# Ford C-MAX Energi Plug-In Hybrid Delivers Expected 550-Mile Range. Nearly Double Electric-Only Range of Prius - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/09/ford-c-max-energi-plug-in-hybrid-delivers-expected-550-mile-range-nearly-double-electric-only-range-of-prius/ - Published: 2015-09-07T14:47:00-04:00 - Author: greenlivingguy [Ford](https://www.newswire.com/news/550-mile-range-expected-for-the-new-ford-c-max-energi-hybrid-104815) announced that the new C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid ([PHEV](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/10/ford-c-max-energi-phev-delivers-100-mpge-combined/)) is expected to travel far. Can you say up to 550 miles on a single tank of gas? Thereby exceeding the range of both the Volt (379 mi) and the Prius PHEV (540 mi). In electric-only mode, the C-MAX Energi [offers](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/04/c-max-energi-car-ford-plugin-hybrid-electric-car/) nearly twice the range. I mean of the [Prius plug-in](https://greenlivingguy.com/2013/07/the-prius-plug-in-challenge-learning-to-drive-an-electric-car/). [⌊Ford CMAX Energi plugin hybrid electric car. Ford announced that the new C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) is expected to travel far. Can you say up to 550 miles on a single tank of gas? Thereby exceeding the range of both the Volt (379 mi) and the Prius PHEV (540⌉⌊Ford CMAX Energi plugin hybrid electric car. Ford announced that the new C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) is expected to travel far. Can you say up to 550 miles on a single tank of gas? Thereby exceeding the range of both the Volt (379 mi) and the Prius PHEV (540⌉[ Ford CMAX Energi plugin hybrid electric car Drivers of the [C-MAX](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/11/electric-mode-in-c-max-energi/) Energi also could travel round-trip. That’s from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. I mean also or from Detroit to New York City. All on a single tank. # The new Ford C-MAX Energi is expected to achieve more than 20 miles of electric-only range That’s nearly double the [Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid](https://greenlivingguy.com/2013/06/toyota-prius-plugin-hybrid-electric-car/). Also a 550-mile overall range to become the first hybrid vehicle ever that can be driven from Sacramento to San Diego. All on a single tank of gas. Finally and make the average American commute without gasoline. With a maximum electric-only speed projected to top that of Prius plug-in, C-MAX [Energi](https://greenlivingguy.com/2013/06/ford-im-in-heaven-right-now-gofurther/) drivers might be able to reach wherever they’re going a little faster, too. ### Topping it off, C-MAX Energi delivers fuel economy that is the equivalent of 95 miles per gallon (MPGe) combined city/highway. John Davis, chief nameplate engineer for Ford’s compact cars and utility vehicles, said it’s all designed to improve the driving experience: from making the 550-mile trek down Highway 99 from Sacramento to San Diego to the daily 20-mile one-way trip to work – the distance some reports suggest the average American commutes. > “We are proud C-MAX Energi is the first plug-in hybrid that can [deliver a 550-mile overall range](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/04/mercedes-s400-e400-hybrids-loved-by-celebs-and-customers-all-over/) > and more than 20 miles of electric range as it gives customers great flexibility > to commute to work, then take off for a road trip while passing many gas stations > along the way,” says Davis. “C-MAX Energi is a great symbol for the leading fuel > economy we’re delivering across our lineup to give customers the power of choice > to save money at the pump.” C-MAX Energi is part of Ford’s first dedicated line of hybrid vehicles in North America and will soon be available for order at Ford’s certified electric-vehicle dealerships. C-MAX Energi operates just like a traditional hybrid with two key differences– owners must plug in the vehicle using its charge port and C-MAX Energi has a larger battery pack. ### **Power of choice** #### Already available for order is C-MAX Hybrid – expected to be America’s most affordable hybrid utility vehicle with a base price of $25,995, including destination and delivery. That’s with a cost that is $1,300 lower than [Toyota Prius v](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/02/electric-vehicle-myths-dispelling-the-rumors/). C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi figure prominently in Ford’s rollout of five electrified vehicles this year. “Ford’s electrified vehicles offer a great combination of efficiency, performance, technology and affordability. Those that we believe will help spur adoption of these [advanced vehicles](https://greenlivingguy.com/2010/12/advanced-vehicles-a-leap-towards-greener-future/).,” That was said by Kevin Layden. Kevin is the director, Ford Electrification Programs and Engineering. “C-MAX Energi not only offers leading efficiency. For it has 50 more horsepower than the Prius plug-in hybrid along with class-exclusive technologies. That’s such as a hands-free liftgate. Also and a active park assist for easier parallel parking.” Though Ford is concentrating on hybrid versions of C-MAX in the U.S.  I mean the designs of C-MAX Energi and C-MAX Hybrid. They are based on the gasoline- and diesel- powered European version. The C-MAX Energi has a total system of 188hp horsepower. That’s using the all-new 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine. For that’s powerful and fuel efficient. I mean and among the most advanced non-turbocharged four-cylinder powertrains. That’s that Ford has ever offered. Owners plug in to charge the advanced lithium-ion battery in C-MAX Energi. The C-MAX Energi is produced at Ford’s Wayne, Michigan. It’s their based Michigan Assembly Plant alongside the new C-MAX Hybrid and the Focus Electric. That same facility was part of [Ford’s ENERGY STAR award-winning efficiency program](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/03/fords-energy-efficiency-efforts-earn-sixth-energy-star-award/). Source: [Ford Motor Company](http://www.ford.com)