
In other words, PHEVs make it possible to take advantage of the efficiency of an electric motor without sacrificing your ability to fill up the fuel tank for longer drives. These cars combine a standard gas tank with a battery, meaning that you can run on electricity for short trips without worrying about finding a charging station. While its fuel consumption of 27/29/28 and 23/26/25 mpg from the RWD and AWD variations respectively aren’t too phenomenal, its outputs of 318 horsepower and 322 lb-ft of electrified torque are what make it shine as a highly capable semi-electric sport-utility vehicle.For those looking to optimize the environmental sustainability of their new SUV purchase without giving up on gas altogether, plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) seem to offer the perfect compromise. Explorer - The Blue Oval’s only alternative-fuel full-size SUV, the Explorer arrives bearing a 3.3-liter V6 augmented by battery power.With the ability to charge its battery at will, this model is availed a range of 26 miles with no gasoline being burnt. Fusion Energi - With its 2.0-liter four-cylinder drive and 88 kW motor, the plug-in version of the three-box sedan presented MPGe figures of 109/97/103.The FWD sedan earned consumption ratings of 43/41/42 miles to the gallon. Fusion - Probably one of the manufacturer’s better known electrified automobiles, the midsize sedan is powered by a 2.0-liter four-pot mill that’s integrated with an 88 kW motor.It’s also capable of reaching speeds of up to 85 mph on electrons alone.


If you have your eye on the C-Max, check out our CarBuzz video review on YouTube. Its front wheels were propelled by a 2.0-liter electrified four-pot that afforded owners EPA gas mileage estimates of 42/38/40 miles per gallon city/highway/combined.

The Blue Oval brand has recognized the need for greater eco-friendly endeavors within the automotive industry and has subsequently upped the ante in hybridization, all in the best interests of American car buyers. It’s only recently, however, where Ford has decided to introduce new HEV and PHEV variants of its larger SUVs and trucks, including the Explorer and potentially in future, even the F-150. Ford hybrids have been around in the USA for a while now, with the Escape in particular dating all the way back to the 2008 model year.
