 | To help you make the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), and get the most out of their EVs, Ford is offering more than just the vehicle. We are delivering a total electric vehicle lifestyle. |
No Range AnxietyWe have designed in-vehicle communications to make on-board energy management a rewarding and fun part of the ownership experience. For example, the vehicle can analyze individual driving styles, as well as climate control and other options, to provide tailored information about range and remaining charge. The system also includes a trip planner feature to help drivers plan their trip based on the available battery range and the location of charging stations. The trip planning system integrates information about driving style and the driving efficiency “coach” to help drivers go farther on their remaining charge by maximizing regenerative braking, turning down the air conditioning or other efficient driving actions. |  |
 | MyFord MoblieDrivers will also be able to manage their Focus Electric remotely using the Ford-developed MyFord Mobile app in the U.S. The MyFord Mobile app provides a suite of additional remote communications. Drivers can get instant vehicle status information, monitor the car’s state of charge and current range, get alerts when it requires charging, remotely program charge settings and download vehicle data for analysis from their smartphone or a secure Ford website. All of the vehicle’s screens and control panels are integrated into the MyFord Mobile app’s smartphone display, so that drivers can move seamlessly from their car to their phone displays. |
Easy ChargingThe Focus Electric uses a best-in-class at-home charge time of just over three hours when using a 240V charge station installed in the customer’s garage. That’s half the time it takes our competitors to charge up. Drivers can choose times when their car must be charged up and ready to go and set up a charging schedule that dictates when the charging starts and stops to meet those needs. They can also control vehicle charging using Value Charging by Microsoft, a system that communicates with local utilities and sets up charging times based on when utility rates are lowest in their area. Ford is currently the only auto manufacturer to offer a “plug-and-play” charging system that is easy to install and portable, so you can take it with you if you move or move it to a new location in your existing garage. |  |
We are now taking orders for the 2012 Electric Focus. To see if the Electric Lifestyle is for you, please fill out the request form below. We will send you an email with more information and put you on a waiting list so you can be among the first to own the Focus Electric
