What is the Ford Focus Electric?
The Focus Electric is a battery-powered version of Ford’s compact Focus hatchback. It keeps the familiar five-door shape, with an electric motor and battery in place of a combustion engine.
It belongs to the Focus’s third generation, which ran from 2012 to 2018 in the United States and Canada, and from 2013 to 2018 in Europe. European production began in 2013, making it Ford’s first fully electric vehicle built in Europe. The car shared the Focus’s existing design rather than adopting a separate body style.
Engines and power
The Focus Electric has no combustion engine. Its electric motor is rated at 45 kW (61 PS) in EU registration figures and 107 kW (145 PS) in Canadian NRCan listings. These published ratings vary by market.
Where was the Focus Electric sold?
The Focus Electric appears in US EPA listings for 2012–2018, Canadian NRCan listings for 2013–2018 and EU registration figures for 2013–2019. France’s ADEME listing includes an electric version for 2015.
Questions and answers
Was the Ford Focus Electric a hybrid?
No. It used an electric motor and battery, and its listed fuel type is electric.
When was the Focus Electric sold in Europe?
Its European generation years are 2013–2018, while EU registration figures extend through 2019.
How much power did it have?
The EU registration listing gives 45 kW (61 PS), while Canada’s NRCan listing gives 107 kW (145 PS).
Was the Focus Electric sold in France?
Yes. France’s ADEME listing includes an electric version for 2015.
