2015 Fusion Energi heat in EV mode

[Fgolman]

Bought the car this summer and didn't think to test heat. Now, in the cool weather, only seems to produce heat when in regular hybrid mode when gas engine runs. I understood that the EV mode heat was created from a coil or other method (EG, heat pump?). Dealer says no heat in EV mode, you've got to run engine. I find this hard to believe. I'd suggest there's something wrong with supplemental heat system.

Please advise.

Thanks!

Fritz Golman.

Chicago

[murphy]

In EV mode cabin heat comes from a 5 kW resistance heating element. Your dealer is probably not an electric certified dealer.

 

There is an Energi specific forum here:

 

http://www.fordfusionenergiforum.com

Edited October 29, 2018 by murphy

[Fgolman]

That's what I figured. Didn't sound logical to me.

 

Thank you.