Skip advert
Advertisement

Ford Focus Electric 2013 now in production

The Ford Focus Electric is now being made in Germany alongside the standard Focus

The Ford Focus Electric, the first electric car to be made by Ford in Europe, has begun production in Germany.

The car goes on sale in the UK in the summer and although Ford has not announced a price yet we expect it to be competitive with the £23,490 Nissan Leaf. A Ford spokesperson said “Ford aims to be competitive in every segment it sells cars in.”

Advertisement - Article continues below

The price will be supplemented by a £5,000 grant from government for plug-in cars, which the Leaf also gets.

The Ford Focus Electric is built in the same factory as the standard engine-powered Focus, and follows the company’s ‘One Ford’ concept – with the aim of selling cars almost unchanged across the globe.

The car uses an electric motor with lithium-ion batteries producing 143bhp and a range of up to 100 miles on a full charge. Charging takes around 3-4 hours from the built-in charger. A partial charge with a 60-mile range, takes a little less at 2-3 hours.

That means the Focus Electric is slightly outperformed by the Nissan Leaf, which can manage 124 miles on a full charge. It’s slightly faster, too, with a top speed of 90mph compared to the Focus’ 84mph.

It will also feature a user interface called SmartGauge that tells the driver the range they have left and how much energy they are using with the climate control and audio system turned on. Also included is a clever system that collects battery charge when braking, and a Brake Coach feature which encourages gradual braking to maximise the recouped charge.

Ford is planning more electric vehicles in 2014, including the Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid and a new Ford Mondeo Hybrid.

There’s no road tax or London Congestion Charge to pay with the Ford Focus Electric, while a full charge should only cost a few pounds.

For the full Ford range, visit the CarBuyer Ford reviews page.

Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

Ford Focus ST review – a great handling hatch, made hotter
Ford Focus ST Track Pack front 3/4
In-depth reviews
11 Apr 2024

Ford Focus ST review – a great handling hatch, made hotter

The best company cars 2024
The best company cars hero
Best cars
8 Jan 2024

The best company cars 2024

The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2024
Fastest hot hatchbacks hero
Best cars
2 Jan 2024

The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2024

Top 10 best hot hatchbacks 2024
Best hot hatchbacks
Best cars
2 Jan 2024

Top 10 best hot hatchbacks 2024

Most Popular

Best new car deals 2024: this week’s best PCP finance offers
Carbuyer best new car deals hero
Deals
1 Nov 2024

Best new car deals 2024: this week’s best PCP finance offers

Best used cars: our 2025 Best Used Car Award winners
Carbuyer best used cars 2025
Best cars
30 Oct 2024

Best used cars: our 2025 Best Used Car Award winners

It’s official – the Dacia Duster is the Carbuyer Car of the Year 2025!
Carbuyer Car of the Year – Dacia Duster
News
23 Oct 2024

It’s official – the Dacia Duster is the Carbuyer Car of the Year 2025!

Tips & advice

View All
Car dashboard warning lights: what does each symbol mean?
Car dashboard symbols and meanings
Tips and advice
21 Oct 2024

Car dashboard warning lights: what does each symbol mean?

Electric car charging stations: public networks, charger types, apps and maps
Charging station
Tips and advice
23 Jul 2024

Electric car charging stations: public networks, charger types, apps and maps

PCP vs HP – which type of car finance is right for you?
PCP vs HP
Tips and advice
17 May 2022

PCP vs HP – which type of car finance is right for you?

Average speed cameras: how do they work?
Average speed cameras: how do they work?
Tips and advice
21 Mar 2024

Average speed cameras: how do they work?

Best cars

View All
Top 10 best car interiors
Peugeot 208 hatchback
Best cars
25 Jun 2021

Top 10 best car interiors

Top 10 best electric cars 2024
Best electric cars
Best cars
16 May 2024

Top 10 best electric cars 2024

Top 10 best cheap-to-run cars 2024
The best cheap-to-run cars 2023
Best cars
2 Jan 2024

Top 10 best cheap-to-run cars 2024

The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2024
Fastest hot hatchbacks hero
Best cars
2 Jan 2024

The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2024