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Hi there, I just got my car back from the shop and suddenly, my EV mode won't work. I press the EV button on the center console, and it says "EV Now Not Available." This is where I should be able to switch from electric to gas. My battery is fully charged, but it's not draining at all (well, it went from 100% to 94% in 100 miles) meaning it's only using the engine not the electric. Usually, I get in my car in the morning with a full charge and it uses the battery automatically, then gas kicks in about 13 miles later. I do see the Fuel Freshness message appear. Does anyone know what's going on? Thanks!

I have owned this 2016 Fusion Energi for 3 days. I was fully charged this morning and got in for my new 50 mile commute. I noticed I was in EV mode and tried to switch to EV Later or Automatic but neither option would highlight indicating the new mode had been selected. I drove about 17 miles and the engine did start due to low remaining charge in the battery. But still could not change modes. I completed the 50 mile commute no driving issues. Still have restarted car at least 1 time and still stuck in EV mode even though the battery is below 35%. The engine will come on as required, just can change modes. The last 3 days I have pretty much only driven EV mode (I was able to change it though) Is this a known issue or any one have this. Thanks

New Forum user and fairly new to my used 2013 Fusion Energi (Titanium). I recently purchased a 2014 Fusion Hybrid that I loved to much I decided to switch to the Energi and love it even more! I need advice from the more savvy EV/EV later users here with my unusual commute. My commute to work is 67 miles each way and the start from home puts me on a 17 miles stretch almost immediately that is uphill for the first 7 miles (ascending about 1800 feet ... not a real mountain but that's what they call it) and then back down the next 7 miles. Right now I have been starting out in EV mode, full charge, climbing the first 7 miles leaving about 4-7 miles of EV capability left at the top, regenerating an additional 3-4 EV miles on the descent. After that it is all highway except for the last mile which is city streets. By using EV mode to climb the hill and the regeneration I can usually travel the first 25+ miles on all EV mode. I do the speed limit the entire time which is 50 mph on the hill, 65 mph the rest of the way. My question is how to best use the EV and EV later modes. Should I climb the hill using EV Later and save the EV for the highway section or use it and regenerate some on the downhill section? What will maximize economy? I do not currently have the option to recharge at work (but I am working on it). Your thoughts and experiences would be greatly appreciated. Tom