2023 Ford Explorer Platinum HEV RWD MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims
Every trim takes regular — no premium needed.
Is the 2023 Ford Explorer Platinum HEV RWD good on gas?
At up to 26 MPG combined, the 2023 Ford Explorer Platinum HEV RWD is better than average for a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD — that class averages about 19.7 MPG across 568 EPA-tested versions, so it's a good pick on fuel for its size.
Real-world MPG vs the EPA number
The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.
At today's AAA national average price — $3.80/gal for regular gas as of 2026-07-05 — the most efficient trim runs about $2,192/year (roughly $183/month, about $14.62 per 100 miles) at the EPA's assumed 15,000 miles/year, using an estimated 577 gallons a year. We don't estimate a cost-per-fill since exact tank size isn't in the public EPA dataset, but the per-100-mile figure scales to any tank. Current national average gas prices →
2023 Ford Explorer Platinum HEV RWD trims & fuel economy
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr (today's price) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, RWD | REGULAR | 26 | $2,192 |
2023 Ford Explorer Platinum HEV RWD specs
What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.
| Engine options | 3.3L 6-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic 10-spd |
| Drive type | RWD |
| EPA body class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel | Regular |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 342 g/mi |
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1 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.