2018 Ford Focus Electric Hatchback

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$29,120
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Excellent ride quality and sporty handling

Even average adults wouldn't be

Remains unchanged for 2018

Upscale and silent cabin

Rivals offer a better range

Loaded with standard features for the price it is offered

Many advanced safety features aren't available even as an option

Specs & Features

$29,120

price

143 hp

horsepower

184 lb.-ft.

torque

1-Speed Direct Drive

transmission

electric FWD 1A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Belonging to the compact hatchback segment, the Ford Focus Electric Hatchback carries all the qualities of a true electric vehicle. With a starting price of MSRP $29,120, the Ford Focus Electric offers a single trim. This puts it in direct competition with cars like the Volkswagen e-Golf, the Nissan Leaf, and the Chevrolet Bolt. There aren't any powertrain options to explore here. The Focus Electric Hatchback is equipped with a single motor setup and a 33.5-kWh battery with a rated power output of 143 horsepower. Through this setup, the Focus Electric Hatchback gets a range of 115 miles. In a straight line, the Focus Electric Hatchback clocks a 0-60 of 9.9 seconds. While the powertrain leaves you devoid of choices, the choice is instead offered through the 8 beautiful colors available for the car.

Buying Advice

the Ford Focus Electric Hatchback is a capable and well-made EV in its segment. There is only one trim offered while you get an option to upgrade to leather-trimmed seats with an 8-way power driver’s seat.

Trims

    Base
    $29,120 onwards
    • 17-inch painted-aluminum wheels
    • 3 - 1st row LCD monitor
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist

Compare to similar cars

Price

$29,120

Engine

electric

Rating

6.55

Horsepower

143 hp

Torque

184 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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electric

6.99

170 hp @ 4800 rpm

184 lb.-ft.

4

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electric

8.27

200 hp

266 lb.-ft.

5

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$29,500- $36,000

electric

6.87

118 hp

215 lb.-ft.

5

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$29,990- $36,200

electric

7.38

147 hp @ 3282 rpm

236 lb.-ft.

5

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$23,800- $29,100

electric

7.86

80 hp

118 lb.-ft.

2

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electric

8.45

134 hp

214 lb.-ft.

5

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2018 Ford Focus Electric Hatchback vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.9 sec17.7 sec85 mph
    6.5 sec14.9 sec-
    7.66 sec--
    9.6 sec-93 mph
    9.7 sec17.3 sec-
    9.7 sec--

    2018 Ford Focus Electric Hatchback vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      118 mpg96 mpg107 mpg-
      127 mpg122 mpg125 mpg-
      127 mpg110 mpg119 mpg416/572 mi.
      126 mpg111 mpg119 mpg-
      127 mpg106 mpg117 mpg360/517.5 mi.
      125 mpg100 mpg113 mpg-

      2018 Ford Focus Electric Hatchback vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        172.9 in.71.8 in.58.2 in.7 in.104.3 in.
        176.4 in.70.5 in.61.4 in.5.9 in.106.3 in.
        176 in.71.7 in.57.1 in.5.5 in.106.3 in.
        168.1 in.70.8 in.57.2 in.5 in.103.5 in.
        164 in.69.5 in.62.8 in.6 in.102.4 in.
        158.3 in.69.9 in.62.9 in.5.5 in.101.2 in.

        2018 Ford Focus Electric Hatchback vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          14.2 cu.ft.90.7 cu.ft.33.2 cu.ft.
          16.9 cu.ft.81.4 cu.ft.56.6 cu.ft.
          22.8 cu.ft.-52.7 cu.ft.
          15.1 cu.ft.93.2 cu.ft.36.9 cu.ft.
          23.6 cu.ft.92.4 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.
          23 cu.ft.96.2 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.

          2018 Ford Focus Electric Hatchback vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            33.2 cu.ft.14.2 cu.ft.33.2 cu.ft.
            52.7 cu.ft.22.8 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
            36.9 cu.ft.15.1 cu.ft.36.9 cu.ft.
            30 cu.ft.23.6 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.
            7.8 cu.ft.7.8 cu.ft.7.8 cu.ft.
            81.4 cu.ft.16.9 cu.ft.56.6 cu.ft.

            2018 Ford Focus Electric Hatchback vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              827 lbs.3640 lbs.
              919 lbs.3455 lbs.
              838 lbs.2961 lbs.
              -3563 lbs.
              1020 lbs.3433 lbs.
              1025 lbs.3164 lbs.

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