# Electric Mode in C-MAX Energi

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/11/electric-mode-in-c-max-energi/
- Published: 2012-11-29T14:13:48-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

C-MAX Energi also gives the driver control over how the vehicle’s power is used 
through an EV mode button – conveniently mounted in the center stack – that allows
switching vehicle operation between three modes. Drivers can opt for electric-only
driving without gasoline engine power, normal hybrid mode where the powertrain melds
electric and gasoline engine power as appropriate, or a battery-saving mode that
reserves the pack power for later use.

C-MAX Energi also has a feature called EV+ that allows for the vehicle to stay in
electric-only mode for longer durations by learning frequent destinations. The feature
was developed in response to Ford research that found drivers prefer to have their
vehicles be in electric-only mode whenever possible, Davis explained. “C-MAX is 
Ford’s first hybrid-dedicated nameplate in North America, but the ability to offer
features like EV+ indicates just how deep our level of understanding and expertise
is when it comes to hybrids,” said Davis.

Source: Ford Motor Company

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