Initially it was priced at , and in January 2014 the starting price was reduced to . Due to the capacity of its battery pack, the Energi qualifies for a federal tax credit up to and any applicable state and local incentives. Energi models purchased in or after 2010 are eligible for a $4,007 tax credit, which is based on the capacity of the battery used to fuel the vehicle. The 2013 Fusion Energi is eligible for access to California's high-occupancy vehicle lanes (HOV) with a solo driver, and also for a California state tax rebate. A refreshed 2017 Fusion Energi was released by mid-2016. In addition to a new fascia and other technological upgrades, the 2017 model year has more efficient electric motors, allowing the refreshed 2017 model year Fusion Energi to increase its all-electric range and to improve its EPA fuel economy ratings. , over 43,700 units have been sold in North America, with 43,327 units delivered in the U.S. and about 386 units in Canada. Unlike the regular hybrid there is no Lincoln MKZ version of the Energi. Specifications and range The Fusion Energi uses the same non-turbo 2-liter 4-cylinder engine supplements as the 2013 Fusion Hybrid to assist the electric motor. The Energi has a 7.6 kWh lithium-ion battery that powers the electric motor. The plug-in hybrid delivers total horsepower of 195 (145 kW) with a fully charged battery and has an electric-only top speed of , more than the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid. The Fusion Energi, model years 2013 through 2016, has an official EPA all-electric range of and the total range with a full tank of gasoline and a fully charged battery is according to the EPA. The all-electric range of the refreshed 2017 model year Fusion Energi increases to , and thanks to a better fuel economy, the total range increases to . The EPA's 2015 edition of the Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends presents utility factors for plug-in hybrids to represent the percentage of miles that will be driven using electricity by an average driver, in electric only or blended modes. Both the Fusion and C-Max Energi models have a utility factor in EV mode of 45%, compared with 83% for the BMW i3 REx, 66/65% for the Chevrolet Volt/Cadillac ELR, 43% for the McLaren P1, 37% for the BMW i8, and 29% for the Toyota Prius