Ford Focus Electric (2017)
The complete guide to the Ford Focus Electric (2017), from the car itself to running costs and charging.
KEY STATS
Range (NEDC):
139 miles
Electric cost/mile:
4.67p
Rapid charge:
Yes
EV type:
Battery electric
Overview
Sadly Ford never chose to release any Ford Focus Electric models to the UK market, so we've never experienced this one. 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.
Charging Details
Charging time for a Ford Focus
The table below shows the estimated time to charge your Ford Focus from empty to full. For rapid charging we show the time to charge from 20% - 80%, as charging tends to slow outside this range to protect the battery.
| Charging method | Typically found at | Charging time* | Range/hour** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty to full | |||
| 3-pin plug | Home | 15 h | 7 m/h |
| 3.7kW | Home / Work | 9 h | 11 m/h |
| 7kW | Home / Work / Public Locations | 5 h | 20 m/h |
| 22kW | Work / Public Locations | 5 h | 20 m/h |
| 20%-80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50kW | Public Locations | 30 min | 75 m/30 min |
| 150kW | Public Locations | 30 min | 75 m/30 min |
* Based on Pod Point estimates, charging rates can differ based on the ambient temperature, the state of the battery (e.g. empty or half full) and variation in charging rate.
** Range per hour is the number of miles you can expect to get from an hour of charging at the relevant rate.
Connector type and charging rates
You can charge your Ford Focus with a Type 1 connector at home, work or at a public charging point. There is also a CCS connector for rapid charging.
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Where you can charge a Ford Focus
| Place | Ford Focus | Benefits | Solutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| At Home | ✔ | The most convenient way to charge your EV is at home overnight for a full battery each morning. | Find out more |
| At Work | ✔ | Plug-in when you arrive at work and leave fully charged at the end of the day. | Find out more |
| On Public Networks | ✔ | You can often top up for free when you are out and about at convenient locations including supermarkets and public car parks. | Find out more |
Cost to charge
Cost of charging a Ford Focus
The cost of charging your car will vary between home, work and public chargepoints (below are our estimates). Charging on the Pod Point public network is usually free through the Pod Point app.
| Place | Avg. cost | Cost/mile |
|---|---|---|
| Home (Empty to full)* | £4.22 | 4.67p |
| Public Rapid chargers (20%-80%)** | £4.34 | 8.01p |
* Assumes tariff of 14p/kWh. The cost of home charging will vary depending on your electricity rate
** Assumes tariff of 24p/kWh applicable to most Pod Point rapid chargers
Recommended chargers and prices
| Place | Product | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Home | 3.6kW or 7kW Solo Charger | From £299* |
| Workplace | 7kW Solo or Twin Chargers** | Speak to our team |
* Price includes £500 OLEV grant, full price £799.
** Other charging options are also available, speak to our team for more information.
Vehicle Specs
Range
| Official range (WLTP*) | N/A |
| Official range (NEDC*) | 139 miles |
| Pod Point Confidence Range** | 90 miles |
* For more information on "WLTP", "NEDC" and more, please visit our Electric Vehicle Dictionary.
** Pod Point Confidence Range is the maximum distance we’d be confident driving on electric power between charges. Real range will depend on various factors including driving conditions, personal driving style, outside temperature, heating / air conditioning, etc.
Performance
| 0-62 mph | 11.3 seconds |
| Top speed | 86 mph |
| Engine power | 143 bhp / 107kW |
| Torque | 250 Nm |
| EV type | Battery electric |
Battery
| Battery size | 34 kWh |
| Usable battery (Pod Point estimate) | 30 kWh |
| Official battery efficiency (WLTP) | N/A |
| Official battery efficiency (NEDC) | N/A |
Environmental impact
| Official MPG (WLTP) | N/A |
| Official MPG (NEDC) | N/A |
| Official CO2 emissions (WLTP) | 0 gCO2/km |
| Official CO2 emissions (NEDC) | 0 gCO2/km |
| CO2 emissions from UK grid electricity usage (Pod Point calculated)* | 51 gCO2/km |
*This metric estimates the environmental impact of driving your electric vehicle based on how the electricity that powers your car is generated. We take the average carbon intensity across the UK grid measured throughout 2018 to calculate the expected grams of CO2 emitted per 1 km driven. The actual number will vary by region, when you charge (e.g. carbon intensity is usually lower overnight period) and whether your electricity comes from more renewable sources than the average.