Impressive performance expected from Ford C-Max Energi hybrid

The 2013 Ford C-Max Energi, a new plug-in hybrid coming to the market towards the end of this year, will reach a top speed of 137 km/h (85 mph) in full electric mode. And with a push of a button on the centre console, the C-Max Energi will go into full electric mode with a range of about 32kms before the engine kicks in to extend the range to 885kms (550 miles). The driver can select an ‘EV later’ mode that saves some plug-in power for later use, such as when the vehicle comes off a highway and transitions
August 9, 2012 Read time: 1 min
The 2013 278 Ford C-Max Energi, a new plug-in hybrid coming to the market towards the end of this year, will reach a top speed of 137 km/h (85 mph) in full electric mode. And with a push of a button on the centre console, the C-Max Energi will go into full electric mode with a range of about 32kms before the engine kicks in to extend the range to 885kms (550 miles). The driver can select an ‘EV later’ mode that saves some plug-in power for later use, such as when the vehicle comes off a highway and transitions to city driving.

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