How does it compare?
Range
When you take the FORD Focus Electric into consideration, boasting a range of 185 km (115 miles), it appears to be the dimmest bulb in the fixture. Meanwhile, the Nissan Leaf can stretch its legs to 240 km (150 miles), making those Sunday drives a tad longer. Then theres the Chevrolet Bolt EV offering a whopping 383 km (238 miles), a distance that finally justifies calling it a road trip. The BMW i3 is not shabby either, clocking 246 km (153 miles) on a single charge, giving it a respectable range in this class.
Acceleration
The Focus Electric might not win any drag races, nudging from 0 to 100 km/h in a leisurely 9.9 seconds. Compare that with the Nissan Leaf at 7.9 seconds and you start to feel every one of those additional seconds. The Chevrolet Bolt EV zips to 100 km/h in an impressive 6.5 seconds, while the BMW i3 clocks a respectable 7.3 seconds. Clearly, the Focus is the tortoise hoping the others tire out first.
Power
In terms of brute force, the Focus Electric yields 143 horsepower. Its a decent figure until you pit it against the Nissan Leaf with 147 hp, the Chevrolet Bolt EV flexing a serious 200 hp, and the sheer sophistication of the BMW i3 pushing 170 hp. In this league, the Focus might feel like a featherweight boxer in a heavyweight bout.
Charging Time
Charging time can be a game-changer here. The Focus Electric can juice up its 33.5 kWh battery in about 8 hours using a 240V outlet. The Nissan Leaf needs about 7.5 hours for its 40 kWh battery. Things get quicker with the Bolt EV, which needs about 9.5 hours for its 66 kWh, while the BMW i3 takes around 6 hours for its 42.2 kWh battery. Clearly, prolonged downtime isnt really the Focuss forte.
Price
Heres where the rubber meets the road. The FORD Focus Electric is priced at around $29,120 (£22,425, €27,500), fitting snugly into a budget-conscious consumers pocket. The Nissan Leaf comes in around $31,600 (£24,300, €29,750). The premium-feeling BMW i3, affects a noticeable dent at $44,450 (£34,250, €41,500). Finally, the Chevrolet Bolt EV lands at approximately $36,620 (£28,200, €34,500). With all things considered, the Focus Electric offers the most affordable ticket to the electric revolution.


