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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

Thanks to everyone already on the site who posted. The info here made buying the car so much easier. I'm stunned that more of these cars aren't selling with all of the manufacturer and government incentives. My daily commute is 15 miles (one way) and my boss gave me permssion to plug-in at work. 200 miles into ownership and I've used 0.34 gallons which was all used on my drive home from the dealer! I'll burn some gas going around the Northeast for Ski, Sun & Family getaways, but overall, I cannot be more excited!