New Ford Hybrids and EVs in Altoona, PA

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Less than a decade ago, battery-powered/assisted vehicles made up only a minute percentage of the automotive landscape. Now, with technology and adoption advancing rapidly by year, the hybrid and EV market has become more populated and accessible than ever. As an industry mainstay and one of the world's oldest automakers, Ford embraces its responsibility to help lead the shift toward a greener future, offering a diverse and ever-growing roster of hybrid and electric vehicles with improved efficiency, decreased ownership costs, and reduced emissions. Here's a quick overview of the current lineup.

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Ford Hybrid

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Ford hybrid models employ a small electric motor to support the gasoline engine during heavy-load situations such as ignition, stop-starting, and acceleration from a standstill. The hybrid battery draws power from the engine and through regenerative braking (harvesting the energy typically lost when slowing down). The result is reduced fuel consumption and smoother performance. Some even allow for low-speed electric-only operation. Ford models with hybrid variants include:

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• Ford Escape (available on SE and SEL; standard on Titanium): 200-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid; EPA-estimated 41 mpg¹

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• Ford Explorer (available on Limited and Platinum): 318-horsepower 3.3-liter V-6 hybrid; EPA-est. 27 mpg¹

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• Ford F-150 PowerBoost (available on all trims): 430-horsepower 3.5-liter PowerBoost; EPA-est. 25 mpg¹

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• Ford Maverick (standard): 191-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid; EPA-est. 37 mpg¹

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Ford Plug-in Hybrid

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The Ford Escape PHEV equips a larger 221-horsepower hybrid powertrain with a 14.4-kWh battery pack. The larger battery capacity requires external charging for optimum performance and efficiency. However, the benefits are an EPA-estimated 105 MPGe² and the ability to travel an estimated 37 miles using only electricity.

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Ford Electric

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By eliminating gasoline altogether, Ford's fully electric vehicles can potentially lower ownership costs significantly. Electricity is less costly than gas per mile, and EVs are much better at converting their energy source to wheel power. Plus, since sealed electric motors don't require services like oil changes and belt replacements, you can save even more on maintenance. Current Ford EVs include:

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• Ford F-150 Lightning: Dual-motor electric powertrain available with a standard (230 miles) or extended-range (300 miles) battery. 426–563 horsepower and 775 pound-feet of torque.

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• Ford Mustang Mach-E: Available in RWD and AWD variants with an estimated 230–300 miles of range; 226–346 horsepower, and 317–428 pound-feet of torque.

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Shop Fuel-Efficient Vehicles at Courtesy Ford in Altoona

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Courtesy Ford invites you to explore our ever-evolving inventory of new and used fuel-efficient vehicles. If you'd like more information about Ford's hybrid and electric models and available financing and custom ordering options, please feel free to reach out or visit us at your convenience. It will be our pleasure to assist you.
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^{1Based on EPA estimates of combined (city/highway) driving in 2WD (FWD or RWD). For comparison purposes only. Mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.}
rn^{2Based on EPA estimates of miles-per-gallon equivalent with combined electric/gas operation. For comparison purposes only. Mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.}

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