frontpageBenM2131 posted Dec 10, 2024 01:31 PM
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frontpageBenM2131 posted Dec 10, 2024 01:31 PM
Select Ford Dealerships: 2024 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(Offer Will Vary By Region)$29,995
$44,000
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Oh, and you can also run this hybrid (battery + engine on) and then you have a very efficient gas vehicle with the added power of electric. When it's cold (under 15 f) the car will not run in electric only - just hybrid.
But you could also never plug it in, and use it as a typical hybrid vehicle, where the regenerative braking (the otherwise wasted energy is used to recharge the battery) yields improved MPG.
...But if you really think you will never get any use out of it being a Plug-in hybridk, typical non-PH hybrids are always cheaper.
I plug it in to 110 (12A) outlet overnight and get a full charge in about 10 hours. Most days that I drive it I only use the electric power. On days I drive more or if I forget to plug it in, I just use the gas in the tank. It has a 9 Gallon fuel tank which gives about 325 miles of driving on gas.
When I go on road trips I put it in gas mode while I'm on the highway and save the battery for when I'm doing city driving or hit stop and go traffic. On long trips (600M) the volt averages about 40mpg of mostly gas driving.
Outside of long road trips I buy gas once every 3-4 months. My electric bill is high, but it's still only about $100/month in electricity for 30-50 miles of driving each day (California, 15c/KWh). I don't have severe winters where I live, so the cold is only a factor when I go to the ski hill.
If you truly intend to never charge the PHEV, then get a non-plug in hybrid instead. PHEV cars have a larger battery which means driving around more weight burns more fuel. If you're never charging that battery to full, then there's no use in hauling it around.
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There are lot of 2024 Edge SE models in the deal lots and are priced around 30K+TTL.
One of the local dealer listed 2024 Edge Elite with top of the line iterior and Tow package at 40K+ TTL(MSRP was 53K) and I'm wondering if that's a good deal.
Question:
how's the car working for you and and what kind of maintenance it requires apart from regular maintenance or what's the expensive repair/maintenance you have ever done with your Edge?
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If you can get it at $30k it's a very nice around the town electric / hybrid road tripper car for anyone with a small family, but with 3 teenagers who bring a lot of crap with them whenever we go on trips my only real option is a Toyota Sienna.
I am just confused on what I read when I googled. It says the battery can charge from braking and the engine so it will just "naturally" charge while doing normal driving ?
Is this still a good deal if used this way ?
https://www.caranddrive
Tesla's "Autopilot" is crashing more than it should, people are not taking over when they need to because they are relying on FSD too much but are supposed to be ready to take control at any moment. Do you need it spoon fed to you?
Need an EV get a tesla
For urban with a garage with solar roof, EV hybrid is balance for stop and go driving, short distances, use it as generator when power lines are out.
Gas Car 60mpg highway, 30mpg city, $500 battery
Hybrid 60mpg highway, 60mpg city, $2000 battery
EV Hybrid 40mpg highway, 100mpg city, $8000 battery
Full EV 80mpg highway, 120mpg city, $24000 battery
Maybe good for a rental or a lease.
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Maybe good for a rental or a lease.
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