All-electric Focus carries a $40,000 price tag, but gas savings will pile up
Green transportation is a hot topic these days, but the options for consumer-level electric vehicles are rather modest compared to the army of gas-guzzling models on the road. This week, Ford took a big step in the zero-emission world by offering its 2012 Ford Focus Electric for pre-order. The vehicle takes the extremely popular Focus brand in an extremely eco-friendly direction, but a higher-than-average price point may concern some potential buyers.
The Focus Electric ditches the futuristic motif of many electric concepts and is nearly indistinguishable from the company's line of gas-powered sedans and hatchbacks. Its power comes from a magnetic electric motor that produces 123 horsepower, which should be plenty for moving the compact ride swiftly in both city and highway environments. The lithium-ion battery can be recharged in around 18 hours on a normal 120v outlet, but that can be sped up to around 4 hours with a special 240v charger.
While a base, gas model of the Ford Focus rings up at roughly $17,000, the lowest retail price for the 2012 Focus Electric is $40,000. That price can be bumped up with things like special paint hues and leather seats. Even with the government's $7,500 green vehicle tax credit, the price is double that of the gas version. However, with fuel prices on a never-ending march upward, investing in an all-electric model just might pay for itself before you know it.
[via Autoblog Green]
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