They must have been inspired by Colin Chapman because they’ve managed to “simplify and add” silence. There is basically one option on the FFE: $1000 for what it calls “Light Stone” leather - shaming Nissan’s nickel-and-diming trim levels, and for less money.įit and finish is excellent with no squeaks or rattles. All of the touch points, and materials are far better than what one would expect for a car of this price. Ford has really stepped up its game, and the experience in operating the Ford Focus Electric is far nicer than the other market comparables. It has been about 10 years since I last cross-shopped against Ford, and I was really surprised when I got into the Focus Electric’s leather-clad Titanium trim-level interior. Only by checking for a tailpipe could you tell that there was no oil-burner inside.Ģ016 Ford Focus Electric’s interior is a fantastic place to spend a commute. If not for the charging port and the “electric” badging on the front doors and hatch, you’d be hard pressed to realize that it wasn’t an ICE. The FFE has a different grill and hood, but otherwise looks very similar to the ICE model. That’s not bad, as the design is still relevant, and has aged well. New for 2016 was the addition of Shadow Black and the Kona Blue metallic colours. The latter needs to be seen in the sunlight to appreciate how beautiful it actually is.Įven though it’s built on the same production line, the Ford Focus Electric does not look like its current internal combustion brethren. The Focus Electric is only available in the hatchback body style. But with only slight improvements, it will represent a version 1.5 in a 2.0 world.ĭoes that matter? If you could go out right now and get a very capable EV for a wicked price … who needs the newest toy on the block? The 2016 Ford Focus Electric represents a solid purchase and great step into the EV market for someone who is willing to jump in right now (if you can find one). It will show up at the dealerships in the next 4 months. What you’re reading is a culmination of my research and experience being a new customer to the EV marketplace.ĭesigned for the 2012 market, the 2016 Ford Focus Electric is at the end of what is widely considered the “first generation of modern electric vehicles.” The 2017 replacement model will receive some incremental upgrades to the EV equipment and probably switch to the current Focus body-style. I researched and I leased my 2016 Ford Focus Electric (named Joules) for 48 months. For the few of us who have one, we appreciate that Ford has made it, are happy to be driving it, and are saving thousands of dollars in maintenance and fuel costs compared to an internal combustion car.įull Disclosure: I am biased. Not all dealers want them, not all dealers can sell them, and they’re made in very limited quantities. Big thanks to CleanTechnica reader Jamez for this extremely in-depth and useful review of his 2016 Ford Focus Electric.ĭon’t be shocked if you didn’t know about it, Ford does not advertise or push that it has an amazing product on its hands.
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