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Ford C-Max Energi

2013 C-Max Energy, courtesy of Ford
2013 C-Max Energy, courtesy of Ford
2013 C-Max Energy, courtesy of Ford
2013 C-Max Energy, courtesy of Ford
2013 C-Max Energy, courtesy of Ford

Description

The 2013 Ford C-Max Energi is a plug-in hybrid version of the Ford C-Max. The C-Max Energi can drive in all electric mode up to 75 mph and has a total range of over 600 miles(gasoline and electric combined). Unlike the Chevrolet Volt, the car will have an intermediary blended phase where both battery and gasoline energy sources are used. The 2013 Ford C-Max Energi is now available in North America.

Specs

Vehicle Type: 
Cars & Trucks
Drivetrain: 
PHEV
Range: 
21 mi
Target: 
Now Available
Top Speed: 
90 mph
Connector Type: 
J1772
Price (USD): 
$32,950
Vehicle Website: 
Ford C-Max Energi
CVRP Eligible

Comments

nat shain's picture

Is the C-Max energi drive train 100% Electric motor driven.

2012-12-29 — nat shain (not verified)
I have a Chevy Volt with the drive train driven by the 150 HP electric motor 100% of the time. The gas engine acts as a generator only. I like that which gives me: 1. 100% torque all the times. 2. No annoying intermittent shifting. 3. No transmission service to worry about. 4. No brake service to worry about (when you reverse electricity on an electric motor, you stop it first before going the opposite direction). 5. The generator Almost never needs oil changes. Is the C-Max Energi like this, ???????
techkraut's picture

Unfortunately, neither is the Volt.

2013-04-02 — techkraut (not verified)
I think you need to do a little more research. The Volt does connect the gasoline engine to the drive train via planetary gears during certain conditions. How do you like that middle seat in the back? Oh wait, there isn't one.
Anonymous's picture

cmax

2013-03-10 — Anonymous (not verified)
I drive a C-max and was wondering if it would catch on fire like the Volt?????
Robert's picture

cost to recharge

2012-12-17 — Robert (not verified)
I would like to know how much my monthly electric bill would go up recharging the C-Max Energi. Does anyone have any estimates? Just wondering by the time I spend extra for car plus gas and electricity if in 5 to 8 years it's cheaper to pay less for the cost of the car and get the C-Max hybrid instead.
dave's picture

cmax plugin

2013-04-18 — dave (not verified)
My wife has been driving her plugin for about 3 months now. She gets between 15-20 miles in all electric mode (which almost gets her round trip to work). She has about 1500 miles on the car. She is getting about 75 miles per gallon. She recharges every night (takes about 5 hours on 120 plug). I have not seen any appreciable increase in my electric bills.
dave's picture

cmax plugin

2013-04-18 — dave (not verified)
My wife has been driving her plugin for about 3 months now. She gets between 15-20 miles in all electric mode (which almost gets her round trip to work). She has about 1500 miles on the car. She is getting about 75 miles per gallon. She recharges every night (takes about 5 hours on 120 plug). I have not seen any appreciable increase in my electric bills.
dave's picture

cmax plugin

2013-04-18 — dave (not verified)
My wife has been driving her plugin for about 3 months now. She gets between 15-20 miles in all electric mode (which almost gets her round trip to work). She has about 1500 miles on the car. She is getting about 75 miles per gallon. She recharges every night (takes about 5 hours on 120 plug). I have not seen any appreciable increase in my electric bills.
Barbara's picture

Here is a website to answer your question

2013-04-02 — Barbara (not verified)
DTE energy has a website to help calculate the costs of gas and electricity based on what time you start charging the vehicle (discounted during off-peak), miles driven a day, and current gas rates. http://www.dteenergy.com/residentialCustomers/productsPrograms/electricVehicles/eVCalculator.html
Barbara's picture

Here is a website to answer your question

2013-04-02 — Barbara (not verified)
DTE energy has a website to help calculate the costs of gas and electricity based on what time you start charging the vehicle (discounted during off-peak), miles driven a day, and current gas rates. http://www.dteenergy.com/residentialCustomers/productsPrograms/electricVehicles/eVCalculator.html
Patrick Connor's picture

$1 Per Gallon

2012-12-18 — Patrick Connor (not verified)
Considering "fuel" cost, electric driving is like driving with the price of gasoline at about $1 per gallon. So for every "gallon" of driving you save $2 to $3 (at current prices). In a PHEV like this one, assuming you plug it in each night, you will likely save $600-$700 per year depending on how much you drive.

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