Earthdog

So with the fact the Fusion only charges 3.8kw (see below) The car will only accept 16a (3.8 Kw) charging (I am told) but you can safely use the larger 30a (7.7 Kw chargers) you just will not get a quicker charge. Does it just make sense for the future to get the 7.7kw charger or is it just a waste of money?

SO lets start with I LOVE MY ENERGI!!! 2 weeks no fill-up with 750 miles. First question: 1. So when I am in EV Mode I understand the Climate pulls from the High Voltage Batteries. However I have experimented starting my day in Non-EV mode/Hybrid to start my drive to heat it up. But it appears the EV gauge drops even though I am in Non EV mode. It starts saying I have 23 miles EV. Turn on Hybrid and heat the car and when I change back to Auto I notice the EV range is 14. Does Climate pull from the high voltage battery until it depletes the battery before the climate control switches to hybrid? 2. When plugged int the 110v home charger and I set a go time of 6:00am with climate on the EV will have dropped from 23 to 16. I assume this is due to the fact the 110v does not have enough juice to keep up on the demand. Will I find the 240v charger different? I am in GA and the car is in the grage at 50 and the climate is set to 68. 3. When in EV does the regeneration charge the high voltage battery. I assume no but I have seen it go up on long periods of regeneration it creep up 1-2 miles. Sorry if these are stupid questions...

I'd like a set if anyone comes across them.

jposs: Thank you that was EXACLTY what I saw. Odd not a thing around me just open road... Thanks again.

So I am driving into work this am no cars around me doing 45mph EV. Suddenly I get a couple of tones and the bar in the picture blinks red. So I call the Dealership Service concerned I have a real issue. The answer I get honestly sounds like BS. They stuck me on hold for a while and report back its the Heads Up Display and I can just ignore it. HUD I didn't know we had those too... Anyone else got a idea what it is? Not sure the picture uploaded right but the bar is on the dash up near the VIN Sticker and Windshield but on the dash. https://www.dropbox.com/s/k4t1t87brbyqf60/2013-03-25%2008.25.02.jpg

Thought I would share. http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/22/ford-fusion-energi-test-drive/#continued

I personally am experiencing right at 20-21 EV. I live in the foothills of North Georgia with a 19 mile commute with very steep hills. I have the climate control on in the am for heat and the climate off in the afternoon with the sunroof open. My drive is 90% Highway and set my cruise at about 68mph. Hope this helps... Also I make sure my headlights are off and not on Automatic since they may come on during sunrise or sunset when visibility is still good.

I am happy with the 110 charging time for now but I would like a second cable for my office. Anyone have a suggestion for someone who sells one and a fair price?

Just wanted to say Hello. Just got my new car drove 65 miles home with hills of 10 degres (I live in the foorhills of the moutons of Georgia and got 78mpg. I am ecstatic!!