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

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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 Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD (2021-2025) for as low as , while the Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh (2011-2017) begins at €7990.

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

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

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

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

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

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 Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh
Length 4751 mm 4358 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2129 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1921 mm 1823 mm
Height 1624 mm 1466 mm
Wheelbase 2890 mm 2649 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 Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD Ford Focus Electric 23 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1992 kg 1700 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 854 l 237 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 2041 l 1125 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 117 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1600 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 7.7 4
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