Last December, Ford announced the addition of a rapid charging system for electric Focus 2017 while its autonomy would increase to 160 km.
Now, thanks to the guys InsideEVs.com, who claim to have a copy of the technical specifications of the new model, we know that the 2017 version of the electric Focus will have a battery (lithium ion water-cooled) of 33.5 kWh, representing a 46% increase in capacity.
Still can not give an official figure of autonomy, but if the current model with a battery of 23 kWh has a range (EPA) of 121 km, with 33.5 kWh should be 177 km, ie, 46% more. It is only an estimate, it will have to wait for the official figure, as other factors (weight, aerodynamics, electronic management) could alter this estimate.
With 170 km of autonomy, the Ford Focus could well rival the Nissan Leaf, at least until the new Leaf and its more than 320 km autonomy, Nissan announced. This increase would also enable face the Hyundai Ioniq, perhaps his most direct rival.
In addition, the new battery that would give more autonomy, the electric Focus 2017 equip a quick charger DC Combo with the CSS standard.
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