2013 Ford C-Max Energi consumer reviews

I love the C Max Energi! Love being able to run on energy only but do wish i could go farther on a single charge! Car seat fits easily in the backseat as well. Great gas mileage

The C-max Energi is a great car for someone who wants to join the Electric Car Craze that's sweeping the nation but also for someone that isn't completely sold on the idea. It isn't the most attractive car on the outside but its extremely quick off the line .

Yes-its a little ugly on the outside. But definitely the most reliable car I've ever purchased. The fuel economy definitely makes it worth it. Also MUCH larger on the inside than it appears.

98% of my driving is electric now. It fits three car seats, and despite the slightly odd configuration, I've never lacked cargo space -and my last car was a Honda Fit. The MyFordMobile app is useful, though a little quirky. Overall I really enjoy the car.

I've had my 2014 C-Max energi for 6 months now. I first purchased a 2013 Energi back in Feb 2014. I put 30K trouble free miles on the first one before wrecking it (head on with a SUV at 50mph). Because the first one did so well and basically saved my life, I purchased another on in March 2015. The 2014 gets a little better mileage off the battery. I usually get 24 to 25 miles. the 2013 seem to get 20 to 21. I average 97mpg on my 35 mile commute. I charge both ways so I don't go the the gas station but maybe once a month (about 1300 miles out of a tank). I drive pretty fast but this car does teach you how to get better MPG. I would buy it again!!

I am blown away by all of the design that went into this car including all of the interrelated software - the seamlessness of Ev mode to gas engine. All of the luxury amenities are really nice: AC plug, usb ports for music on thumb drive, coaching me on how to break better, roomy back seats, settings to prewarm twice a day, even lighting in the interior door handle! Saving me lots of gas money and emissions is the icing AND the cake. Instead of the fully loaded new one, we got a fully loaded 2013 with low mileage and saved over S15,000. Watch for them coming off of lease now that it has been 2 years. Ask your work and larger businesses to provide plug-ins. It is great for me to go 18 miles to work. Plug in. Errands at lunchtime. Plug in. 18 miles home - plug into regular outlet for overnight. Save time by not going to the gas station. But, having about a 500 mile range with gas is so flexible. Love it, its connectivity, its engineering, its size -- its fun.

This car performed well, through two weeks of below zero weather in Minnesota. While operating the defroster really draws on the battery, and the total range dropped precipitously around zero, it still is averaging 75+ mpg on mostly around-town driving. (After all, gas cars also get a huge drop in MPG in this weather.)

Purchased May 2014, last 2013 on dealer lot, fully loaded with fixed panoramic roof, got it below invoice. Previous vehicle was a 2006 Mustang GT, needed a four door with my son on the way and something more economical in terms of MPGs. Pros: -great styling, not too wild or mild. -great handling and comfort. -luxuriously appointed. - EV usage 90+% of the time, previously would see the gas station every 2 weeks, now every 3-4 mos! -getting 23 - 27 pure EV miles on a single charge (dependent on driver & road conditions). -in Hybrid mode observed 53 mpg (high) and 43 (low). -trunk is perfect for 90% of drivers out there, for groceries, strollers, and even an aluminum folding wheelchair (and rear seats won't need to be folded). Cons: -needs HIDs and LEDs. -panoramic roof is fixed (doesn't open). -sportier wheel options like 5-spokes. Bottom line, great vehicle for the price and you won't have to deal with range anxiety like some other pure EVs.

Not even two weeks out of the showroom and it had to get towed!! Driving on highway and all of a sudden car was stalling like when your out of gas, pulled off of highway and glided into the road where it had to be towed. As of today ( 4 days in shop) still not fixed, they do not know what caused the engine to stall and waiting for representatives from Ford to look over entire car. Beyond upset!!!!

First Ford for me - that's what the Energi represent to me. The key was the carpool lane access -that's why I wanted to buy the car - not to mention the federal tax credit and state rebate. Wow. Ok - financially it's a winner! Driving it's a blast. Much better, and more luxurious, than the Prius I had from '07 - '11. The Sync/MyFord Mobile features are cool, but can be a bit slow and buggy at times. The Sony sound system is spot on. Comfort and quietness? Can't get much better, seriously. The quibbles: it's been in the shop a total of 13 days over 8 months because of a rattle (antenna; fixed) and squeaks in the doors (molding issues; as yet unresolved). A bit disconcerting; the dealer's not been able to eradicate the numerous squeaks around the doors. Now, when the car's warm and on the freeway? You hear nothing. But the rest of the time? When cold or on "not so stellar" local streets? Squeak city. More annoying than anything else - but I do want it fixed up. However - on balance? The techno stuff is awesome. The performance (torque, braking, handling) pretty darned nice. The only - and i mean only- concern I have is with the wide turning radius. If I had to push? The lack of storage cubbies is a minor. Would I buy it again? Yup. The Energi's a nice car - and it's pretty sharp to drive, and to putt around in. And it's a great highway car, too.