Global EV Comparison: Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh vs Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh (2011-2017) for as low as €7990, while the Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) begins at .

The Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh (2011-2017) is a Hatchback, whereas the Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) is a SUV.

Property Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD
Years of Production 2011-2017 2021-2025
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Germany, USA China, Germany, USA
Body Style Hatchback SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €44990
Price Europe (Used) €7990 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 4.1 6.7

Range and Efficiency

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh (2011-2017).

Property Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD
Range (EPA) 122 km 393 km
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 455 km
Range (GCC) 119 km 382 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 23 kWh 60 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 19.6 kWh 57.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.5 kWh/100 km 15.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.07 km/kWh 6.64 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5 7.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh (2011-2017) has no DC fast charging capability, whereas the Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) can charge at up to 175 kW.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh (2011-2017) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 6.6 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) - Max Charging Power (DC) 175 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Type 1 (J1772) CCS Type 2 (Tesla)
Charging Score 2.8 6.3

Performance

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) is rear-wheel drive, while the Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh (2011-2017) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 107 kW 220 kW
Motor Power (hp) 143 hp 295 hp
Motor Torque 250 Nm 420 Nm
0-100 km/h 11.4 s 6.9 s
Top Speed 135 km/h 217 km/h
Performance Score 2.2 4.8

Dimensions

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD
Length 4358 mm 4751 mm
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 2129 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1823 mm 1921 mm
Height 1466 mm 1624 mm
Wheelbase 2649 mm 2890 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025), but the Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh (2011-2017) doesn’t have one.

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh (2011-2017) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1700 kg 1992 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 237 l 854 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1125 l 2041 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 117 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 4 7.7
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