Ford Focus Electric (EV) vs Ford’s new low-cost EV platform

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thumb image Ford Focus Electric (EV) US$ 29,000
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thumb image Ford’s new low-cost EV platform US$ 30,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Ford Ford
Model Focus Electric Universal EV Platform
Vehicle Type Compact Hatchback (EV) Electric Pickup Truck (Midsize)
Trims Single electric trim (based on Focus hatchback Titanium equipment) Not Announced (Base, Mid, Premium expected)
Release Date Originally 2011 (final production 2018) 2026–2027 (Production start ~2026, Launch MY2027)
Status Discontinued (2018) Upcoming (Under Development)
Made In United States (Michigan Assembly Plant) Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Body Type 5-door Hatchback Pickup (Crew/Double Cab)
Vehicle Warranty 3 years / 36,000 miles (basic), 8 years / 100,000 miles (battery) TBD (Expected Ford Standard EV Warranty)
Colors Available in multiple Ford colors (e.g., White Platinum, Magnetic, Shadow Black, Kona Blue, etc.) TBD (Multiple factory color options) ________________________________________

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type 3-phase permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor Single / Dual Electric Motor Options
Horsepower 143 hp (107 kW) 250–400 hp (Estimated)
Torque 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) TBD (High torque EV typical)
Acceleration 11.4 seconds (0–100 km/h) 0–60 mph in ~4.5s (performance trim est.), ~6–8s (base trims)
Top Speed 135 km/h (84 mph) TBD
Range 185 km (115 miles EPA, with 33.5 kWh pack) 250–350 miles (Estimated)
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive (FWD) RWD/FWD (base), AWD optional (dual motor)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (liquid-cooled, LG Chem) LFP Prismatic Cells (Structural Integration, CATL partnership)
Battery Capacity 33.5 kWh 60–100 kWh (Estimated)
Power Consumption 19–20 kWh/100 km (real-world) TBD
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles TBD (Likely 8 yrs / 100k miles)
Home Charging Speed 6.6 kW onboard charger (adds ~20 miles/hour at Level 2) Level 1 (120V) + Level 2 (240V) supported
Supercharging Speed Not supported (no Tesla Supercharger compatibility) N/A (Ford uses DC Fast Charging)
DC Fast Charging Speed Up to ~50 kW via CCS Combo 100–200 kW (Estimated)
Miles of Range added Per Hour Level 1 (120V): ~3–4 miles/hr 100–200 miles per 30–45 min DC charging (Estimated)
Charging Time Level 1 (120V): 18–20 hours 10–80% in ~20–45 min DC (Estimated)
Charging Connector Type SAE J1772 (AC), CCS Combo (DC) CCS (US/EU) → Possible shift to NACS later
Home Charging Options 120V (slow), 240V wallbox (recommended) 120V L1, 240V L2 wallbox
Onboard Charger Power 6.6 kW TBD

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 4,358 mm (171.6 in) TBD
Width 1,810 mm (71.3 in) TBD
Height 1,478 mm (58.2 in) TBD
Wheelbase 2,648 mm (104.3 in) TBD
Ground Clearance 140 mm (5.5 in) TBD
Cargo Space 14 cu ft (~396 L, reduced due to battery placement) Pickup bed + front trunk (frunk) (Exact TBD)
Curb Weight 1,700 kg (3,600+ lbs) TBD
No. of Doors 5 4
Seating Capacity 5 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy TBD
Wheel Size 17-inch TBD
Front Tire 215/55R17 TBD
Rear Tire 215/55R17 TBD

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric power-assisted steering Electric Power Steering
Transmission Single-speed automatic (EV reduction gear) Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Turning Radius 11.1 m (36.4 ft) TBD
Gear Box Single gear (fixed ratio) Single-speed
Front Suspension Independent MacPherson strut Independent (MacPherson Strut expected)
Rear Suspension Independent Control Blade (multi-link) ________________________________________ Independent / Multi-Link (Expected)

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Not available Ford BlueCruise (Hands-free Driving Assist)
Navigation System Integrated navigation (with MyFord Touch in later years) Yes (OTA map updates)
Adaptive Cruise Control Not available (standard cruise only) Yes
Climate Control Dual-zone automatic Yes
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Not supported Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Available in later models Optional (mid/high trims)
Panoramic Sunroof Yes Yes
Apple Car Play Supported (after 2016 SYNC 3 update) Yes (Wireless)
Android Auto Supported Yes (Wireless)
Touchscreen 8-inch SYNC 3 system Yes (Size TBD)
WiFi & Hotspot Not available (basic connectivity only) Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers 9-speaker Sony audio system (premium) TBD

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System 4-wheel disc with regenerative braking Regenerative + Hydraulic
Front Brakes Ventilated disc Disc
Rear Brakes Solid disc Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 6 (front, side, curtain) TBD (Front, Side, Curtain expected)
Rear Seat Belt Yes 3-point
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Not available (basic parking sensors only) Yes
Multiple Cameras Rear camera only Rear + 360° (higher trims)
Blind Spot Monitoring Not available Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor Not available Yes
Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Heated power mirrors Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Not available Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Not available Yes
Lane Departure Warning Not available Yes
Rear Parking Aid Rear sensors + camera Yes

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