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Ford Fusion Hybrid nickel-metal hydride pack (2010-2012)

NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) cells from Sanyo · 1.5 kWh · used in 1 model variant.

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Pack reference

NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) · Sanyo · 275-volt, 66 kg pack behind the rear seatback

About the pack

Capacity

1.5 kWh

as published

Service life

8 yr

100k mi typical

Warranty floor

—

see OEM warranty book

Pack overview

ChemistryNiMH (nickel-metal hydride)

Cell supplierSanyo

Cell formatNot published

Voltage (nominal)275 V

CoolingAir (cabin-fed)

Architecture275-volt, 66 kg pack behind the rear seatback

Warranty 8 yr / 100k mi

Known issues

Low

Ford lists the battery at 275 volts and 5.5 amp-hours, which is about 1.5 kWh, and publishes no kWh figure. A U.S. Department of Energy test of a new 2010 car measured 1.37 kWh.

Manufacturer spec

Low

Ford covers hybrid components for 8 years or 100,000 miles. On cars eligible for California emission warranty coverage, the high-voltage battery is covered for 10 years or 150,000 miles.

OEM warranty

Low

The battery is cooled with cabin air. Ford said the chemistry let it run at a higher temperature than the previous hybrid pack.

Manufacturer

Low

Sanyo supplied the cells, according to Panasonic, which acquired Sanyo in 2011.

News

How this pack ages (industry context)

Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).

OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi.

Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.

Vehicles using this pack

Ford Fusion

2010-2012 · Fusion Hybrid (2.5L)

38-39combined mpg

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Pack family

Ford Fusion Hybrid nickel-metal hydride pack (2010-2012) is part of the ford-fusion-hybrid family. Related packs:

Ford Fusion Hybrid lithium-ion pack (2013-2020) · Lithium-ion · 1.4 kWh
Ford Fusion Energi 7.6 kWh pack (2013-2018) · Lithium-ion · 7.6 kWh
Ford Fusion Energi 9 kWh pack (2019-2020) · Lithium-ion · 9 kWh

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemistry is the Ford Fusion Hybrid nickel-metal hydride pack (2010-2012)?

The Ford Fusion Hybrid nickel-metal hydride pack (2010-2012) uses NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) chemistry. Cells are supplied by Sanyo. Cell format has not been disclosed. Pack architecture: 275-volt, 66 kg pack behind the rear seatback.

What is the warranty on this pack?

8 years or 100,000 miles. Specific terms vary by year and trim; check the manufacturer's warranty booklet for the exact vehicle.

How much does this pack degrade over time?

Industry-wide fleet aggregates show roughly 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs (Geotab, 2026), with about 95% range retention at five years on average across Recurrent's 30,000+ vehicle fleet (2026). Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. The Ford Fusion Hybrid nickel-metal hydride pack (2010-2012) battery warranty runs 8 years / 100,000 miles, which is the OEM-guaranteed minimum within that period. Individual results vary with climate, charging habits, and DC fast-charging frequency.

Which vehicles use the Ford Fusion Hybrid nickel-metal hydride pack (2010-2012)?

Ford Fusion 2010-2012 (Fusion Hybrid (2.5L)).