Crunching numbers on the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid

Or you can do like the Volt drivers like to do and just make up huge claims of MPG and call it good.

Where did you get the $40,535 number? I'm seeing a starting price of $36,500 for the top-trim Titanium Energi.

I donnot know who drives your test, but I have a Ford c-max energi and chevy Volt I get 25-27 miles on charge for C-MAX ENERGI on gas in town driving I avg 57 mpg.I GET 5miles per 1kw per charge on both the C-Max and the volt. It cost me .60 cents to full charge C-Max for 25-27 miles.Total ev and gas combine avg is 155 mpg. volt give me 50 plus milesev $1.00 to full charge avg 250 plus mpg all city driving. I have smart ev meter, so I know what my ev costs. EV is the only way to go if you know how to drive.I have spent $36.00 In two years six month on gas for volt and It made me do that.by auto turn on.

I have a 2015 Fusion Energi and it's been a super great experience. This is a car that perform its best when commuting to work or driving back home on busy SoCal freeways. The constant stop-and-go traffic conditions are ideal for driving in EV mode as long as possible.

Since there is no charging stations at my work, I charge at home at night, which gives me about 20-25 miles of EV only range. If the traffic is really bad, I've seen range of about 27-28 miles even. My commute is about 40 miles each way, and usually I average about 120-130 mpg (according to the car) on the way to work (combining EV mode and hybrid mode) and about 53-57 mpg on the way home (hybrid mode only).

With the first tank of gas that came with the car, I was able to drive about 900 miles and the low gas warning light did not come on yet. I gased up the car and it took in 10.6 gallons, out of a 14 gallon tank. When I filled up the car, the car was displaying a range of 750 miles. Of course, every time I get to plug in to a full charge from empty, I'll be adding another 20 or so miles to that range per charge.

I drove to San Diego once (a round trip of about 220 miles) and the car netted about 51 mpg.
I've noticed that driving the car in hybrid mode alone on 'open' freeways averaging about 70 mph, it averages drop to about 43-46 mpg, which by the way is nothing to be ashamed of in a car this big. My wife has a 2014 Prius and that car can only do about 46-47 mpg at constant freeway speed.

I do not floor the car and my acceleration is very gentle whenever possible (I won't impede the flow of traffic for the sake of my better mpg, unlike some hybrid drivers out there), and I try to maximize regen as much as possible too. I basically had to reinvent myself to drive a hybrid vehicle the way they were meant to be driven. If you drive this car like you'd drive a regular gas car, the savings at the pump will be marginalized.

In all, it's been the perfect car for me, it allows me to drive in the HOV lane by myself and cut down my visits to the gas stations in half compared to my previous G35 coupe (which was giving me around 23-24mpg combined).

If you're driving in an area where traffic jams are less of a problem, then buy something else, maybe a Passat TDI but if you're like me, in SoCal, where 90% of your commute is a stop-and-go affiar, this car can be a great vehicle.

I have had a 2015 Ford Fusion Energi since April of 2015 (almost 1 year) and I absolutely love it. Keep in mind I used to drive a 2009 BMW 335i sedan (for 6 years). This Fusion Energi is a delight to drive, and its cost to operate and maintain is much lower than a conventional gas-only car of the same size. The car is best on busy freeways/streets (such as in southern California, where I am). It is even better if your primary commute is within the EV range My commute to work is 15 miles one way and I am able to charge it at work for about $5 per month (pennies per day). I typically get around 25 miles EV miles per charge (and sometimes close to 30). I usually drive around 14,000 to 15,000 miles per year. Over this past year, I calculated I have saved around $2,340. (Next year, my savings may be a bit less if I take more trips beyond my EV only range).

Here is the calculation… I spend around $30 on electricity at home per month (just for the car), plus $5 at work plus around $20 on gas per month (for trips beyond EV only range), which is $55 per month and $660 per year. (On a per charge basis, it costs me around 88 cents to charge it from empty). My BMW was costing me around $3,000 on gas per year, plus thousands more in maintenance (especially years 5 and 6). I haven’t had to do an oil change on my Fusion Energi yet. And the best part is I didn’t buy the car… I am leasing it. I got a great deal, got rebate from state of California and clean-air decals to drive in HOV lanes by myself. I save at least 90 minutes a day on my commute (on 405 freeway). Getting this car was a no brainer! Then when I return the car in 2018, battery and hybrid technology will be even better --- and so I will get something even better!

John Goreham, I calculate my cost per mile to be no more than 3 to 4 cents. My utility charges me 16 cents per kWh and it takes around 5 and a half hours to charge from empty, which equals 88 cents. On that charge I usually get around 25 miles, which equals 3.5 cents. Your cost for electricity must be higher than mine.

I have had a 2015 Ford Fusion Energi since April of 2015 (almost 1 year) and I absolutely love it. Keep in mind I used to drive a 2009 BMW 335i sedan (for 6 years). This Fusion Energi is a delight to drive, and its cost to operate and maintain is much lower than a conventional gas-only car of the same size. The car is best on busy freeways/streets (such as in southern California, where I am). It is even better if your primary commute is within the EV range My commute to work is 15 miles one way and I am able to charge it at work for about $5 per month (pennies per day). I typically get around 25 miles EV miles per charge (and sometimes close to 30). I usually drive around 14,000 to 15,000 miles per year. Over this past year, I calculated I have saved around $2,340. (Next year, my savings may be a bit less if I take more trips beyond my EV only range).
Here is the calculation… I spend around $30 on electricity at home per month (just for the car), plus $5 at work plus around $20 on gas per month (for trips beyond EV only range), which is $55 per month and $660 per year. (On a per charge basis, it costs me around 88 cents to charge it from empty). My BMW was costing me around $3,000 on gas per year, plus thousands more in maintenance (especially years 5 and 6). I haven’t had to do an oil change on my Fusion Energi yet. And the best part is I didn’t buy the car… I am leasing it. I got a great deal, got rebate from state of California and clean-air decals to drive in HOV lanes by myself. I save at least 90 minutes a day on my commute (on 405 freeway). Getting this car was a no brainer! Then when I return the car in 2018, battery and hybrid technology will be even better --- and so I will get something even better!
John Goreham, I calculate my cost per mile to be no more than 3 to 4 cents. My utility charges me 16 cents per kWh and it takes around 5 and a half hours to charge from empty, which equals 88 cents. On that charge I usually get around 25 miles, which equals 3.5 cents. Your cost for electricity must be higher than mine. I appreciate your feedback. Thanks.

I've owned the 2015 Ford Fusion energi for 4 months now. Figured it's a good time to give my opinion.
The decision to purchase was not financially motivated. Gas prices were so low (under $2 per gallon) that there was no way I was recovering the cost in a reasonable amount of time. We bought this car because we loved our 2012 fusion hybrid which we gifted to my daughter, and my wife wanted a comparable replacement (I wanted a sports sedan). We both liked the look of the newer model fusion, loved the feel and comfort of our old fusion (figured the new one would be even better) and enjoyed the gas mileage of our beloved 2012 (usually averaged around 37-38 MPG).
We went to the dealership expecting to get the newer hybrid and they pushed the energi on us (it had been sitting there for a while). First they pushed the lease but I was scared of getting hit with extra miles, so I pushed for the purchase. Plus, we usually keep our cars around for a while. They were willing to negotiate so we landed what I thought was a pretty good deal (out the door for 38k - SE model with remote start and navi, driver assist, collision avoidance, leather, adaptive cruise control, inflatable seat belts, extended warranty and paint protection etc.. etc..)
Financially, unless gas goes back up to $3 a gallon, it will likely not make sense. Here's why. We live in MD, where winters can be cold, and summers can be super hot. The climate control sucks up a ton of power. For all you getting over 20 miles on a charge, you must be driving without anything running, because the moment I turn the climate control on, my distance drops to 13-14 miles on a charge. Having said that, I really do like the car and the features.
Our utility company charges us 13.9 cents per kilowatt hour, which means if we ONLY consider gas cost, anything under $2.10 per gallon means we lose money. (7.6 kwh gives us 20 miles on a good day, so 40 miles is 15.2 kwh. The gasoline engine is supposed to get about 40 MPG. So, 1 gallon of gas gets us the same as 2 charges, or 15.2 kwh. For us, 15.2 kwh costs $2.11). Right now, end of March 2016, after a few months of $1.60-$1.90 per gallon, we're creeping up over $2. Still doesn't justify the extra cost to purchase the car, but my wife justifies it as us helping the environment. I'm confident gas will eventually go up, making this car more economical. Also, we plan to keep this a long time, so the reduced maintenance cost will factor in as well. Additionally, I went solar at home with a power purchase agreement, so my cost for electricity right now is 10.5 cent per kwh. That makes my break even point with gasoline at $1.52 per gallon.
What bothers me here in MD is the fact that there aren't many reasonably priced charging stations. Most of the privately owned ones charge 1-2 dollars per hour of charging, making the break even point at somewhere between $5-$10 per gallon. The best we can find here for charge by kwh is 20 cents, making that break even at over $3 per gallon. I wish the car had a faster charge capacity, then the timed charges could make it worth it. The free ones aren't convenient location wise.
The inside of the car is fantastic. The EV driving is so quiet and smooth, it handles well and responds well when you need to accelerate hard going into engine mode. It takes a bit of getting used to hearing the engine spin harder than you would expect when you go from 20 miles of EV driving. The engine turns on to warm up, and stays on until it reaches peak temperature, all the while charging the battery, but making extra noise. It's not that it's super loud, it's just noticeable because you may be stopped at a light and the engine is churning, more than a gasoline engine would be idling.
The online tracking with myfordmobile and starting/unlocking via the internet is a pretty cool feature. I've driven clunkers and sport sedans and ride motorcycles. You get a certain "feeling" when you drive something fun or nice versus a piece of junk. When I get into this vehicle, even though it's just a ford, it feels luxurious. The leather is soft. The cabin is roomy. The gauges are well placed and intuitive. The sync system could use some upgrading. The awkward delays and pauses for the system to "think" are really annoying when putting in an address. It's sad when I can tell google an address and I'm being routed there within 10 seconds, whereas the ford navigation takes about 25 seconds and I still have to hit "confirm".
Overall, I am happy with the vehicle. I probably would buy the hybrid rather than the energi if I had to redo it, as gas prices being low and lack of affordable charging stations don't make this financially sensible for my/our usage. However, the wife got the car she wanted and feels good about doing her part in saving the environment... and that my friends, is PRICELESS (plus, I am building up credit for my sportscar one day). If you live in a colder climate, get the heated steering wheel. We didn't have that option on this one and I regret it. My SUV has it and I love it! Never thought I'd use it and I use it everyday in the winter.

Hello Folks,

I have a 2015 Ford Fusion, I bought in late August of 2016 with 10,442 miles on her, I paid $19,500.

The commute to my office is 4.9 miles one way. I have a 40 amp "Juice Box" charger mounted in a secure box on the back of my office, I use the "little" charger that came with the car at home. In a year, I have driven appox. 12,000 miles. I like the car, the only draw back is the heating. In order to use the heat on cold days the gas engine has to warm up. Fortunately, I live in the Deep South and our winter are very mild. I am able to go weeks at a time without ever using gas. My overall mpg including gas consumption is 98 mpg. On average my vehicle will go 26 miles on a full charge until you get into the gas, without A/C almost 30 miles. The upfront cost of the charger was $400 and the cost to add the appropriate electrical wiring and conduit was another $ 300. I believe the future will be in electric vehicles, it's not for everyone, but it has worked well for myself.