Fusion Energi Trunk Space

[B25Nut]

This is the first picture I've seen of the trunk space in the Fusion Energi:

http://www.myfusionenergi.com/fusion-energi-trunk-and-cargo-space/2013-ford-fusion-energi-trunk

I could deal with it, but I could foresee being irritated with the space quite often. From the photos it's not really clear whether the folding rear seat will be of any use. I find it hard to believe that the extra cost of the Energi could be made up for in gas savings, especially in my area where it would cost 34 cents/Kwh to charge it. It's primary advantage will be to give someone extra environmental credentials. I'm glad I didn't wait for it, but I think it will be the best plug-in available.

[jeff_h]

The below thread also has a lot of good pics from a couple posters.

 

http://www.fordfusionenergiforum.com/topic/472-fusion-energi-trunk-pictures/

[KingJL]

Originally, that was my plan... To keep my 2012 Focus and when the energi was available, to get the energi. But I took the wife to see the 'Ice Storm' FFH sitting on a dealers lot ( just to see if she liked the color). Needless to say, she love the color and the car. We bought it the next day! I too am glad I didn't wait for the energi. I also do not see the value for the increased cost above the FFH (more12,000 more than what the FFH cost me). Added was the fact that most of our trips are 35 to 50 mi one way. We therefore would not see the benefits of the energi... We would be using it more like the FFH? I feel that I made the right choice in going with the FFH.

 

Now with 1600 total miles w/40.1 MPG lifetime (still climbing each time we take it out).

[jsamp]

I find it hard to believe that the extra cost of the Energi could be made up for in gas savings, especially in my area where it would cost 34 cents/Kwh to charge it. It's primary advantage will be to give someone extra environmental credentials. I'm glad I didn't wait for it, but I think it will be the best plug-in available.

 

B25Nut - 34¢/KWh ?!?! for real? I think the national average is about 1/3 that much. No, you won't get the added cost of the Energi back at that rate.

[jeff_h]

B25Nut - 34¢/KWh ?!?! for real? I think the national average is about 1/3 that much. No, you won't get the added cost of the Energi back at that rate.

 

Yeah that's quite a bit, I just calculated my rate from looking at my online bill, even throwing in the distribution and transmission line charges etc, it's only 9.6¢ per KWh.

[TX NRG]

Yeah that's quite a bit, I just calculated my rate from looking at my online bill, even throwing in the distribution and transmission line charges etc, it's only 9.6¢ per KWh.

 

I'm paying about the same 9.5¢ here. Ouch, 34¢ is steep! That helps explain all the CA license plates we're seeing move in.

[fusionTX]

I think you have a better chance of recouping your money with the C-Max Energi. It costs about the same as my Ti hybrid on order. I can't say I haven't given that some thought. It's missing some of the technology that's on the Fusion. Thats the downside.

[KingJL]

I think you have a better chance of recouping your money with the C-Max Energi. It costs about the same as my Ti hybrid on order. I can't say I haven't given that some thought. It's missing some of the technology that's on the Fusion. Thats the downside.

The other BIG downside for me is size. I went though that with the 2012 Focus... Great little car but not enough room/comfort fo long trips... For a city commuter the C-Max energi would probably be perfect!!

[fusionTX]

The other BIG downside for me is size. I went though that with the 2012 Focus... Great little car but not enough room/comfort fo long trips... For a city commuter the C-Max energi would probably be perfect!!

I test drove one today just for the heck of it. Nice car, but it is smaller. A little awkward how the battery fits in back, but I guess it works.

[acdii]

There is more room in the 2010-12 trunk than the new one. I can fit 4 bags of horse food or more in my old one, but maybe 3 in the new one, it isnt as deep, and the hinges on the new one take up trunk space, like the Camry did, but at least they are hidden and wont crush things like the Camry did.

[B25Nut]

The first part of our electricity useage is only at an 11 cent rate. But since we have a pool, hot tub and a booster pump for our city water, we are kicked up to the higher rate for over half the electrity we use. Any more that we add is at the higher 34 cent rate. I would really like to have a plug-in hybrid since we live 30 miles from a nuclear power plant and I could then claim my car is partially atomic powered.