Ford Focus EV

[Robert.Boston]

That picture above looks a lot like what I imagine GenIII would look like. That front grill opening looks really familiar, and that almost-coupe slope down to a hatchback. IMO, Ford's done a very nice job with the design of the Focus EV.

 

[Mycroft]

The Fusion looks even better!

 

[AnOutsider]

The Focus actually is fairly aerodynamic: 0.295 cd. It also has active shutters to close off the grille at highway speeds. The Leaf's cd is 0.29. It's good but not "super-aerodynamic" (plenty of other hatches also have the same cd).

Seems like the odd headlights were a wasted effort -- though I vaguely remember there being something about the headlights were more to push air around the side mirrors and reduce drag and wind noise?

That picture above looks a lot like what I imagine GenIII would look like. That front grill opening looks really familiar, and that almost-coupe slope down to a hatchback. IMO, Ford's done a very nice job with the design of the Focus EV.

IMO Ford has been kicking a$$ all over, beginning with the Edge and then the redesigns trickling down to the other models. My favorite of The Big 3 by far

 

[TEG]

Seems like the odd headlights were a wasted effort -- though I vaguely remember there being something about the headlights were more to push air around the side mirrors and reduce drag and wind noise?...

Specifically they said to reduce wind noise. It seems that 'quiet cabin' was a primary design goal even if it meant a hit to the styling, aerodynamics and range.

 

[EVNow]

Specifically they said to reduce wind noise. It seems that 'quiet cabin' was a primary design goal even if it meant a hit to the styling, aerodynamics and range.

Quiet cabin & good headroom at the back. Better headroom meant a flatter roof which increased CD.

 

[richkae]

I'm keen to see an objective comparison of cargo volume with the Leaf. The Focus EV loses a bunch of trunk to its battery.

 

[EVNow]

I'm keen to see an objective comparison of cargo volume with the Leaf. The Focus EV loses a bunch of trunk to its battery.

Ford hasn't published the spec (they have published all dimensions except cargo space !). Nor has EPA in their website yet.

 

[NigelM]

Ford hasn't published the spec (they have published all dimensions except cargo space !). Nor has EPA in their website yet.

Today: http://evworld.com/news.cfm?newsid=27495

SYNOPSIS: EPA rates the Focus Electric at 99 mpg equivalent in highway driving and 110 mpg equivalent in city driving.

Also on Bloomberg: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-02/ford-says-focus-electric-car-rated-at-105-mpg-equivalent-by-epa.html

 

[NigelM]

BTW, every time I see it I can't help thinking this:

 

[ElSupreme]

BTW, every time I see it I can't help thinking this:

View attachment 4567

Except that one won't be hard pressed to go 80 miles on a single charge!

 

[vfx]

Same

 

[dpeilow]

 

[NigelM]

Same

Ummm....that was my point. I (badly) photoshopped the Focus to replace the ford logo with the Tesla one. Change the grill to a black nose and it looks just like a Tesla (3G?)


P.S. The world loves to be deceived.

 

[vfx]

Ummm....that was my point. I (badly) photoshopped the Focus to replace the ford logo with the Tesla one. Change the grill to a black nose and it looks just like a Tesla (3G?)

And that was my point. Same same.

 

[ElSupreme]

Ummm....that was my point. I (badly) photoshopped the Focus to replace the ford logo with the Tesla one. Change the grill to a black nose and it looks just like a Tesla (3G?)


P.S. The world loves to be deceived.

And that was my point. Same same.

And that was my point. Except Tesla would put more juice under the floorboards!

Same. Same. Same.

:smile:

 

[shark2k]

You are all confusing me lol.

-Shark2k

 

[EVNow]

Today: http://evworld.com/news.cfm?newsid=27495

Also on Bloomberg: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-02/ford-says-focus-electric-car-rated-at-105-mpg-equivalent-by-epa.html

We were talking specifically about Cargo Space.

 

[ljbad4life]

We were talking specifically about Cargo Space.

Well after seeing both the leaf and focus ev in person. I have to say:

1)Cargo room is roughly the same between the Ford Focus and the Leaf (with the rear seats up). Yes even with the Focus' battery pack in the rear, it's the same (it might actually be a bit larger in the focus). The focus has a far deeper cargo area (look at a profile view of the focus, the rear behind the rear wheels is substantial). The Leaf's rear is thin(short in depth). With the seats up, the Focus still has plenty of room for luggage after the battery (and a bit of room on top)

2) The cargo area with the seats down is far more useful in the leaf thanks to the near flat loading area. Large objects won't fit in a focus.

 

[EVNow]

Focus ICE has 18 cu ft vs Leaf's 23 cu ft of cargo volume.

 

[ljbad4life]

Focus ICE has 18 cu ft vs Leaf's 23 cu ft of cargo volume.

However Nissan Measured it they are playing games IMHO. High roof, must account for the "extra" room

edit* The ICE version of Ford Focus is 23 cu ft (for the hatch back) vs 14 cu ft in the Nissan Leaf so I have no idea where you got those made up numbers from!