Ford Maverick HEV FWD
38 MPG The 2026 Ford Maverick HEV FWD is EPA-rated at 38 MPG combined (42 city / 35 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 395 gallons, $1263 a year in fuel, or $0.084 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2022–2026 run it averages 37.4 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.066 | $658 | $987 | $1316 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.079 | $789 | $1184 | $1579 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.084 | $842 | $1263 | $1684 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.092 | $921 | $1382 | $1842 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.105 | $1053 | $1579 | $2105 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.118 | $1184 | $1776 | $2368 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.132 | $1316 | $1974 | $2632 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38 MPG | 42 | 35 | $1650 | 234 | 1 |
| 2025 | 38 MPG | 42 | 35 | $1650 | 234 | 1 |
| 2024 | 37 MPG | 42 | 33 | $1700 | 237 | 1 |
| 2023 | 37 MPG | 40 | 33 | $1700 | 240 | 1 |
| 2022 | 37 MPG | 42 | 33 | $1700 | 237 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 9 small pickup trucks 2wd models tracked here, the Ford Maverick HEV FWD ranks 1 on current figures, against a class average of 19.2 MPG.
Nothing in its class is rated higher — it leads the group.
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 234 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ford Maverick HEV FWD get?
The 2026 Ford Maverick HEV FWD is rated at 38 MPG combined by the EPA — 42 city and 35 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 37.4 MPG, ranging from 37 to 38 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ford Maverick HEV FWD cost in fuel per year?
At 38 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 395 gallons — roughly $1263 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.084 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $1650.
Has the Ford Maverick HEV FWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 37 MPG in 2022 to 38 in 2026 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 3% across 5 model years.
Is the Ford Maverick HEV FWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 1 of 9 in the Small Pickup Trucks 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 19.2 MPG. That is 18.8 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.