’s enticing features. Continue reading to see if it’s right for your journeys around Auburn, Worcester, and Southbridge, MA!
The Best Of Both Worlds
Under the hood of the Ford Escape SE Plug-In Hybrid, you’ll find a Plug-In 2.5L IVCT Atkinson-Cycle I-4 engine, which provides the familiar kick of a gas-powered motor mixed with the perks of a rechargeable electric vehicle. You’ll be able to switch between gas and electric power as you drive to suit your needs.
With their power combined, you’re looking at a grand total of 221 total system horsepower, and an EPA-estimated combined 105 MPGe. That’s enough range to get you all the way from Auburn to Boston and back!
Plug It In, Plug It In
With the Escape SE Plug-In Hybrid, you’ll find you can take advantage of two methods of home charging. The Escape SE Plug-In Hybrid comes standard with a Level 1/Level 2 AC charging port, which means it can handle two different charging voltages.
First is the standard 110-volt Level 1 charger, which can fully charge the battery in around 10-11 hours. This method is best used when you know your Escape SE will be stationary for an extended time.
For a faster, more powerful charge, you can also opt for the available 240-volt Level 2 charger, which can drop your charge time to 3.5-4.5 hours!
While most of your charging will probably be done at home, there’s also the option of public charging stations for when you’re on the go. With the FordPass® App, it’s easy to find and plan your route around nearby public charging stations.
Room For All
Whether you’re going to and fro with your daily commute, buzzing around town completing errands, or planning for that next big trip, you’ll want a flexible interior built to handle it all.
With room for up to five passengers, the interior of the Escape SE is all about space. A sleek rotary gear shift helps to open up the area around the center console and improve front-row comfort. Meanwhile, the second-row 60/40 split-fold-flat seats with a sliding feature help to optimize leg room or cargo space depending on your needs.
Speaking of cargo space, the Escape SE Plug-In Hybrid features an already impressive 34.4 cubic feet of space behind the second row. With the second row folded down completely, this expands up to a stunning 60.8 cubic feet. Whether you’re hauling shopping bags or sleeping bags, you’ll have plenty of room for what you need.
Plan Your Escape
There’s a lot to love about the 2022 Ford Escape SE Plug-In Hybrid, and our team at Ira Ford Auburn is ready to show you why it might be the perfect fit for your next SUV. We’re here to answer any questions or to help schedule a test drive so that you can try it out for yourself!
