2017 Ford Focus Electric Hatchback

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$29,120
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Superb handling and comfy ride quality

Cramped rear row seats

Range increased from the previous 76 miles to 115 miles

High-quality cabin with excellent noise isolation

Disappointing range compared to rivals despite the increase

No other significant changes for 2017

Plenty of standard features

Unimpressive acceleration

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 2017 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#39;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 9 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
    • 10-way power front seats
    • 14-speaker Revel sound system
    • Real leather upholstery

Compare to similar cars

Price

$29,120

Engine

electric

Rating

6.48

Horsepower

143 hp

Torque

184 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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electric

8.48

200 hp

266 lb.-ft.

5

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$29,500- $32,500

electric

6.69

118 hp

215 lb.-ft.

5

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$22,995

electric

6.58

66 hp @ 3000 rpm

145 lb.-ft.

4

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$30,680- $36,790

electric

7.19

107 hp

187 lb.-ft.

5

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$30,495- $36,995

electric

6.99

134 hp

214 lb.-ft.

5

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2017 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 sec15 sec-
    9.6 sec--
    9.7 sec--
    9.7 sec17.3 sec-
    13 sec20.7 sec91 mph

    2017 Ford Focus Electric Hatchback vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      SourceCompare
      118 mpg96 mpg107 mpg
      127 mpg122 mpg125 mpg
      126 mpg111 mpg119 mpg
      127 mpg110 mpg119 mpg
      124 mpg101 mpg113 mpg
      121 mpg102 mpg112 mpg

      2017 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 in.71.7 in.57.1 in.5.5 in.106.3 in.
        175 in.69.7 in.61 in.6.3 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.
        144.7 in.62.4 in.63.6 in.6.1 in.100.4 in.

        2017 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.33.2 cu.ft.
          22.8 cu.ft.93.5 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.84.7 cu.ft.50.4 cu.ft.
          23.8 cu.ft.96.2 cu.ft.41.8 cu.ft.
          23.6 cu.ft.92.4 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.
          16.9 cu.ft.81.4 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.

          2017 Ford Focus Electric Hatchback vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            83.1 cu.ft.14.5 cu.ft.33.2 cu.ft.79 ft.
            50.4 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.50.4 cu.ft.-
            30 cu.ft.23.6 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.-
            41.8 cu.ft.23.8 cu.ft.41.8 cu.ft.-
            15.4 cu.ft.16.9 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.-
            52.7 cu.ft.22.8 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.-

            2017 Ford Focus Electric Hatchback vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              827 lbs.3640 lbs.
              926 lbs.3164 lbs.
              -2579 lbs.
              -3563 lbs.
              1108 lbs.3323 lbs.
              976 lbs.2455 lbs.

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