Video Summary
Here is a summary of the 2017 Ford Focus Electric YouTube video review:- It is a base model car with Oxford White exterior and tan eco-friendly cloth interior.
- Walkaround includes showing exterior features and some details.
- Interior includes button pressing and video display demonstration.
- On the road, it was driven through twisty roads, on the highway, and through a tunnel to show driving impressions.
- Battery pack size improved from 23 to 33.5 kW, with 46% increase but similar weight to older model at 3600 pounds.
- Features fast charging capabilities.
- Using a fast charger gets to 80% charge in 30 minutes.
- Level 2 charger charges car in 5.5 hours versus 3.5 hours for prior model.
- Magna-supplied powertrain is carried over, producing 143 horsepower and 184 pounds of torque.
- The 0-60 time is around 10 seconds.
- EPA range is 115 miles, up from 76.
- Rear suspension is multi-link for better handling and a smoother ride.
- Has a five-star crash rating.
- Eco-friendly cloth interior made from 100% recycled material; foam is derived from soy beans.
- Styling has preserved the original car design, but the grill, badging, and left side charging port is different.
- Rear seats have large batteries that impact storage space.
- The electric version loses 10 cubic feet, down from 23.3 to 14.4 (seats up) and 43.9 to 33.2 (seats down).
- Sold only 7000 units between 2012 and 2016.
- The "Achilles heel" of the car is the massive battery packs that disrupt cargo capacity.
- Does not provide exact percentage for battery, but rather relies on light indication.
- Nice ambient lighting.
- Is equipped with Ford Sync 3.
