2015 Ford Fusion Energi (photos)
Ford's Fusion Hybrid gets an extra dose of electrification to become the flexible, efficient Energi.

2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
The 2015 Ford Fusion Energi is a hybrid with a little extra.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
This is the Titanium trim level -- top of the line.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
The Fuson Hybrid is good for an estimated 38 mpg combined.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
Under the hood is a 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder gasoline engine and an 88 kW permanent magnet AC synchronous electric motor.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
The 2015 Ford Mustang has the Fusion to thank for many elements of its design.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
The Kinetic design is also shared with the likes of the Focus and the Fiesta.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
The low profile spoiler doesn't attract a lot of attention, but adds a nice touch to the Fusion's rear.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
Being a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) the Fusion has an enlarged battery pack tucked into it's trunk.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
The 7.6kWh lithium-ion battery blocks the rear seat pass-through and nearly halves the amount of cargo room.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
The Fusion's battery can be recharged by plugging in to add up to 20 miles of full-electric range.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
Charging from a wall outlet takes about 7 hours, but using a 240V fast charger cuts that time down to 2 and a half hours.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
Depending on your driving habits and charging frequency, the Fusion Energi's tailpipe may not see much use.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
Although the gasoline engine can recharge its battery pack enough to continue operating as a hybrid, plugging in is required to totally recharge the pack.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
On the road, the Fusion Energi is quiet and comfortable.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
Acceleration is good and the transitions between gasoline and electric power is seamless.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
Hard acceleration causes the engine to hum loudly and tunelessly, but the electric torque keeps things running smoothly.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
The interior has a premium look and a well-appointed feel.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
The only transmission option is an eCVT. There's no sport or eco program; it just works.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
Banks of buttons awkwardly placed on the edges of the center tunnel provide quick access to driver aid and safey features.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
The audio and climate controls are also scattered haphazardly across the dashboard, but I like the large central volume knob.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
MyFord Touch is a mixed bag. Parts of this infotainment system are well designed and snappy, others are laggy and weird.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
Map data in particular takes a few seconds to load. You can watch chunks of street pop into view.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
Fortunately, the Ford Sync voice command system is just a steering wheel button away. This has always been one of the best voice activation systems in the biz.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
We also like the MyFord Touch digital dashboard with its dual screens and large physical speedometer.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
Drivers can customize these displays on the fly to display as much or as little information as possible.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
Extremely detailed hybrid and EV data help the driver to maximize fuel economy.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
The inflatable seatbelts on the rear seats are a unique safety feature.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
The MyFord Touch system has built in tools and timers to allow the owner to schedule their Fusion Energi charge when electricity is the cheapest.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
Most of the audio inputs can be found in the center console. The SD card slot, however, is dedicated to the map data.
2015 Ford Fusion Titanium Energi
The optional Ford Active Park Assist feature is an automatic parallel parking system that can find and steer into a space with minimal driver input. The system default to scanning the right side of the car, but activating the left turn signal can scan the other side of the road.