Ford Unveils 100 MPGe Plug-in Hybrid 2013 Fusion Energi

I like it.

Too bad they can't change and just move over to 100% EV =\

20-21 miles =(.

So this is in addition to the C-Max Energi?

The trunk question that Yegor had is a really important one given how much Ford took out of the trunk for the Fusion EV.

But I think the most important questions are in what volume and price will they make these?

On the C-Max Energi (a CUV kind of thing) side Ford does the powertrain and it appears they will make them in some volume. For the Ford Fusion Hybrid Ford makes the powertrain and they make them in some volume. But for the Ford Fusion EV a vendor makes the powertrain and Ford priced it high and plans to make them in low volume.

I would assume that since they have this the Energi name that they will price it right and make it in high volume, but it would be good to know for sure.

And then when Ford puts a $42K tag on the 2013 Fusion Energi everyone will be like meh.... and were moving on...

It's nice to see carmakers can still surprise us. Nobody expected a plug-in Fusion last week.

Does anyone know if a plug-in version of the FEH is imminent? Maybe the AWD version?
I'd like to hear what the maximum electric speed is but I assume, it is very similar to the PIP with a fairly low all-electric top speed.
Still, a step in the right direction.

This is from a a Wards Auto story.

"The [2013 Fusion] hybrid should achieve 47/44 mpg (5.0-5.3 L/100 km) city/highway, besting the ’12 Toyota Camry Hybrid [by i believe 4/5 mpg] and the ’11 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. It also will be able to travel up to 62 mph (100 km/h) in all-electric mode, up from the 42-mph (67-km/h) limit of the outgoing Fusion Hybrid.

The Fusion Energi PHEV will achieve 100 MPGe (2.4 L/100 km). Ford says the model’s fuel efficiency outperforms its top competitors, including the Chevrolet Volt and Toyota Prius PHEV.

The Fusion Energi PHEV will be able to travel about 25-30 miles (40-48 km) in all-electric mode, says Kuzak, who likens the Fusion powertrain lineup to “the triple crown of fuel efficiency.”

@ex-EV1 Driver
"Does anyone know if a plug-in version of the FEH is imminent? Maybe the AWD version?"

The Ford Escape Hybrid always had 4WD option. No there won't be a PI version since it is being discontinued this year, being replaced with the C-Max and C-Max Energi which are a HEV and PHEV. I don't know if they have AWD option. Don't think this detail has been released.

Hopefully answered your Fusion plug in above.

@Anonymous,
Electricity is generally cheaper than gasoline per mile. If you live in CA, however, the higher tiers are so expensive that it does come close. If you live in CA and have an EV, it is generally best to go on a time-of-use plan and charge at cheaper night time rates.
Apartments are definitely problematic because someone else has control over you. If they are EV friendly, they you're ok but most are only in it for the profit. You'd have to make it worthwhile for your landlord such as offer to install the charger yourself. This could be expensive if you have to run a lot of conduit or expand the size of the electrical entrance to the apartment.
Let's get the homeowners to quit unnecessarily burning gas to reduce the price of gasoline for your hybrid. My friends who have the FFH absolutely love it. Great performance, looks, and mpg.