Review: Ford Focus Electric
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. For 2017, Focus Electric brings improved 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
- First available: December 2011
- Next Upgrade: March 2017
- Electric/Hybrid: Electric
- Seats: 5
- Acceleration to 100km/h (60mph): 9.9s
- Range: 115 miles 185 km
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Price: $29,120Price: €27'400Price: £23'650
Range & Battery
Battery options
- 35 kWh liquid-cooled, lithium-ion battery
Charge time
- 5.5 hours at 240V
- 30 hours at 120V
- 30 minutes – DC fast charge, which can deliver 75 miles (120km) of range
Innovation & Self-driving
- 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)
