2021 Ford Explorer HEV MPG
Official EPA fuel-economy rating for the 2021 Ford Explorer HEV.
EPA combined fuel economy
25–27MPG
combined (55% city / 45% hwy)
City
25
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Engine
3.3L
Cylinders
6
Drive
Part-time 4WD
Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Running cost
Estimated annual fuel cost
Per year
$2,020
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel used
577 gal
per year
At gas price
$3.50
per gallon
Based on 26 MPG combined and 15,000 miles per year. Adjust for your local gas price and annual mileage.
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FAQ
2021 Ford Explorer HEV
- How many MPG does a 2021 Ford Explorer HEV get?
- The 2021 Ford Explorer HEV gets 25–27 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 25 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway, depending on trim (2 configurations). Combined MPG is a 55% city / 45% highway blend.
- What is the annual fuel cost for a 2021 Ford Explorer HEV?
- Driving 15,000 miles a year at 26 MPG combined, the 2021 Ford Explorer HEV uses about 577 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $2,020 at $3.50/gallon. Your real cost varies with local gas prices and driving style.
- What is the difference between city and highway MPG on the 2021 Ford Explorer HEV?
- The 2021 Ford Explorer HEV returns 25 MPG city and 27 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 25–27 MPG combined figure blends the two.
- Is 26 MPG good for a standard sport utility vehicle 4wd?
- For a standard sport utility vehicle 4wd, 26 MPG combined is about average. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.
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