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2017 Ford Focus Electric Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Remarkably, the Ford Focus Electric is now in its sixth model year, although it’s still sold in limited numbers and only in certain regions of the U.S. This 5-door hatchback is currently the only full battery-electric vehicle (EV) sold by Ford, and it competes with other EVs like the Nissan Leaf, Volkswagen e-Golf, Chevrolet Bolt, and the new Hyundai Ioniq Electric. For 2017, the Ford Focus Electric gets a much-needed boost in battery capacity as well as all-new standard DC fast charging. Visually, the Focus Electric looks almost identical to the gas-powered Focus other than some badging and a charging port located ahead of the driver’s door. Underneath, it’s largely the same vehicle as well, aside from the obvious difference in powertrain. For 2017, the Focus Electric is offered in one trim level starting at around $30,000, although tax credits and other EV incentives can drop that cost substantially.
Driving the front wheels of the 2017 Focus Electric is a 107-kilowatt (143 hp) electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack, which was enlarged from 23 to 34 kilowatt-hours for added range. The old Focus Electric managed only 76 miles of range, which was disappointing even in the early days of mass-market EVs. While enough for a commute, the Focus Electric was ultimately beaten by competitors like the Chevrolet Bolt, which has over 200 miles of range. The larger battery pack for 2017 bumps the range to 115 miles, and while that’s a big increase proportionally, it’s still barely enough to get you from San Francisco to San Jose and back. The 2017 Focus Electric is also slightly more fuel-efficient, with a combined fuel-economy rating that has jumped from 105 to 107 MPGe.
Other than its electric powertrain, the Focus Electric is largely the same car as the gasoline Focus, and it’s even built at the same facility. That means sharp handling and a fun driving experience for a 5-door commuter car—the batteries do make the car heavier, but as with most EVs, most of the bulk sits down low and makes for a fairly flat, planted car even when cornering. Like other EVs, the Focus Electric also features regenerative braking to recover the kinetic energy accumulated when the car slows down.
Because of its size, price, and limited range, the Focus Electric will be relegated mostly to urban commuting, which is fortunately where it’s at its best. Electric motors make their torque immediately rather than on acceleration like conventional internal-combustion engines, so the Focus Electric is useful for short spurts of power between lights or in traffic. At anything above highway speeds, though, the car starts to run out of grunt.
Interiors of other EVs like the BMW i3 are intentionally quirky and futuristic—in part to show off the fact that they’re electric—but the Focus Electric’s cabin will be quite familiar to anyone who has been inside a regular Focus. Some screens in the instrument cluster are different, but it’s virtually the same as the gas-powered Focus with a fit and finish similar to that of other cars at this price point. DC fast charging has been added for 2017, but the charger still sits in the rear of the car and cuts down on cargo area, which is one of the appeals of a hatchback in the first place. Focus Electric owners can sync their smartphone with the car via an app to monitor various operating characteristics, and 2017 models come with the new Sync 3 voice-activated infotainment system.
The Focus Electric hasn’t been crash tested yet, but the gasoline variant earned a 5-star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2016 model and Good scores on most crash tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for 2017, aside from an Acceptable rating in the tough small-overlap front test. As for driver-assistance features, the standard reversing camera somewhat makes up for the car’s poor rear visibility. Although the 2017 Focus Electric is suitable only as a commuter vehicle with little to help it stand out against its competitors, it remains a solid choice in the still quite limited EV market.
User reviews for 2017 Ford Focus Electric
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by Nazieh H
Aug 11, 2021
It is a great car I used it for 3 years without any problems Aug 11, 2021
by Anonymous
Oct 15, 2020
If you want a used electric car for local travel, a 2017 or 2018 Ford Focus Electric could be good choice. It drives well; its fun to drive. Im big and the driving position was plenty roomy, and the seat was comfy. I dont recommend it if you cant conveniently charge at home or work. Keep in mind the 115 mile range when fully charged. Beware the more commonly available 2012-2016 models as their range is only 76 miles. Oct 15, 2020
by John D
Mar 15, 2020
Short range but cheap to drive
Reliable car.
Quite comfortable o luggage Mar 15, 2020
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2017 Ford Focus Electric Pricing
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Sony · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 10.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.6 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Bottle holders: 2 · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 7.82
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 34 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 143 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 107 · Electric Motor Torque: 184 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE Combo CCS · Electric motor charging time: 5.5 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 115
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: app marketplace integration · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. (dual) · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer