Test drive: Ford Focus Electric
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The Ford Focus Electric charges in half the time of the Nissan Leaf
The Focus Electric is part of Ford's expanding lineup of EVs
The Focus Electric is part of Ford's expanding lineup of EVs
The Focus Electric is part of Ford's expanding lineup of EVs
The Focus Electric is part of Ford's expanding lineup of EVs
The dash features brake coaching to boost surplus range, represented by butterflies
MyFord Mobile makes it easy to keep track of your Ford Focus Electric and its battery
Manage charging via Ford's smartphone app
MyFord Mobile also locates nearby charging stations
The app tracks your impact on the environment and your wallet
The app can warm up the car to prep it for a drive and maximize range
Schedule drive times to make sure the cabin is always just right
Of course, your drives can also be shared to social media
If you're prone to losing your vehicle, Ford's app can help with that too
Ford Focus Electric in New York's Chelsea neighborhood
Ford Focus Electric in New York's Chelsea neighborhood
Ford Focus Electric in New York's Chelsea neighborhood
Eric Kuehn, Chief Nameplate Engineer for the Focus Electric gave us the low-down on what's new in this EV
Eric Kuehn, Chief Nameplate Engineer for the Focus Electric gave us the low-down on what's new in this EV
Ford says the Focus Electric charges in half the time of the Nissan Leaf with the additional charging station
Ford says the Focus Electric charges in half the time of the Nissan Leaf with the additional charging station
A hatchback provides a little extra cargo
Inside the Ford Focus Electric
Inside the Ford Focus Electric
Inside the Ford Focus Electric
Inside the Ford Focus Electric
Inside the Ford Focus Electric
Inside the Ford Focus Electric
Inside the Ford Focus Electric
The Ford Focus Electric on display in New York City
The Ford Focus Electric on display in New York City
The Ford Focus Electric on display in New York City
The Ford Focus Electric on display in New York City
The Ford Focus Electric on display in New York City
The Ford Focus Electric on display in New York City
The Ford Focus Electric on display in New York City
The Ford Focus Electric on display in New York City
Inside the Ford Focus Electric
Inside the Ford Focus Electric
The Ford Focus Electric on display in New York City
The Ford Focus Electric on display in New York City
The Ford Focus Electric on display in New York City
The Ford Focus Electric on display in New York City
Ford says the Focus Electric charges in half the time of the Nissan Leaf with the additional charging station
The Ford Focus Electric on display in New York City
Ford says the Focus Electric charges in half the time of the Nissan Leaf with the additional charging station
Ford says the Focus Electric charges in half the time of the Nissan Leaf with the additional charging station
Ford says the Focus Electric charges in half the time of the Nissan Leaf with the additional charging station
The Ford Focus Electric on display in New York City
The Ford Focus Electric on display in New York City
The Ford Focus Electric on display in New York City
The Ford Focus Electric on display in New York City
Article Summary
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. I spent a half-hour in the latest version, which claims to get more range per charge than the Nissan Leaf, while also re-charging in half the time.
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