The Focus Electric is powered by a 23 kwh high-voltage, lightweight lithium-ion battery system. It uses an advanced active liquid cooling and heating process to regulate battery temperature and help maximize battery life, so you can get the most miles out of each charge....
“The Focus has always been at the forefront of our ‘human-centric’ design philosophy, and now we have created a line-up that has even more personality,”said Amko Leenarts, director, Design, Ford of Europe.“Every Focus oozes quality and modernity driven by technology, while each variant...
Focus (Ford) News Dec 20, 2024 GlobalData Blog: Are hybrid battery packs the future or just another gimmick?[ EU ][ USA ] As Europe moves to a BEV era over the next decade, more advanced batteries are needed to drive vehicles further, while at the same time making them more affordable...
You might miss the exhaust note, but otherwise the Focus Electric is very similar to its gasoline-powered sibling.
Whether people want a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid or full battery electric vehicle, we have a family of vehicles for them to consider, providing a range of options to best meet their needs and support their driving habits and lifestyles. Ford chief executive officer Alan Mulally sparked a minor...
Ford expects the Focus Electric to have a better miles-per-gallon-equivalent rating than the Chevrolet Volt’s 93 MPGe, and one comparable to those of other all-electric cars—we assume that refers to the Nissan Leaf, which scores a 99. The Focus Electric’s battery is about the same si...
Engine 2012 Ford Focus Electric Type Permanent magnetic electric traction Top Speed 84 mph Horsepower 141 hp/107 kW Torque (SAE net) 188 lb.-ft./250 Nm Rechargeable battery system Lithium-ion (23 kilowatt-hours capacity), liquid cooled/heated Charge time Four hours (240v)/20 hours (120v);...
When plugged in, the Focus Electric onboard charger converts AC power from the electric grid to DC power to charge the liquid-cooled/heated battery pack. “We’re very excited about the potential of Focus Electric in the marketplace. With so many of us accustomed to recharging mobile electro...
New Focus Electric Now available in Europe at a price which is on average 14 per cent less than the outgoing model, the new Focus Electric is equipped with an advanced electric motor and lithium-ion battery powertrain that produces 145 PS and achieves a top speed of ...
Ford Motor Company unveiled the all-new Ford Focus Electric - the company's first-ever all-electric passenger car. The zero-CO2-emissions, gasoline-free... Ford Focus Electric 2012 The exciting next-generation Ford Focus ST makes its global debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, providing an ...