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Looking to buy a compact SUV, the Ford Escape, and got confused between FHEV and PHEV. This is common, and the answer depends on your lifestyle. FHEV is the full hybrid system with a self-charging process; on the other hand, PHEV is a plug-in hybrid system. Both FHEV and PHEV share the same 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, but different electronic capabilities because of the components paired with it.
Choose the FHEV option if you prefer no reliable charging access, frequent and long-distance driving, and the AWD option. If you prefer simplicity and don’t want the stress of plugging in, then move forward with it. It offers ~5.7 L/100 km real-world economy.
Choose the PHEV if you have a home charging station, and you drive only 60-70km daily, are happy with FWD and want zero fuel costs day by day, then the PHEV is the ideal option.
Both options are excellent; no single answer fits everyone. The PHEV wins for city drivers with home charging; the FHEV wins for everyone else. Neither is a bad choice; it all comes down to your situation, not the car. Here are the prices of all petrol, diesel, PHEV and FHEV models.
| Year | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $45,990-$63,990 | Near-new and brand new stock; warranty-backed options available; low km examples command premium pricing |
| 2025 | $39,990-$62,490 | Recent models with low km; FHEV AWD variants at top end; strong resale value |
| 2024 | $38,690-$46,995 | Good sweet spot; mix of low and moderate km; FHEV options entering used market |
| 2023 | $23,750-$44,990 | PHEV available at lower price point but high km; FHEV AWD still holds value well |
| 2022 | $18,210-$27,800 | Petrol-only models; prices drop significantly; higher km at lower end |
| 2021 | $19,999-$30,990 | Older petrol generation; decent mid-range km at affordable prices |
| 2020 | $15,495-$18,990 | Budget petrol options; higher km expected at this price |
| 2019 | $9,989-$20,999 | Diesel models appear; very high km at low prices; buyer caution advised |
| 2018 | $12,995-$17,975 | Older generation; high km commonplace; entry-level pricing |
| 2017 | $6,995-$19,850 | Diesel bargains available but very high km; petrol options better value |
| 2016 | $32,999 | Limited stock; single diesel listing with relatively low km for age |
| 2008 | $3,400 | One listing only for petrol 184,000km |
| 2006 | $2,000 | Available at auction reserve issues common, Petrol option with 122,000km |
| 2005 | $2,500 | Collector/budget territory; auction reserve issues common; very high km; parts availability may be a concern for older models |
| 2004 | $4,200-$4,499 | Collector/budget territory; auction reserve issues common; very high km; parts availability may be a concern for older models |
| 2002 | $3,800 | Collector/budget territory; auction reserve issues common; very high km; parts availability may be a concern for older models |
| 2001 | $3,500 | One listing petrol 252,836km-oldest one with high kms |
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