Vehicle Overview
The Focus Electric hatchback is Ford’s first consumer-oriented battery-electric vehicle. The EPA has rated the car at 76 miles per charge. Ford estimates that a depleted Focus Electric battery pack will recharge in 3.5 hours using a 240-volt charging station. Its primary competitor is the Nissan Leaf.
New for 2015
New standard features include a leather-wrapped parking brake handle, automatically locking doors, rear disc brakes, hill-start assist, an alarm and HD Radio. The rear of the car has been restyled with new taillights, a revised bumper and an updated spoiler. Changes to the cabin include a new center console and center control panel.
Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
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 cloth seats; leather upholstery available
- Heated front seats
- 60/40-split folding backseat
- Touch-screen navigation system
- Configurable twin LCD screens flanking speedometer
- Sony stereo
- Sync with MyFord Touch technology
- Push-button start
- Two USB ports
- 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
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags
- Driver’s knee airbag
- Backup camera
- Rear parking sensors
