plug-in ford fusion is shockingly good (but pricey) - home battery pack
Ford Fusion Energi plug-in
In hybrid cars, American automakers can still compete with the best automakers offered in Europe and Japan, combining an excellent look with fuel efficiency of nearly 100 miles per gallon. An ultra-
Green siblings of "regular" hybrid (
This is an ecology in itself.
Friendly version of Ford gasoline-powered Fusion)
Fusion Energi has special rechargeable batteries that drive cars about 19 miles in power alone.
That means the mid-sized sedan will basically run as a whole
If you drive to work, it takes about 10 miles per road.
Driving more than 19 miles, the car will automatically switch to a hybrid gas and battery power supply, basically running as a traditional hybrid.
The battery of the car will be charged through the regenerative brake section so that you can do whatever you want without plugging into the car (
You just need to buy it once in a while).
For anyone with range anxiety, fear of running out of battery power and being stuck somewhere nowhere to go, this is the perfect treatment.
But since Fusion Energi sometimes uses battery power alone, the US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the vehicle's fuel efficiency is equivalent to 95 miles/city and 81 miles/Highway.
Most importantly, the car successfully released these amazing mpg numbers while looking sharp and well-controlled.
Outside, Fusion Energi looks like a sexy $48,000 Jaguar XF.
The smooth hood of the car sits in a gentle
Nice looking grille and shiny 15-
Spoke aluminum wheel.
From there, the aerodynamic roof of Fusion Energi is tilted back to the trunk area of the car abbreviation.
Internally, even the basic Fusion Energi se I tested comes standard with a variety of premium finishes, from Chrome to stitchingleather seats.
SE is also equipped with a touch screen that controls standard climate and audio equipment for vehicles: Bluetooth, a six
Speaker AM/FM/Sirius/CD/USB Stereo and dual
Regional climate system. (
The touch screen also runs my test car's optional $795 navigation system. )
Nearby, an extra display shows you a wide variety of fuel
Efficiency information.
For example, at the end of each trip you get a reading that shows what your mpg is and how many miles you run --
Power and how you can effectively apply the regenerative braking of the car.
As for comfort, Fusion Energi's electric front seats provide plenty of space, leg space and hip space for drivers and passengers.
At the back, split and fold-
The rear seats also provide good clearance space and hip space, although the legroom may be a bit tight for adults traveling long distances.
All the way back, the trunk of Fusion Energi offers a compact 8.
2 cubic feet of cargo space because the large battery pack of the vehicle takes up a lot of space.
On the road, the standard automatic transmission of the car, front-wheel-drive, and 195-
The horsepower gas/power plant team offers a quiet, refined journey.
Recently, on the 9 th and 128 th roads in the west suburbs of Boston Metropolitan, the first thing I noticed was that when I opened it, there was absolutely no noise in the car.
When you are driving, you will hear full silence or quiet electric cries
Electric mode, as well as when the car is switched to hybrid operation but with low speed.
When you're in mixed mode, Fusion Energi's gas engine does start at about 25 miles an hour, but even then the car runs very smoothly and quietly.
Ford says it takes about seven hours to fully charge your Fusion Energi with a standard 120 charge
Volt socket or 2-
1/2 hours 240 volts. (
I need about five hours to use 120-volt power. )
Of course, the beauty of the entire plugin
In hybrids, if you don't charge them, they will still run well like a traditional hybrid.
I didn't plug it in for the first few days I got the test car, but I still enjoyed the impressive 37.
Combined fuel efficiency for city/highway is 5 miles.
Unfortunately, all these greens will cost you a lot of dollars.
Even the $35,525 base Fusion Energi lists the prices, including the cost of the destination
$22,795 for traditional gas
$27,095 for Power Fusion and General Fusion hybrids.
Whether or not Fusion Energi is worth the extra money is controversial as Fusion Hybrid offers excellent 44 miles/city and 41 miles/Highway and even gas
The electric model gets decent 22 miles/city and 34 miles/Highway.
That said, Fusion Energi buyers do qualify for a $4,007 federal tax credit, while EPA estimates that the cost of charging your car per mile is about 5 cents.
It's like spending $1.
Gasoline is 75 a gallon.
All in all, the agency expects you to save $6,250 in five years driving Fusion Energi.
General car
2014 Ford Fusion Energi BASICSPrice, base/as test (
Destination)
: $35,525/$40,585.
Fuel economy: EPA estimate: 95 city/81 Road/88.
Fuel economy observed globally: 37.
5 in mixed mode, about 94 in all modeselectric mode. Drivetrain: 2. 0-liter inline-4 plug-
In hybrid, continuous variable automatic transmission, frontwheel-drive. Body: 5-
Medium car.
Specific power: 188-
Electric mode, 195 in hybrid mode. Torque: 129 lb. ft.
Total length 1918 in. Wheelbase: 112. 2 in. Height: 58 in. Width: 72. 9 in. (
Mirrors are not included).
Curb weight: 3,913.
Beautiful look, incredible fuel efficiency, no mileage anxiety for pure electric cars.
Due to the large battery pack, the bad small suitcase is very expensive relative to the gas
Power Fusion and non-Power Fusionplug-
Mixed version.
If you are willing to pay an extra price for the plug, the bottom line is
Ford Fusion Energi is a lovely, eco-friendly hybrid
Friendly medium car.
Also consider the Chevrolet Volt, Honda Accord Plug-
Toyota Prius plug-in hybridin Hybrid.