For instance, the focus is also the first vehicle in its class to offer active park assist, which can actually guide and steer the car into a parking space if the driver moderates speed with the brake. I got a chance to test drive the focus electric at an event in new york last week. Actual mileage will vary the 2019 ecosport makes sure that wherever you go, youll do it in style. The focus electric is epa rated for a 76mile range on a full battery charge and has a combined cityhighway fuel economy of 105 mpge mpge is a measure of efficiency that estimates how much gas an electric car would use per mile if it actually burned gas and is based on the fact that there are 33. The first version of the fords focus electric vehicle just got epa certification of 110. Why bother with the regular ford focus when there was the focus st with a good old manual transmission and plenty of driving excitement. May 01, 20 i need an electric car i can afford and i can fit comfortably in.
The focus rx does everything in breakneck pace and in a cloud of burned rubber. The focus electric is fords first consumeroriented batteryelectric vehicle, based on the ford focus compact hatchback. Popular cars include toyota hybrid cars, honda hybrid cars, and plugin hybrid cars. The 2018 ford focus is one of the oldest vehicles in the segment and its age is showing. The ford focus is a small car that offers a number of features otherwise seen in larger or more luxurious vehicles. Six months after ford issued a recall over a fire risk and its charge cords, some drivers of ford plugin vehicles still dont have the peace of mind of a new charge. In our ranking of compact cars, the 2018 focus earns a spot about twothirds. Fords firstever all electric, seriesproduction car, a fivedoor focus hatchback powered solely by a lithumion battery pack and ac electric motor. Before we discuss the results of our evaluation of the 2018 ford focus, its helpful to understand who buys this compact car, and what they like most and least about it. Here we are driving and testing a 16 model with a range of 76 miles when, in only a few months, it will be obsolete.
Sadly ford never chose to release any ford focus electric models to the uk market, so weve never experienced this one. Bmw has unveiled the i4, its latest electric car, at a presentation that was planned for the geneva motor show. The same goes for the ford focus electric, though upgrades to its battery have improved its range to 115 miles on a single charge. A major disadvantage of the electric focus is that its battery pack takes up a lot of space. The wall street journal recently published a video that documented an electric vehicle driving test involving 8 reporters in 7 different electric.
With that caveat in mind, the data shows that 72% of focus buyers are men, marking a big difference compared to the compact car segment overall, in. The ford focus electric was discontinued following the release of the 2018 model but remains a popular vehicle on the used car market thanks especially to its composed ride caliber and long list of standard features. Unfortunately, ford will no longer be building focus. If you are in the market for an agile and wellequipped all electric compact car, the ford focus electric may be the ideal vehicle for you. Youll also discover ford cars have innovative design, including dramatic interiors and stunning exteriors. Apr 19, 2012 the 2012 ford focus electric is the companys firstever production battery electric vehicle, and that alone makes it noteworthy. The new prototype of this stunning gran coupe is still only a concept, but bmw has. Mar 16, 2017 tweet a simple training guide for new electric car drivers key differences between gas vehicles and electric cars. I have nothing against new cars but by only buying new you are limiting yourself of experiencing some of the best and funnest cars ever made. Ford focus 2011 electric window stuck down one auto. The focus electric may not come cheap, but it certainly plays the part of a premium car from the driver s vantage point. New ford focus electric confirmed as part of ev push autocar. Three years after its predecessor debuted, the 2015 ford focus electric is still a good choice for a compact batterypowered car, but the newer competition offers slightly greater range and faster. Thanks to a 40percent energy dense battery pack, the eparated range of the 2017 ford focus electric has increased from 76 miles to 115 miles.
For instance, the focus is the first vehicle in its class to offer active park assist, which can actually guide and steer the car into a parking space if the driver moderates speed with the brake. In our week with the focus electric, the powertrain felt as if it had been configured for highway driving. Jul 16, 2012 the vehicle for those ambitions is the focus electric, fords first allelectric passenger car and the first of a series of electric, plugin hybrid and hybrid models the automaker is set to. Apr 28, 2016 full instrumented test of the 2016 ford focus electric, which holds the promise of life without gas stations.
However, a significant portion of the respondents, 3050% depending on the country, had only one car in the household an electric vehicle. You might miss the exhaust note, but otherwise the focus electric is very similar to its gasolinepowered sibling. It features eyecatching style and provides a fun driving experience with good acceleration. The 2014 ford focus electric is already available in select parts of the u. Full instrumented test of the 2016 ford focus electric, which holds the promise of life without gas stations. In fact, these ford cars offer what customers want most. As this variant is the second iteration, we hope that ford have learned plenty from its development to soon offer competitive full battery electric vehicles globally. The focus electric is fords second production all electric vehicle the first being the ford ranger ev, and production began in december 2011. Oh, to have the resources available to car and driver, which published in its march issue a lengthy comparison test among six batteryelectric cars. Gm5j 19a321 da 2016 focus electric owners manual owner. Two electric motors, one up front and one in the rear, should be on hand to provide allwheel drive. Settling inside an electric car for the first time, you will notice everything is basically in the same place as it would be in an internalcombustion engine ice vehicle. Apr 19, 2012 by epa measurements the focus is a compact car. The ford focus electric s drive motor has a much higher rpm range than a gasoline engine, so the transmission had to be designed to handle it.
Vehicle components ford focus electric forum, my focus. Hybridev customers are looking for more practicality by burning less fuel on their daily commutes. Electric cars are the future, and the future is nowbut with so many great models out there, how do you choose which one is right for you. Yes, the ford focus electrics performance will never be confused with that of a highwayscorching hothatch like the ford focus rs or focus st. The agency rated the focus electric combined fuel economy at 105 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent 2. The 2018 ford focus electric is a battery electric hatchback thats a rare sight, and not long for the u. If theres one thing that a ford focus electric car driver wont have to worry about, its their cars ability to hold their own on the highway. A drive through germany in the newly released ford focus electric.
But since looks arent everything, ecosport offers an array of interior amenities that m. And, electric cars are a great pick not just if youre after a greenconscious lifestyle, but even if youre simply interested in a vehicle thats as practical as it is stylish. The ford focus electric transmission is a single speed transmission. The focus electric comes handsomely equipped with a navigation system, ninespeaker sony amfmcd stereo with aux and usb inputs, heated front seats, a poweradjustable driver s seat, a reverse. The big drawback with the ford focus electric is the cargo space or lack thereof. The funtodrive 2017 ford focus electric finally gets the range boost and dc fastcharging its needed for years, but fords sole electric car is still only available in a few markets. Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap used, or certified preowned cpo 20 ford focus electric for sale near you. Since this car wasnt designed as an ev, the pack sits inside, under and behind the rear seat, like a. May 23, 2018 the 2018 ford focus electric continues with its mixed bag of delights and drawbacks. The 2015 ford focus is a compact car thats available in sedan and fourdoor hatchback body styles. Shop ford focus electric vehicles for sale in kansas city, mo at. But you can still contact your local dealer about availability and check out our other vehicles that might be perfect for you and your family. Ford aims at the leaf and volt with this electrified hatchback. Wheel spin on the ford focus electric is normal on dry pavement you just have to manage your throttle from standstill its never been a concern once you know how to drive the car.
A simple training guide for new electric car drivers. Now ford has released a few specifications, and a photo of a 2017 focus electric window sticker sent by a reader fills in more of the gaps. Whether you drive a hybrid or an electric vehicle, carmax sales data reveals growing trends toward greenconscious car buying. Explore our list of the six best electric cars for 2020 shoppers, based on carmax sales. The ford focus electric was a limitedproduction 5door hatchback electric car produced by. The ford focus electric was a limitedproduction 5door hatchback electric car produced by ford. Fords firstever allelectric, seriesproduction car, a fivedoor focus hatchback powered solely by a lithumion battery pack and ac electric motor. The 2017 ford focus electric has been one of last electric cars remaining in the current model year for which we havent had information.
The focus electric uses the same body or glider as the gasoline powered third generation ford focus. Check out this ranked list of the 10 best electric cars for 2019, based on carmax vehicle and sales data from november 1, 2018 through april 30, 2019. Its fords only battery electric car on sale in the world, for now, and limited by production and availability. But the fact that its also pleasant to drivesomewhat on the fun. Ford s announcement that the 2017 focus electric will sport an eparated driving range of 100 miles couldnt have come at a less opportune time. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 88 focus electric models nationwide. Dont be shocked if you didnt know about it, ford does not advertise or. While its all electric motor does not hinder acceleration and power, its electric range is underwhelming. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 1 focus electric models in kansas city. Ford focus electric features and specs at car and driver. One of the most interesting and most challenging things in my career in cleantech media in the past decade has been communicating technology transitions. The kind of leadfoot acceleration i was trying out is not, however, how ford or the car itself encourages you to.
Its limited range and aged styling keep it from scoring any higher than 6. Test drive results ford focus electric car green living guy. Used 20 ford focus electric pricing for sale edmunds. Weve ranked every electric car available in 2020, based on overall usn scores. They are the chevrolet spark ev, fiat 500e, ford focus electric, honda fit ev, nissan leaf, and smart electric drive cabrio. Wall street journals electric vehicle driving test misses important. Ford focus 2011 electric window stuck down youtube. The 2018 ford focus is a frontwheeldrive compact economy car that is available as a sedan or hatchback. Power data for the focus includes feedback from buyers of all versions of the car, including the sporty st, performancetuned rs, as well as the electric version. Electric vehicles evs are typically more expensive than their gaspowered cousins. Its fords only battery electric car on sale in the world, for now, and limited by.
It directly competes with the chevrolet bolt ev, hyundai ioniq electric, nissan leaf, and volkswagen egolf. The transmission in the ford focus electric was designed with specific emphasis on slient operation and efficiency. Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap used, or certified preowned cpo 2018 ford focus electric for sale near you. Its a focus, one of the besthandling compact hatchbacks with the same arguably attractive styling and cool technology as any other focus, and generally a good car to have around. Chevrolet bolt ev, hyundai kona electric, kia niro ev, tesla model y. Mar 04, 2019 in this video we will show you how to replace the fuse for the power driver seat on ford focus mk3. Ford says the focus electric will come with a configurable digital instrument cluster, allowing the driver to see realtime electric vehicle power usage to help maximise vehicle efficiency, as.
Great car, great butterflies, great conversation, interesting pricing. The vehicle for those ambitions is the focus electric, fords first all electric passenger car and the first of a series of electric, plugin hybrid and hybrid models the automaker is set to. Multiple electric vehicles, including the chevrolet bolt, kia niro ev, and the hyundai kona electric all fit that mold. Apr 17, 2012 watch our handson video above in which bill frykman demos the myford mobile app right after we took the car for a spin. Ford has dabbled in this field with lowrange attempts such as the focus electric and the energi plugin hybrids, but it will be. Recently in new york city, ford invited a handful of journalists to take a brand new ford focus electric for a spin around the west side of manhattan. Ford focus electric features and specs car and driver. Mar 19, 2020 electric vehicles are growing more popular by the day, and the variety is appealing. By converting an existing model to an electric car, rather than building an ev from the ground up, ford had to get creative with the packaging of batteries, using spaces originally designed for the gaspowered version of the car. The focus electric comes with cloth upholstery, heated front seats, dualzone climate control, 60. Ford focus electric test drive and myford mobile handson. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to monterey put up or shut up head 2.
From a small compact thats ideal for city driving to a bigger midsize sedan with a spacious interior, theres an ev waiting for you. Many of todays newest electric cars and suvs offer over 200 miles of range. What are the best plugin electric cars for very tall people. I personally prefer the sporty high performance models. In fact, an ev range near 250 miles seems to be the new normal. All electric cars earn points for high torque at zero rpm. Rear passengers may be less impressed, as the focus models compact dimensions are apparent in the back seats limited headroom and legroom. The ford focus electric is a compact electric hatchback based on the vehicle of the same name.
The new ford focus is a small car that offers a number of features otherwise seen in larger or more luxurious vehicles. Apr 26, 2012 recently in new york city, ford invited a handful of journalists to take a brand new ford focus electric for a spin around the west side of manhattan. The epa has rated the car around 76 miles per charge. Used 2018 ford focus electric pricing for sale edmunds. The 2014 ford focus electric is not a bad compact car, but there are better options out there. Confessions of a cold weather commuter driving a ford.
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