Trystan Casey
The Ford Focus Electric was Ford's first full-scale electric production car, introduced in 2011 as a 2012 model. The Focus Electric was based on the same platform as the gasoline version of the compact hatchback, with a unique slotted grille appearance and standard 17-inch aluminum wheels. The electric car offered new features and a high level of technological connectivity, including a unique version of the MyFord Touch driver connect system and a smartphone application called MyFord Mobile. The Focus Electric was available in the US starting in 2011 and arrived in the UK in 2013. Production of the car ended in May 2018.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Introduction | 2011 |
| Concept car unveiled | 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show |
| Pre-production car unveiled | 2011 Consumer Electronics Show |
| US deliveries began | December 2011 |
| Released to retail customers in California, New York, and New Jersey | May 2012 |
| Released to other initial markets | Third quarter of 2012 |
| European release | August 2013 |
| Production ran throughout the cycle of | Third generation standard internal combustion model in the US |
| Production concluded | May 2018 |
| Concept car unveiled to participate in | UK Government's "Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicles" demonstration initiative in early 2010 |
| Battery pack | 23 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack |
| Range | 76 mi (122 km) |
| Upgraded battery pack | 33.5 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack |
| Upgraded range | 115 mi (185 km) |
| Fuel economy | 105 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (2.2 L/100 km) |
| Upgraded fuel economy | 107 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (2.2 L/100 km) |
| Top speed | 84 mph |
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What You'll Learn
The Ford Focus BEV concept car was introduced in 2009
The BEV was developed to participate in the UK Government's "Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicles" demonstration initiative in 2010. A fleet of 15 Ford Focus BEVs was used in the London Borough of Hillingdon, with funding from the UK Government's Technology Strategy Board.
The pre-production version of the Focus Electric was unveiled at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, based on the Focus Mark III. This version was the first to be called the Ford Focus Electric, and it went on sale in the US in 2011, with deliveries to fleet customers beginning in December of that year.
The Ford Focus Electric was Ford's first full-scale electric production car, and it was introduced for the 2012 model year. It was launched in the UK in 2013, with a price of £28,500 after the Government's plug-in car grant. The Focus Electric offered a range of features, including a unique version of the MyFord Touch driver connect system, a new value charging feature, and a smartphone application called MyFord Mobile, which allowed owners to control and charge their vehicles remotely.
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The production version was unveiled in 2011
The production version of the Ford Focus Electric was unveiled in 2011. The pre-production car was unveiled at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, and deliveries for fleet customers in the United States began in December of that year.
The 2011 model had a 23 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack, delivering a range of 76 miles (122 km) according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA rated the Focus Electric's combined fuel economy at 105 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (2.2 L/100 km). The car was awarded the 2011 Green Car Vision Award at the Washington Auto Show.
The production version of the Focus Electric was based on the third-generation Ford Focus, using the same body (or glider) as the gasoline-powered version. It was Ford's first full-scale electric production car and was built in the US and Germany.
The 2012 model of the Ford Focus Electric included features such as MyFord Touch and a nine-speaker Sony audio system. The MyFord Mobile smartphone app allowed drivers to remotely start the car and program characteristics such as cabin temperature and vehicle charging.
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The 2017 model had an upgraded battery
The Ford Focus Electric was introduced in 2011, with deliveries for fleet customers in the United States beginning in December of that year. It was released to retail customers in May 2012 in California, New York, and New Jersey. The car was based on the same platform as the gasoline-powered third-generation Ford Focus.
The upgraded battery in the 2017 model resulted in a higher fuel economy rating and an increased range. The EPA-certified range for the 2017 model was 115 miles, an upgrade from the previous model's range of 76 miles. This extended range provided customers with greater flexibility and reduced range anxiety, a common concern with early electric vehicles.
The 2017 Ford Focus Electric also featured a unique version of the MyFord Touch driver connect system, specifically adapted for electric vehicles. This system provided additional vehicle information such as battery state of charge, distance to charge points, and range budget. The MyFord Mobile smartphone application allowed owners to control and charge their vehicles remotely, adding further convenience and connectivity.
The upgraded battery and improved technological features in the 2017 Ford Focus Electric contributed to its enhanced performance and functionality, making it a more attractive option for consumers interested in electric vehicles.
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The Focus Electric was discontinued in 2018
The Ford Focus Electric was introduced in 2011 in the US and in 2013 in the UK. The car was built on the same production lines in the USA and Germany as the normal Focus. The Focus Electric was awarded the 2011 Green Car Vision Award at the 2011 Washington Auto Show.
The Focus Electric was also discontinued due to its lacklustre sales numbers. In 2016, only 61 Focus Electrics were sold in all of Europe. In comparison, thousands were sold in North America. However, the car was not popular in the UK, with fewer than ten remaining on the road.
The Focus Electric was replaced by the Mustang Mach-E, an all-electric compact SUV. Ford has also released an electric version of the Puma, its best-selling model in Europe. The company plans to make its entire passenger vehicle range all-electric by 2030.
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The car was more expensive than its rivals
The Ford Focus Electric was introduced in 2011 as a pre-production model at the Consumer Electronics Show. The car was released to fleet customers in the US in December 2011 and to retail customers in May 2012.
The Ford Focus Electric was Ford's first full-scale electric production car. It was based on the same platform as the gasoline version of the compact hatchback. The car had a range of new features, including a unique version of the MyFord Touch driver connect system, a new value charging feature, and a smartphone application called MyFord Mobile.
The Focus Electric was more expensive than its rivals. When it was launched in the UK in 2013, the Ford Focus Electric cost £28,500 after the Government's plug-in car grant of £5,000. This was twice the price of the cheapest petrol-powered Ford Focus and thousands of dollars more than the cheapest Nissan Leaf, which offered a greater range.
The high price of the Ford Focus Electric was a factor in its lack of sales. In 2016, only 61 were sold in all of Europe, and fewer than ten remain on the road in the UK.
The price of the Ford Focus Electric was mitigated by tax incentives. Additionally, the EPA rated the Focus Electric as the most fuel-efficient car sold in the United States in the compact class. The agency gave the Focus Electric a combined fuel economy rating of 105 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent for the original model and 107 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent for the 2017 model.
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Frequently asked questions
The Ford Focus Electric was introduced for the 2012 model year. The concept car was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, and deliveries for fleet customers in the US began in December 2011.
The Ford Focus Electric was launched in the UK in 2013.
The Focus Electric was introduced with a 23 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack, which delivered a range of 76 miles (122 km) according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
