How Ford Hybrid Engines Work
Ford electrifies modern vehicles with mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid technology available for existing popular favorites in the lineup. Mild hybrid engines are easy to drive because they don't require changing your driving habits. Simply fill up at a gas station like usual, and the hybrid engine will do the rest.
Mild hybrid engines use a traditional gas engine paired with an electric motor to boost the horsepower and torque and step in during high RPM situations to reduce fuel consumption, such as when idling or in stop-and-go traffic (city driving). The electric motor runs off a small battery that recharges on its own by capturing excess energy created during braking (regenerative braking). The Ford Maverick®, F-150, and Escape are all available with mild hybrid engines.
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have a similar gas engine and electric motor setup as regular hybrids. The difference is that the battery packs in PHEVs are much larger, allow the electric motor to do all the work, and provide pure electric driving for a limited number of miles. If you have a short daily commute, it's possible to never use a single drop of gas. However, you'll need to plug in the vehicle to recharge after the battery is depleted; otherwise, the gas engine will take over and operate like a mild hybrid.
Ford Hybrid Models
Currently, four hybrid models are available for drivers around Granville. You can browse our inventory for hybrid and plug-in hybrid trucks and SUVs or contact our team for more information on your favorite models with electric powertrain options.
