Powertrain and battery Ford Focus Electric
the charging port in production version located on left front fender
ford used complete electric drive train developed , supplied magna international, , advanced lithium-ion battery system being engineered ford in cooperation supplier compact power, inc., subsidiary of lg chem. full recharge using car s 6.6 kw charger takes 3–4 hours original model , 5.5 hours 2017 model using sae j1772-2009 charging station powered standard 240 volt socket. 120-volt convenience cord included allowing recharging north american standard 120-volt outlets take 20 hours original model , 30 hours 2017 model. ford added fast charging option 2017 model, using combined charging system connector provide dc charging @ 50 kw.
the advanced battery system uses active liquid cooling , heating thermal management system precondition , regulate temperature in battery system. feature helps maximize battery life , driving range. active liquid system heats or chills coolant before pumping through battery cooling system. loop regulates temperature throughout system against external conditions. on hot day cooled liquid absorbs heat battery pack, dispersing through radiator before pumping through chiller again. on cold day heated liquid warms batteries, gradually bringing system’s temperature level allows efficiently accept charge energy , provide enough discharge power expected vehicle performance.
ford conducted research define optimal location of charge port focus electric , ford c-max energi plug-in hybrid. carmaker decided locate port in left front fender such location more convenient home charging, ford found customers do. side location avoids areas high risk of damage in event of small crashes. ford says fact driving factor in choice of side location rather rear or front.
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