2014 Ford Focus Electric: What's New

Vehicle Overview

The Focus Electric is Ford’s first consumer-oriented battery-electric vehicle, based on the Ford Focus compact hatchback. The EPA has rated the car around 76 miles per charge. Ford estimates that a depleted Focus Electric battery pack will recharge in as little as four hours using a 240-volt home charging station. Its primary competitor is the Nissan Leaf.

New For 2014
There are no changes for the 2014 model year.

Exterior Highlights

• Shares similar shape with the gas-only Focus hatchback
• Charging port on driver-side front fender surrounded by LED charging display
• Distinctive front grille, more aerodynamic nose
• Unique 17-inch alloy wheels with low-rolling-resistance tires
• LED running lamps with high-intensity-discharge headlights
• Rear spoiler
• “Electric” badges

Interior Highlights

• Seats five in standard cloth seats; leather upholstery available
• Heated front seats
• 60/40-split folding backseat
• Touch-screen navigation system
• Configurable, twin LCD screens flanking speedometer
• Sony audio
• Sync with MyFord Touch technology
• Push-button start
• Cabin can be preheated or precooled on grid power before a trip, conserving driving range

Under the Hood

• 23-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack with liquid heating and cooling to maximize range and battery life
• 143-horsepower electric motor
• Top speed of 84 mph
• Regenerative braking
• 6.6-kilowatt onboard charger for 240-volt charging
• 120-volt charging cord for common household outlets and slower charging
• Single-speed automatic transmission

Safety Features

• Antilock brakes
• Electronic stability system
• Traction control
• Side-impact airbags for the front seats
• Side curtain airbags
• Driver’s knee airbag
• Backup camera
• Rear parking sensors