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Ford Focus Electric puts energy consumption on the mind

The Gazette -- The Ford Focus Electric is the first all-electric vehicle from Ford in North America. It can be charged at any of the Electric Circuit stations, such as this one at the Pierrefonds-Roxboro AMT train station.

Ford is the one of a handful of automakers to join the electric vehicle market with the introduction of their 2012 Focus Electric five-door hatchback.

And unlike other EVs out there, which have gone funky or futuristic with their models, Ford kept things pretty simple.

A few styling tweaks to the Focus, including a unique front end and the Electric badges everywhere, are about the only major differences you can see.

Personally, I like this approach even if some of the other electric models out there do look good in their own right.

Pricing for the Focus Electric starts

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Submitted Oct 28, 2012 By: Nicoalbum

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,590 Points:1,606,595 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 4:46:25 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse Fix or Repair Daily... keep it.
Gnusman53 Champion Author San Diego Posts:6,988 Points:1,108,420 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 9:47:17 AM Ignore Gnusman53 Report Abuse Batteries are dropping in price and improving in capabilities..... so it may not be much longer before technologic almost eliminates range as an excuse. And for hybrids, there should be no excuse now.....(grin)
Gnusman53 Champion Author San Diego Posts:6,988 Points:1,108,420 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 9:45:21 AM Ignore Gnusman53 Report Abuse For instance, the battery brings an additional charge to EVs, but eliminates most of the engine and drivetrain maintenance. For instance, how many valve jobs will an EV need in a 10-year span????? (grin)
Gnusman53 Champion Author San Diego Posts:6,988 Points:1,108,420 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 9:43:16 AM Ignore Gnusman53 Report Abuse Seems like some people like to pick nits (grin) when it comes to cars they don't like.
niceguytx Champion Author Houston Posts:13,685 Points:2,710,810 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 8:10:39 AM Ignore niceguytx Report Abuse I am glad they made it.
bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,802 Points:639,290 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2012 11:59:47 PM Ignore bston Report Abuse Ok
car253 Champion Author Ohio Posts:6,283 Points:1,466,670 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2012 7:39:56 PM Ignore car253 Report Abuse Too little car too much money and not very useful.
DanMtz Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,340 Points:1,240,400 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2012 6:53:36 PM Ignore DanMtz Report Abuse I won't buy one, but I hope a whole lot of others do.
crep1291 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:2,576 Points:480,635 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2012 10:34:24 AM Ignore crep1291 Report Abuse "at $42K, its twice the price of the gasoline version... Wish I could be more green, but can't afford it!!! " That's the inflated Canadian price. I believe the EV sells for ~35k USD south of the border.
Bussman Champion Author Dallas Posts:5,497 Points:1,355,960 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2012 3:11:51 AM Ignore Bussman Report Abuse Go Ford.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,934 Points:2,342,585 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2012 2:08:38 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Ford Focus Electric puts energy consumption on the mind, EV's have very limited range, slow recharging time, limited recharging locations and can be very expensive. If only the US automakers could learn from the Japanese and build vehicles that the public will buy in large quanities and makes them a profit with every sale. There's still a ways to go before EV's and Inbreds can hold their own and prove they are worth it. My current vehicle was paid off many years ago and I don't need any new car payments now! I will drive my current vehicle into the ground before buying anything new, used, EV, Inbred, diesel, hydrogen, alternative fuel, CNG, concept and certainly not a Prius, Tesla, Leaf or Volt! Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! XII/XXII/MMXII!
SkooterG Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,359 Points:327,835 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 11:49:29 PM Ignore SkooterG Report Abuse Cool! But it's still to freaking expensive for mass appeal.
speedraider Champion Author Orlando Posts:3,658 Points:1,641,970 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 11:34:01 PM Ignore speedraider Report Abuse ok
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,453 Points:660,025 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 11:20:13 PM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse Don't want one.
pyndasky Champion Author Maryland Posts:9,985 Points:1,778,880 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 11:12:47 PM Ignore pyndasky Report Abuse at $42K, its twice the price of the gasoline version... Wish I could be more green, but can't afford it!!!
Fitwit Champion Author Stockton Posts:6,382 Points:1,352,705 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 11:08:45 PM Ignore Fitwit Report Abuse Tantalizing.
Shaduu Veteran Author Twin Cities Posts:315 Points:84,775 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 11:06:52 PM Ignore Shaduu Report Abuse Ford is getting to be like toyota and not in a good way they both have lots of recalls.
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gilfarm Champion Author Alabama Posts:6,781 Points:1,945,915 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 11:05:16 PM Ignore gilfarm Report Abuse Old news!
ManOfLeisureII Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:1,859 Points:451,975 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 11:04:09 PM Ignore ManOfLeisureII Report Abuse Good luck
LanguageMan1 Champion Author Tampa Posts:11,707 Points:1,658,865 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:56:44 PM Ignore LanguageMan1 Report Abuse Well, it's good to see that it's on people's minds to a degree.
melvindale Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,438 Points:351,230 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:56:42 PM Ignore melvindale Report Abuse A step forward from Ford.
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,776 Points:410,615 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:54:06 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse How do you feel about taxpayer subsidies for the Colorado Springs fire department, @GManCo? I'll bet you were glad they were around this summer.
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Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,776 Points:410,615 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:52:02 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse @HYEgasCA, if I wanted America to fail, I would give huge taxbreaks to energy sectors that rake in massive profits while polluting our air, land, and water; all while making our people sicker.
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GManCo Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:4,986 Points:948,890 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:48:55 PM Ignore GManCo Report Abuse As long as it is not subsidized by the tax payers.
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,776 Points:410,615 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:47:49 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse @nimpy, you sound like someone from 1902 who saw their first automobile and said, "That'll never catch on. It's a rich man's toy."
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Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,776 Points:410,615 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:45:34 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse If you don't like Ford, then what do you drive, @PoohMcGoo?
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,776 Points:410,615 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:44:31 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse The article said 4 hours to a full charge using 220V, @Aserdaten. 20 hours using 110V but those times are much longer than charging the battery from zero to 80% full. It's that last 20% which takes so long because the batteries need a trickle charge to top them off.
frostyWV Champion Author West Virginia Posts:2,339 Points:519,235 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:43:01 PM Ignore frostyWV Report Abuse none here.
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,776 Points:410,615 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:42:17 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse Saw my first EV charging station outside of Manhattan today. A local 7/11 in my neighborhood has two charging stations in their parking lot and I certainly do NOT live in an upscale part of town.
C.Carpets All-Star Author Oakland Posts:541 Points:2,086,470 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:39:50 PM Ignore C.Carpets Report Abuse Don't want a car that is only practical for commuting.
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tweety258 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,519 Points:1,445,950 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:37:32 PM Ignore tweety258 Report Abuse Hey, KidKorona--I've heard that one and "Found On Road Dead." !!!
KidKorona Sophomore Author California Posts:137 Points:232,120 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:34:21 PM Ignore KidKorona Report Abuse What was it FORD stood for, oh yeah, Fix Or Repair Daily.
Aserdaten Champion Author Florida Posts:3,465 Points:2,049,980 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:33:53 PM Ignore Aserdaten Report Abuse The range of this car seems a bit on the low side, but I have no idea how its competitors compare with that figure. The time to charge wasn't mentioned, unless I missed it somewhere.
civicdutie Champion Author Rochester Posts:4,496 Points:951,435 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:33:48 PM Ignore civicdutie Report Abuse It's on my mind, but not a small car.
postcard9 All-Star Author Massachusetts Posts:883 Points:513,945 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:33:37 PM Ignore postcard9 Report Abuse I'd drive one. If it were practical for my application.
gumbyrex Champion Author Fresno Posts:3,281 Points:756,040 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:33:29 PM Ignore gumbyrex Report Abuse Love to see more electric cars competing in the open market. Competition will bring the prices down and produce a better vehicle.
PoohMcGoo Champion Author Alabama Posts:3,062 Points:797,360 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:30:00 PM Ignore PoohMcGoo Report Abuse No thanks, it's a ford.
DustyHorse Champion Author Virginia Posts:6,067 Points:1,387,845 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:29:29 PM Ignore DustyHorse Report Abuse Keep going Ford.
idigau22 Champion Author Washington Posts:23,388 Points:3,199,040 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:28:02 PM Ignore idigau22 Report Abuse Buy Ford! Help my stock!!!
GAS1251 Champion Author Texas Posts:5,133 Points:1,623,305 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:26:55 PM Ignore GAS1251 Report Abuse Like the Focus, but personally would stick with a gas-engined model.
WIPACKERFAN Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,789 Points:1,840,525 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:23:38 PM Ignore WIPACKERFAN Report Abuse Ok. Not for me.
wayoung56 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,785 Points:815,310 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:22:55 PM Ignore wayoung56 Report Abuse Still priced out of reach for most folks...
cssco Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,311 Points:1,748,605 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:21:54 PM Ignore cssco Report Abuse At the going rate of $41K a copy I do not see a Ford Focus in my future.
dollarwatcher Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:7,930 Points:1,532,295 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:21:16 PM Ignore dollarwatcher Report Abuse An EV is a status symbol for the rich and famous.
carpenter4u Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,436 Points:614,145 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 10:21:03 PM Ignore carpenter4u Report Abuse Ford is going the extra mile to give the consumer something it can live with instead of something you are embarrassed to drive