2012 FORD Fusion Energi 2.0 Plug-in Hybrid eCVT (190 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi moved from hybrid to the plug-in hybrid and, with a specially designed and engineered engine to help, it grew the EV range.

Ford Fusion was the American name for the European Ford Mondeo. There were some differences between the two brothers from both sides of the Atlantic, but technically speaking, they were very similar.

From the outside, it was difficult to tell the difference between the Fusion Energi and the Fusion Hybrid. The only noticeable difference was on the left front fender where the Energi featured a round cap for the charging plug. With a shape that was no longer the conservative three-box design, it offered a sleeker, more aerodynamic look.

Inside, there was a roomy interior with room for five adults. The bolstered front seats were fitted as standard in the Energi. The instrument cluster featured an analog dial in the middle for the speedometer and two TFT screens on its sides. On the center console, there was the MyFord Touch infotainment unit. It allowed the driver to interact with vehicle systems through voice control, a touch screen tap or a conventional button. The battery pack was placed in the trunk, killing a big chunk of its room.

The Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid used the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder found in the Fusion Hybrid along with an electric motor and lithium-ion battery pack. Fusion Energi was designed to run on pure electric power for short commutes and could have been charged using a 120-volt or 240-volt outlet.