Engine has to run more, as you need heat to stay warm. I also own a 23 Ford Maverick. getting 33MPG in the city with very cold temps. Summertime I get 43 to 45 MPG
2023 Maverick Lariat Hybrid 43.5 to 45 mpg miles summer. 38.5 to 39mpg winter. Never had a starting issue, even after the truck set for a week. Been a year with no issues
I have a 2023 Maverick Hybrid; I have let my truck set for a whole week in Michigan winter when temps where never above 20 degrees. The Maverick started right up.
Hybrid engine is use for changing battery, heat, drive. Hybrid means using both ICE and Electric. I get 44.5 AVG MPG on my hybrid. I can get better MPG when doing in town driving using only battery