2014
Ford Focus Electric

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Notable features

All-electric version of Focus compact
Four-door hatchback
Range up to 76 miles
Full charge in as little as four hours
Standard navigation system

The good & the bad

The good

Based on capable gas car
Zero tailpipe emissions
Eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit
Rapid charging times (240 volts)
Off-peak charging capability

The bad

No gasoline backup
Battery pack significantly limits cargo room
Range varies with temperature, terrain
May require home electrical upgrade for quickest charging
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Expert 2014 Ford Focus Electric review

our expert's take
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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

 

2014 Ford Focus Electric review: Our expert's take

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

 

Safety review

Based on the 2014 Ford Focus Electric base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.6%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.6%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic
90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Dealer certification
139-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

90% of drivers recommend this car
4.4 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.9
Performance 4.4
Value 4.3
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.3

Most recent

  • By Ainsley from Lilburn, GA
    Owns this car
    December 10, 2022

    Major design flaws! Car didn't last 50K miles!

    I bought my Ford Focus 2014 Electric brand new, 8 years ago. It now has 46K miles on it, and the high voltage battery died. It won’t take a charge. The dealership is quoting $25K to replace the battery. Warranty expired in July, it died in October. Can't be repaired, the only way to fix the battery is to replace it. I’ve contacted the Ford corporation, and they said I was out of luck. Case # CAS40075993. It was a nice little car while it ran, and is still in good shape except for the fact that it won't move.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By GNFORDF from AMMAN
    Owns this car
    February 13, 2018

    town car, easy to drive, excellent aeromatic shape

    very nice exterior and interior , easy driving .Parts of the electric focus match the petrol version
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Valerie from Sacramento, CA
    Owns this car
    September 7, 2017

    No more gas stations

    Imagine driving by gas stations and waving instead of stopping. That's me, now that I own an Electric Focus. And, there are many places with free electricity in Sacramento, including my employer. In the Bay Area, I have access to the carpool lane even when driving solo because it comes with the "clean-air sticker." If I run the air conditioning, I get 70 miles; otherwise, I get closer to 90 miles per charge. Overall, I love my Ford Focus Electric.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By samEVaz from Phoenix Arizona
    Test drove this car
    August 21, 2017

    Awesome clean looking car

    Awesome and clean inside and out, really love the fact you can save money on not paying for gas and doing the earth some good. Zero emissions is a plus too!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
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  • By hookga1949 from Canton
    Owns this car
    July 30, 2017

    Very sporty car ... no gas

    Very realibe car,, no major issues.... very sporty car handles well very nice looking a with plenty of performance
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By drocha734 from Valley Center, CA
    Owns this car
    May 7, 2017

    Great Commuter Car, gives access to HOV lane

    I love the car, handles great and has great pick up. The Ford sync features are excellent tools for hand free driving. The Ford App lets me monitor the charging of my car throughout the day and even allows me to control the charging during the day to use the lowest voltage rate.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By McKenna Bitner from Brunswick, OH
    Owns this car
    March 10, 2017

    Amazing Car

    I love this car and it is amazing. It is very reliable and stylish. It is a great car to get around in.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By BeGeeky from Ann Arbor, Michigan
    Owns this car
    January 14, 2017

    Great second car

    We are nearing the end of a 3 year lease on a 2014 Ford Focus Electric. It has been a trouble free second car that is great for 50 miles per charge even in January in Michigan (the heater reduces driving range); much longer in summer (A/C less taxing on range). A full charge is easily obtained overnight on 110 Volt plug. I look to get a 2017 Focus electric as replacement, it has improved range and charge times.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Bob from North Carolina
    Owns this car
    February 6, 2016

    Great retirement car

    Having been retired for 15 years, I noticed that my daily driving routine is limited to shorter trips with less range. So I decided to try an electric car and give my granddaughter my Mercedes SL. The Ford is so comfortable, fitted with technology so well, and so suited to driving around town that I do not miss the convertible at all. It has been extremely reliable and not having gas or any maintenance has been a real plus. The mileage range goes between 75 and 110 depending upon how the car is driven. I do keep a Mercedes sedan as a road car for long trips. But find the electric car extremely practical for daily use.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Benny from San Diego, CA
    Owns this car
    December 20, 2014

    green car with the confort

    comfortable handling, with the state and Federal incentives....well worth it. But watch out, if a timer meter is not installed, you have to wake-up before midnight to charge your car to get the low rate...especially in Southern California where Electric rate is triples of the national average!!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By SkiingSIU from Batavia, IL
    Owns this car
    September 10, 2014

    From Volt to Focus Electric

    My experience with the Volt was incredible. I will never understand the unfounded criticism of the vehicle. So why get something different? After three years with the Volt, my wife and I discovered we rarely drove over 50 miles a day. Sure it was great to have the Volts gas backup, but even then we would rarely go over 100 miles in a day. The only gripe on the Volt would have been heating it in the winter. This past winter in Chicago was brutal, and the Volt would run the gas engine periodically when the temperature went below 35F. This was to protect the battery. Because of this, I was unable to preheat the Volt with my garage door down when the temp went below 35. With the Focus Electric, the car will be nice and toasty, or nice and cool. You can even have it scheduled for when you leave! I've had the car for a month now, and I'm getting about 100 miles per charge. I know this because I've driven two and from our summer place in WI twice, with about 30 miles to spare. The car drives well, and seems to want to drive faster on the interstate. I did not get that feeling in the Leaf. Another benefit over the volt, is the shockingly fast charge times. When the battery is almost depleted, I can get about 25 miles/per hour on a 240. One last benefit, is that it's a 5 seater. I've got two kids and they can now bring a friend along. If you do want to buy this car, you're going to have to look hard. These care are few and far between. I actually had to leave the Chicago area and drive to WI to buy mine. Well worth the trip though. Super happy with it. In closing, if you have any type of range anxiety with electric cars, PLEASE buy a Volt! You won't be disappointed. If you want to go all electric, I'd recommend a Focus EV.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2014 Ford Focus Electric?

The 2014 Ford Focus Electric is available in 1 trim level:

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What is the electric range of the 2014 Ford Focus Electric?

The 2014 Ford Focus Electric can travel 76 miles on a single charge depending on electric motor and battery options.

EPA-estimated range is the distance, or predicted distance, a new plug-in vehicle will travel on electric power before its battery charge is exhausted. Actual range will vary depending on driving conditions, trim level, driving habits, elevation changes, weather, accessory usage (lights, climate control), vehicle condition and other factors.

Is the 2014 Ford Focus Electric reliable?

The 2014 Ford Focus Electric has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2014 Ford Focus Electric owners.

Is the 2014 Ford Focus Electric a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2014 Ford Focus Electric. 90.9% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.4 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.9
  • Performance: 4.4
  • Value: 4.3
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.3

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