Mercedes EQB
$57/month avg
Range: 251 miles
Efficiency: 3.2 mi/kWh
Electricity needed (1,000 miles): 330 kWh
Electricity needed (12,000 miles): 3,960 kWh
Daily home charging cost (1,000-mile month): $1.98
EPA range per full charge: 37 miles
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Ford Escape PHEV
Plug-in Hybrid configuration with home-charging cost benchmarks, state-by-state electricity comparisons, and practical monthly planning metrics.
Battery
14.4 kWh
Range
37 mi
Efficiency
3.0 mi/kWh
MSRP
$39,695
Ford Escape PHEV is a high-intent U.S. search for drivers who want lower daily driving cost without going fully electric. For this model, the key question is how often you stay in electric mode before gasoline operation takes over. At the current home benchmark ($0.18/kWh), 1,000 electric miles is about $59.41. At a public-heavy charging pattern ($0.45/kWh), the same electric mileage is about $148.51.
Ideal For
- Drivers with short-to-medium commutes who can recharge daily and maximize electric miles.
- Households that want EV-like local driving cost while keeping gasoline backup for long trips.
- Owners comparing Level 1 overnight charging versus Level 2 top-ups for daily EV-mode usage.
- Buyers evaluating when PHEV charging discipline materially lowers annual fuel spend.
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Cost to Charge Ford Escape PHEV at Home
Home charging snapshot using the current U.S. residential rate of $0.18/kWh.
Electricity rate used
$0.18/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
33.0 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$5.94
Cost per full charge
$2.59
Home cost (1,000 miles)
$59.41
Home cost (12,000 miles/year)
$712.87
Home Charging Breakdown
Cost to Charge Ford Escape PHEV at Public Charging Stations
100% public charging snapshot using $0.45/kWh.
Public rate used
$0.45/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
33.0 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$14.85
Cost per full charge
$6.48
Public cost (1,000 miles)
$148.51
Public cost (12,000 miles/year)
$1,782.18
Public Charging Breakdown
Daily public charging cost (1,000-mile month): $4.95
Extra monthly cost vs home: $89.11 higher
Extra annual cost vs home: $1,069.31 higher
Compared to gas baseline: spend $349.86/year more
Seasonal Charging Cost: Ford Escape PHEV
Compact-pack profile (<60 kWh). Compact packs can be highly efficient, but weather-related HVAC load can create larger per-mile swings in short-trip urban use.
Planning heuristic (not a universal rule). Reviewed monthly. Sources: AAA EV temperature testing; U.S. DOE weather and fuel-economy guidance; Recurrent model-level seasonal behavior datasets.
Winter factor range
+10% to +24%
Factor band: 1.10x-1.24x baseline.
Summer factor range
+4% to +10%
Factor band: 1.04x-1.10x baseline.
Estimated home monthly cost (1,000 miles)
Winter: $65.35-$73.66
Summer: $61.78-$65.35
Estimated public monthly cost (1,000 miles)
Winter: $163.37-$184.16
Summer: $154.46-$163.37
Use trip-chaining and consistent home charging cadence to reduce seasonal cost spikes.
Need detailed seasonal budgeting methods? Read the Winter EV Charging Cost Guide and Summer EV Charging Cost Guide.
Charging Costs by State
Top 5 cheapest states for Ford Escape PHEV: North Dakota, Arkansas, Idaho, Missouri, Nebraska
| State | Rate | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $0.11/kWh | $36.30 | $435.64 | #1 |
| Arkansas | $0.12/kWh | $39.60 | $475.25 | #2 |
| Idaho | $0.12/kWh | $39.60 | $475.25 | #3 |
| Missouri | $0.12/kWh | $39.60 | $475.25 | #4 |
| Nebraska | $0.12/kWh | $39.60 | $475.25 | #5 |
| Oklahoma | $0.12/kWh | $39.60 | $475.25 | #6 |
| Iowa | $0.13/kWh | $42.90 | $514.85 | #7 |
| Kentucky | $0.13/kWh | $42.90 | $514.85 | #8 |
| Louisiana | $0.13/kWh | $42.90 | $514.85 | #9 |
| Montana | $0.13/kWh | $42.90 | $514.85 | #10 |
| Nevada | $0.13/kWh | $42.90 | $514.85 | #11 |
| North Carolina | $0.13/kWh | $42.90 | $514.85 | #12 |
| South Dakota | $0.13/kWh | $42.90 | $514.85 | #13 |
| Tennessee | $0.13/kWh | $42.90 | $514.85 | #14 |
| Utah | $0.13/kWh | $42.90 | $514.85 | #15 |
| Washington | $0.13/kWh | $42.90 | $514.85 | #16 |
| Wyoming | $0.13/kWh | $42.90 | $514.85 | #17 |
| Georgia | $0.14/kWh | $46.20 | $554.46 | #18 |
| Kansas | $0.14/kWh | $46.20 | $554.46 | #19 |
| Mississippi | $0.14/kWh | $46.20 | $554.46 | #20 |
| Arizona | $0.15/kWh | $49.50 | $594.06 | #21 |
| Florida | $0.15/kWh | $49.50 | $594.06 | #22 |
| Minnesota | $0.15/kWh | $49.50 | $594.06 | #23 |
| New Mexico | $0.15/kWh | $49.50 | $594.06 | #24 |
| Oregon | $0.15/kWh | $49.50 | $594.06 | #25 |
| South Carolina | $0.15/kWh | $49.50 | $594.06 | #26 |
| Virginia | $0.15/kWh | $49.50 | $594.06 | #27 |
| West Virginia | $0.15/kWh | $49.50 | $594.06 | #28 |
| Alabama | $0.16/kWh | $52.81 | $633.66 | #29 |
| Colorado | $0.16/kWh | $52.81 | $633.66 | #30 |
| Indiana | $0.16/kWh | $52.81 | $633.66 | #31 |
| Texas | $0.16/kWh | $52.81 | $633.66 | #32 |
| Delaware | $0.17/kWh | $56.11 | $673.27 | #33 |
| Illinois | $0.17/kWh | $56.11 | $673.27 | #34 |
| Ohio | $0.17/kWh | $56.11 | $673.27 | #35 |
| Wisconsin | $0.18/kWh | $59.41 | $712.87 | #36 |
| Maryland | $0.20/kWh | $66.01 | $792.08 | #37 |
| Michigan | $0.20/kWh | $66.01 | $792.08 | #38 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.20/kWh | $66.01 | $792.08 | #39 |
| New Jersey | $0.23/kWh | $75.91 | $910.89 | #40 |
| Vermont | $0.23/kWh | $75.91 | $910.89 | #41 |
| Connecticut | $0.25/kWh | $82.51 | $990.10 | #42 |
| Alaska | $0.26/kWh | $85.81 | $1,029.70 | #43 |
| New Hampshire | $0.26/kWh | $85.81 | $1,029.70 | #44 |
| New York | $0.27/kWh | $89.11 | $1,069.31 | #45 |
| Maine | $0.30/kWh | $99.01 | $1,188.12 | #46 |
| Massachusetts | $0.31/kWh | $102.31 | $1,227.72 | #47 |
| Rhode Island | $0.31/kWh | $102.31 | $1,227.72 | #48 |
| California | $0.35/kWh | $115.51 | $1,386.14 | #49 |
| Hawaii | $0.42/kWh | $138.61 | $1,663.37 | #50 |
How Long Does It Take to Charge?
Level 1 (120V outlet)
Speed: 2-4 miles/hour
Time to full: 9-12 hours
Best for: Overnight charging and low daily mileage
Level 2 (240V home)
Speed: 17-23 miles/hour
Time to full: 2-2 hours
Best for: Daily home charging
DC Fast Charging
Speed: up to 100 kW (60 miles in 15 min)
Time to 80%: about 18 minutes
Best for: Road trips and fast top-ups
Networks: Tesla Supercharger, Electrify America, EVgo
Full Specifications
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Trim | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Battery Size | 14.4 kWh |
| Range | 37 miles |
| Efficiency | 3.0 mi/kWh |
| Charging Speed | L1: 2-4 miles/hour; L2: 17-23 miles/hour; DC Fast: up to 100 kW (60 miles in 15 min) |
| Seating | 5 seats |
| Category | suv |
| MSRP | $39,695 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to charge a Ford Escape PHEV per month?
At $0.18/kWh home charging, Escape PHEV is about $59.41 per 1,000 electric miles. At $0.45/kWh public charging, it is about $148.51 for the same electric distance.
What is Ford Escape PHEV charging cost per 100 electric miles?
Using current benchmark assumptions, Escape PHEV runs near $5.94 per 100 miles on home electricity and about $14.85 per 100 electric miles on full public charging.
Does Ford Escape PHEV support DC fast charging?
No. Escape PHEV is an AC-charging PHEV platform and does not use DC fast charging. In practice, most owners rely on daily home charging (Level 1 or Level 2) to maximize electric-only miles.
How long does Ford Escape PHEV take to charge at home?
Typical planning windows are around 9-12 hours on Level 1 and 2-2 hours on Level 2 under normal conditions. Level 2 usually provides more reliable daily recovery for repeated EV-mode driving.
How much more does public charging cost for Ford Escape PHEV?
Compared with home-first charging behavior, public-heavy charging is about $89.11 higher per month and about $1,069.31 higher per year for a 12,000-mile electric profile.
Can Ford Escape PHEV still save money versus gas each year?
Against a 25 MPG gas baseline at $2.98/gal, Escape PHEV saves about $719.45 per year on electricity-rate assumptions for EV-mode miles.
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Cost assumptions: $0.18/kWh electricity,$2.98/gal gas, 25 MPG gas baseline, updated monthly.