% No L3, but does have 6kW L2 charging capability %
http://metronews.ca/drive/1426668/ford-focus-delivers-fun-electric-option/ Ford Focus delivers fun, electric option July 15, 2015 | By Mike Goetz [image https://metronewsca.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/ford-focus-electric.jpg The 2015 Ford Focus Electric ] The Ford Focus Electric is an ideal electric vehicle (EV) for those who want to ease into the electrical revolution. It is based on, and looks identical to, the gas-powered Focus five-door hatchback. Driving feel also leans toward what petroleum users know and love. The C-platform it shares with all Focus models makes Focus Electric a bit heavier than the Nissan Leaf platform, which was conceived exclusively for EV use. The extra weight meant Ford also had to go with a bigger battery, which added even more weight. Net result: The EV has a credible, though not great, 120-kilometre range. Also biting into range is a cooling and heating system for the battery, and an air-conditioning system that seems to have a big appetite for electricity. The motor is hooked up to a single-speed transmission, which makes the super smooth electrical experience even smoother. The overall effect is a solid and secure-feeling small car, with the quiet refinement and initial acceleration launch of a big V8 or V6-powered sedan. At higher speeds the motor’s limitations show up, but around town, it’s a winner. A high level of content furthers the upscale feeling. This thing’s got everything: high-end stereo and navigation that responds to voice commands, backup camera, SiriusXM, Wi-Fi, 17-inch aluminum wheels, leather trim, and SmartGauge with EcoGuide instrument cluster. The latter helps you manage your charging and coaches you to drive in a manner to get the most out of your charge. One of the things it does is display flying butterflies when you’re doing well. A bit cute, but anything that’s so visually easy to take in actually does work. Otherwise, you need to apply yourself to learn all the charging options, and learn the Ford MyTouch system, which is not state-of-the-art intuitive. The rear seats are just as accommodating at those found in regular Focus models, but the big battery seriously compromises the cargo area. My daily commute is not long, but I do have one, and this Focus completed it all week, with some errand running, on one, overnight charge. And it did all its electrical magic with a very “natural” feel that didn’t need a lot of emotional adjustment on my part. [© 2015, Free Daily News] For EVLN posts use: http://evdl.org/evln/ {brucedp.150m.com} -- View this message in context: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-2015-Ford-Focus-EV-r-120km-tp4676850.html Sent from the Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
