Plug-in hybrid vehicles have been on the market for quite some time now, and despite their efficiency and eco-friendliness, they've had some trouble reaching market acceptance like the gas-guzzlers of yesteryear. The idea of the plug-in hybrid fills people with "range anxiety", the idea that somehow, someday they'll be stuck on the side road, miles and miles from an electric vehicle charging station, desperately hitchhiking to the nearest town to call a tow truck. As the number one seller of plug-in hybrid vehicles, Ford aims to tackle this problem of perception, and it all begins with the new 2017 Ford Fusion Energi.
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You see, "range anxiety", like the stories of Big Foot and the Loch Ness Monster, is actually a bit of a myth. It stems from the common misconception that plug-in hybrids use their gasoline engines and batteries in conjunction, such that if one were to run out, the vehicle would cease to function. In fact, many Americans believe that the most a plug-in hybrid can go without a charge is a measly 261 miles. However, this is patently untrue. In fact, the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi can drive for up to a combined range of 610 miles, further than any other plug-in hybrid. It accomplishes this by using its battery first, giving up to 21 miles of full electric range. With the average American driving only 37 miles a day, leveraging this electric power allows users to save on gas for their normal commute. However, when it needs to make long trips, the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi can switch over to its gasoline engine once the battery is depleted, giving the vehicle its full range, often without the driver even noticing.
So, with Ford's help and the new 2017 Ford Fusion Energi, we can help put range anxiety to rest once and for all. If you'd like to learn more about the exceedingly capable 2017 Ford Fusion Energi, visit us at Fox Ford Grand Traverse for a test drive today!