2012 Ford Focus Electric Hatchback

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$39,200
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Superb handling

Availability limited to some states

No significant changes for 2012

Impressive ride quality

Finicky infotainment unit

Loaded with modern tech and features

Specs & Features

$39,200

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 2012 Ford Focus Electric Hatchback carries all the qualities of a true electric vehicle. With a starting price of MSRP of $39,200, the 2012 Ford Focus Electric offers only one trim. This puts it in direct competition with cars like the Nissan Leaf Hatchback. There aren#39;t any powertrain options to explore here. The Focus Electric is equipped with a single 107-kilowatt electric motor and a 23 kWh battery with a rated power output of 143 horsepower. Through this setup, the Focus Electric gets a range of 76 miles. In a straight line, the Focus Electric clocks a 0-60 of 9.6 seconds. While the powertrain leaves you devoid of choices, the choice is instead offered through the 6 beautiful colors available for the car.

Buying Advice

The 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid is an efficient but expensive hatchback offered in a single trim. However, there are some optional features offered. We recommend adding leather-trimmed seats with heated front seats to the car included in Winter package. 

Trims

    BEV
    $39,200 onwards
    • 17-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 3 - 1st row LCD monitor
    • ABS Traction control
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Rain sensing windsheild wiper
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$39,200

Engine

electric

Rating

7.78

Horsepower

143 hp

Torque

184 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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$29,125- $31,125

electric

8.09

66 hp

145 lb.-ft.

4

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$35,200- $37,250

electric

7.79

107 hp

207 lb.-ft.

5

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$12,490- $17,690

electric

8.09

70 hp @ 5800 rpm

68 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

2

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2012 Ford Focus Electric Hatchback vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    10.3 sec17.0 sec80 mph
    9.03 sec17.8 sec93 mph
    10 sec17.3 sec-
    14 sec25 sec-

    2012 Ford Focus Electric Hatchback vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      110 mpg99 mpg105 mpg--
      126 mpg99 mpg113 mpg--
      106 mpg92 mpg99 mpg--
      34 mpg38 mpg36 mpg8.7 gal.295.8/330.6 mi.

      2012 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.5 in.104.3 in.
        175 in.69.7 in.61 in.6.3 in.106.3 in.
        144.7 in.62.4 in.63.6 in.6.1 in.100.4 in.
        106.1 in.61.4 in.60.7 in.5 in.73.5 in.

        2012 Ford Focus Electric Hatchback vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          14.5 cu.ft.90.7 cu.ft.44.8 cu.ft.
          14.5 cu.ft.98.3 cu.ft.24 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.104.5 cu.ft.50.4 cu.ft.
          7.8 cu.ft.45.4 cu.ft.7.8 cu.ft.

          2012 Ford Focus Electric Hatchback vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            44.8 cu.ft.14.5 cu.ft.44.8 cu.ft.
            24 cu.ft.14.5 cu.ft.24 cu.ft.
            18.6 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.50.4 cu.ft.
            7.8 cu.ft.7.8 cu.ft.7.8 cu.ft.

            2012 Ford Focus Electric Hatchback vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              827 lbs.3640 lbs.
              750 lbs.2579 lbs.
              507 lbs.1808 lbs.
              956 lbs.3385 lbs.

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