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| 2012 Ford Focus Electric front View |
2012 Ford Focus Electric Review and Image | Although sales of electric cars are infinitesimal compared to regular vehicles the next few years should change things a little as more automakers begin rolling out new fully electric models, One of the more hotly anticipated choices coming is the new 2012 Ford Focus Electric.
2012 Ford Focus Electric The first all electric mass production car from Ford the 2012 Focus Electric has created some buzz with a few notable claims, One is that 2012 Ford Focus Electric will have a mileage equivalency rating 1 mpg higher than the Chevy Volt. The other is that it is battery can be charged in as little as 3 up to 4 hours half the time of the Nissan Leaf with the optional 240 volt home charging station.
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| 2012 Ford Focus Electric front angle view |
Ford is new 2012 Ford Focus Electric built in Michigan and on sale in late 2011 is the latest entry in the company is growing stable battery powered vehicles. Ford said the Focus Electric on display next week at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show will have a mileage equivalency rating that is one mile per gallon better than the Chevrolet Volt and Review 2012 Ford Focus Electric and Specification Interior.
While this electric car does resemble a gas fueled Focus there are some differences in the cars appearances, The most obvious is the charging port situated on the electric version is front left fender. It is surrounded by a glowing ring that indicates charge status filling four quadrants as the batteries are topped off. A unique grille with thin chrome slats fills an opening similar to the grille shape of the hot rod Focus ST.
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| 2012 Ford Focus Electric side view |
Also like the ST the 2012 Ford Focus Electric will be offered only as a five door hatch a body style that was chosen to make the car easier to push worldwide. What you won not see unless you are lying on your belly is an under tray that improves aerodynamics. Inside is a similar story Standard equipment includes the aforementioned My Ford Touch and a nine speaker Sony audio system Sync Sirius satellite radio voice activated navigation and keyless start.
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| 2012 Ford Focus Electric equipment |
Like Toyota did when 2012 Ford Focus Electric made the first Prius hybrid and Nissan and Chevy chose to invent new names and shapes for their EVs. Ford is taking a different approach with the 2012 Focus Electric the company is first all electric passenger car. Introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas the Focus Electric is based on a regular soon to be familiar high volume production car.
Ford seems less concerned with differentiating the Focus Electric from internal combustion Focus models than 2012 Ford Focus Electric does with beating it is competitors for EV bragging rights even as it should be noted those competitors will have beat 2012 Ford Focus Electric to the electric car market by about a year. The Focus Electric will arrive here at the end of 2011 and will spread internationally a year later.
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| 2012 Ford Focus Electric steering |
Ford expects the Focus Electric to have a better miles per gallon equivalent rating than the Chevrolet Volt is 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 is battery is about the same size as the Leaf is which based on our experience should be good for about 70 miles on a charge, The Focus is additional mass means 2012 Ford Focus Electric is range will be a bit lower.
Charge time on 240 volt power is pegged at three to four hours or about half that needed by the Leaf this is accomplished through the fitment of an on board charger that is twice as powerful as the Nissan is 6.6 kW versus the 2012 Ford Focus Electric is 3.3 A charge on 120 volt household current will take somewhere between 18 and 20 hours or about the same as a Leaf.
This is because either charger is limited by the amount of juice available from a 120 volt circuit whereas the Ford charger can better exploit the higher limits of a 240 volt system. 2012 Ford Focus Electric will include a 120 volt cord with the Focus and a Ford branded 240 volt home charger will be available through Best Buy for approximately $1500 including installation. A value charging function times recharging to coincide with the lowest energy rates.
The setup is similar to that in the Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ hybrids with one notable graphical change Instead of vines and leaves that grow with efficient driving the Focus Electric will display a swarm of butterflies that represent how much surplus charge you will have after reaching a preset charging station. Here butterflies do not represent nervousness about reaching your destination instead the display is supposed to conjure thoughts of the butterfly effect wherein a small change like say driving an 2012 Ford Focus Electric vehicle can have a large end result.
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| 2012 Ford Focus Electric back interior |
The Focus Electric also will come with a 120 volt convenience cord for charging at any standard outlet, An extra cost item is the 240 volt wall mounted home charging station that enables the Focus Electric to be fully charged in three to fours. The electric motor will enable a top speed of 84 miles per hour.
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| 2012 Ford Focus Electric front angle view |
Among the standard features on the 2012 Ford Focus Electric are electronic traction control and six airbags and hands free telephone connectivity pushbutton start 17 inch alloy wheels Sony audio system with CD and MP3 player Sirius satellite radio with Travel Link and voice activated navigation. Both the gasoline and electric versions of the 2012 Focus for North America will be assembled at Ford is Wayne plant in Michigan.
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| 2012 Ford Focus Electric interior |
Supplying power to the 2012 Ford Focus Electric is 92 kilowatt electric drive motor will be a 23 kWh lithium ion battery pack, For reference the Leaf has an 80 kW motor and a 24 kWh battery. Ford promises an effective range of about 100 miles between charging, But as with all electric cars actual performance will be highly dependent on driving style and environment.
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| electric charging port |
The 2012 Ford Focus Electric is set to debut in late 2011 in 19 pilot markets including cities in Arizona California Florida and North Carolina. We will know more later this year about how 2012 Ford Focus Electric compares to the Leaf and other electric vehicles, Check back in the coming months for pricing information complete specifications buying advice and driving impressions.
The 2012 Ford Focus Electric will come only in the more practical hatchback body style and will boast other leading edge technologies such as a smart phone app that will allow owners to remotely keep tabs on the car is functions and settings. Other expected standard features include 17 inch alloy wheels keyless ignition or entry Sync My Ford Touch a voice activated navigation system and six airbags and a Sony sound system and satellite radio with Sirius Travel Link is lithium ion battery pack can be charged in half the time required by the Nissan Leaf.
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| 2012 Ford Focus Electric machine |
Ford expects the Focus Electric to have a better miles per gallon equivalent rating than the Chevrolet Volt is 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 2012 Ford Focus Electric is battery about the same size as the Leaf is which based on our experience should be good for about 70 miles on a charge. The Focus is additional mass means it is range will be a bit lower.
Charge time on 240 volt power is pegged at three to four hours or about half that needed by the Leaf this is accomplished through the fitment of an on board charger that is twice as powerful as the Nissan is 6.6 kW versus the Leaf is 3.3. A charge on 120 volt household current will take somewhere between 18 and 20 hours or about the same as a Leaf.
This is because either charger is limited by the amount of juice available from a 120 volt circuit whereas the 2012 Ford Focus Electric charger can better exploit the higher limits of a 240 volt system. Ford will include a 120 volt cord with the Focus and a 2012 Ford Focus Electric branded 240 volt home charger will be available through Best Buy for approximately $1500 including installation. A value charging function times recharging to coincide with the lowest energy rates.
Driver interaction with the EV is related systems is accomplished through a special version of My Ford Touch. 2012 Ford Focus Electric uses a pair of screens in the gauge cluster and a large touch screen in the center stack to display a wealth of EV specification info and offers a user configurable screen called My View. Like the Leaf 2012 Ford Focus Electric can show the effect of accessories like air conditioning on electric range but the Ford goes a step further and coaches the driver to improve overall range.
Although sales of electric cars are infinitesimal compared to regular vehicles the next few years should change things a little as more automakers begin rolling out new fully electric models, One of the more hotly anticipated choices coming is the new 2012 Ford Focus Electric.
1 comment:
It is a great car. It certainly is the full package with a gorgeous look and an amazing design. Electric cars are all the rage these days. I was just recently checking out Electric car buyers guide, and so many companies coming out with their new models this year it’s amazing.
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