The 5 Best Plug-In Hybrid Cars Ranked By Range

This Ford Escape model claims fifth place as both a worthy inclusion and a novel brand among high performers in the total range category. FuelEconomy.gov reports that the Escape PHEV provides drivers with a total gas plus electric range of 520 miles, rounding out the five best performers at a mark well above the 500 mile threshold.

The Ford Escape offers a total MGPe rating of 105 with a small 12 gallon tank. EV Adoption notes that the battery included in the PHEV is rated at 14.4 kWh. This combination of minimized power infrastructure means that the Ford Escape PHEV must be incredibly energy efficient when it comes to the actual task of propulsion. 

FuelEconomy.gov notes that the car uses a 2.5L, 4 cylinder engine and automatic shifting. This is fairly standard among PHEV models in this category, but the real standout figure is the fuel savings. It’s estimated that the Escape will save a driver roughly $4,750 over the first five years, with an annual fuel cost estimate of just $900. These are the best figures of the bunch, and with a price tag of $37,960 (via EV Adoption), it’s also the cheapest automobile on the list.