2021 FORD ESCAPE PHEV CITY AND HIGHWAY EV RANGE TESTING

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The 2021 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) is put through rigorous city and highway EV-only range tests. In city driving, the Escape PHEV impressively exceeded its EPA estimate, achieving 39.5 miles on a full charge, demonstrating its potential for daily commuting. The reviewer praised its comfortable seating, good steering wheel feel, and quiet operation in electric mode. However, criticisms were leveled at the interior material quality, the orientation and size of the infotainment screen, and the lack of Ford's newer Sync 4 system. On the highway, the performance was significantly less impressive, with the vehicle managing only 23.6 miles at 70 mph. While the electric motor is deemed robust enough to maintain highway speeds, the smaller battery pack and lack of regenerative braking at higher speeds contribute to this reduced range. The reviewer noted that while the city range is a strong point for many users, the highway performance is more typical for a PHEV, making it a better fit for inner-city or medium-speed driving.