Specifications 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.
connectivity , other features
lateral view of 2012 ford focus electric
the ford focus electric introduce new features , high level of technological connectivity including unique version of myford touch driver connect system adapted electric vehicles, new value charging feature powered microsoft , smartphone application called myford mobile owners can use control , charge vehicles remotely.
the specialized version of myford touch technology focus electric offers innovative presentation of vehicle information, such battery state of charge, distance charge points, range budget , expected range margin. system’s myview feature allows drivers access more vehicle data including electrical demands of vehicle accessories such air conditioning, can impact driving range. feature used plan multiple-stop journeys within car’s range , locate charging stations. improved myford touch system allow drivers customize display on case-by-case basis according owners daily, weekly or monthly driving needs.
ford s leaf road logo badge focus electric car
inspired in ford fusion hybrid growing green leaves of first-generation smartgauge ecoguide, focus electric cluster display uses blue butterflies represent surplus range beyond drivers charge point destination, more butterflies shown greater range is, , blue butterflies gradually disappear car’s battery depleted. ford says designers inspired butterfly effect, phenomenon in small change, such choosing drive electric vehicle, can have enormous impact. @ end of each trip display screen provides distance driven, miles gained through regenerative braking, energy consumed , comparative gasoline savings achieved driving electric.
the display cluster integrated myford touch map-based navigation system using car’s center stack 8-inch touch screen. after driver adds destinations, including next charge point, navigation system, system provides coaching advice driver behaviors such optimizing regenerative braking , accelerating without drawing energy; or on how achieve desired range, or if travel plans need adjusted. on-board navigation system provides ecoroute option based on characteristics of efficient ev driving.
the 2012 focus electric planned include warning sounds alert pedestrians of presence when electric car running @ low speeds. ford developed 4 alternative sounds, , in june 2011 involved car fans asking them pick favorite 4 potential warning sounds through focus electric facebook page. however, ford decided hold off including warning sounds unless federal legislation required it, , no such system implemented on production vehicle.
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