Review: Ford Focus Electric 2018
The Ford Focus Electric is a 5-door hatchback electric car produced by Ford. It’s powered by 107 kW electric motor and 35 kWh liquid-cooled, lithium-ion battery. The 2018, Focus Electric maintains the EPA-estimated driving range of 115 miles (185 km) – up from 76 miles (122 km) on the 2016 model. The all-electric powertrain and single-speed automatic transmission provide responsiveness and smooth acceleration, reaching speeds of 84 mph. Ford’s longest-range battery electric vehicle now comes standard with all-new DC fast charge, which can deliver 75 miles (120 km) of range in 30 minutes.
Key Specifications
- Make: Ford
- Model: Focus Electric 2018
- First available: December 2011
- Next Upgrade: March 2018
- Electric/Hybrid: Electric
- Seats: 5
- Acceleration to 100km/h (60mph): 9.9s
- Range: 115 miles 185 km
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Price: $29,120
Range & Battery
Battery options
- Battery model: Lithium Ion
- Battery capacity: 35 kWh
- Battery Range: 185 km battery range
- Electric drive unit: 107 kW motor (143-horsepower)
Charge time
- Type of charger: Combined charging system charge port of 120V, 240V and direct current capability (DC fast charge)
- Fast charge time: 30 minutes – DC fast charge, which can deliver 75 miles (120km) of range
- Full charge time: 5.5 hours at 240V or
- 30 hours at 120V
Innovation & Self-driving
Special Features
- SYNC® 3 – Enhanced Voice Recognition Communications and Entertainment System with 8″ LCD Capacitive Touchscreen in Center Stack with Swipe Capability
- Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation System with SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link®
- Smart Charging USB Ports (Two)
- SmartGauge® with EcoGuide instrument cluster
Standard Safety Features
- AdvanceTrac® electronic stability control
- Airbags – Dual-stage front, driver’s knee, front-seat side, and Safety Canopy® System with side-curtain airbags
- Belt-Minder® front safety belt reminder
- Brakes – Power-assisted, four-wheel disc with Anti-Lock Brake System
- LATCH – Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children
- Personal Safety System™ for driver and front passenger with dual-stage front airbags
- Rearview camera
- SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System
- Three-point shoulder and lap safety belt system for all seating positions, including rear center
- Tire pressure monitoring system
