Test Drive Results 2019 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium Plugin Hybrid Electric Car
Let’s begun with the results. I simply drove the 2019 Ford Fusion Energi everywhere. With the newer 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine in the new 2019 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid model. In addition, it has an electric-only range of 25 miles. Yet when including regenerative braking you get closer to 30 miles. As well, the test was to drive and charge. So for almost a month every time I got home: I charged up. Total 73 MPG.
It’s also got a nice interior. Had a slight feel of Lincoln.
Yet this Fusion styling includes a sleeker front and rear design. It also came with new wheels. Ford engineers also designed a new 9.0-kilowatt-hour air-cooled lithium-ion battery. This cooled tech provides greater energy capacity. However the best part is with no change to the size of the battery pack.
Based on data generated by more than 23,000 MyFord Mobile plug-in hybrid customers over several years. Ford also estimates the 2019 Fusion Energi will potentially allow up to 80 percent of plug-in customers. All to drive their typical daily commute on electricity alone. Especially with the support of both home and workplace charging. Thereby assuming the vehicle is fully charged daily at home and at work.
Ford 2019 Fusion Energi sedan is the first Ford vehicle globally with standard new state-of-the-art.
It also comes with Ford Co-Pilot360 driver-assist technology, plus sleeker styling for all models. Furthermore and more interesting an slightly increased all-electric driving range for the plug-in hybrid Fusion Energi.
Charging Examples
Even without workplace charging, Ford estimates almost a majority go all electric. Ford reported about 48 percent of plug-in hybrid cars would get to and from their jobs on electric power alone. This estimate is based on MyFordMobile data collected from more than 19 million unique trips from 23,000 Ford battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
Simplified new lineup brings more features, more value than ever
A simplified Ford Fusion lineup now includes even more technology and style for 2019.
2019 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium
This Fusion Energi now includes rain-sensing wipers. Also adaptive cruise control with stop and go. Finally voice-activated navigation, and SiriusXM Traffic and Travel.
The Ford Fusion Energi Proved Plug-In Hybrids Could Work
The 2019 Ford Fusion Energi delivered more than impressive fuel economy. It showed how a plug-in hybrid could fit into everyday life.
During my test, I charged the car whenever I returned home. Therefore, many local trips used little or no gasoline. Regenerative braking also recovered energy while slowing the vehicle. As a result, I achieved an impressive 73 MPG during the test period.
That matters because most plug-in hybrids can travel between 20 and 40 miles on electricity before the gasoline engine takes over. Consequently, drivers with shorter commutes can complete much of their daily driving with electric power. (Alternative Fuels Data Center)
Home charging also keeps the process simple. In fact, many drivers can replenish their daily mileage overnight with a standard Level 1 outlet. Drivers with longer commutes can use Level 2 charging for faster results. (Alternative Fuels Data Center)
Most importantly, the Fusion Energi offered flexibility. It provided quiet electric driving around town. However, the gasoline engine eliminated range anxiety during longer trips. Meanwhile, using grid electricity reduced gasoline consumption and could lower operating costs compared with a conventional vehicle. (Alternative Fuels Data Center)
The Fusion Energi was not a perfect electric car. Still, it became a practical bridge between gasoline vehicles and the fully electric future. My 73 MPG result proved that drivers who plug in consistently can achieve real financial and environmental savings.
DEARBORN, Mich., March 20, 2018 –
