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Driving an Electric Vehicle

Just like a gas-powered vehicle, an electric vehicle will be a means of getting you from point A to point B. An electric vehicle will simply do it while emitting absolutely no CO2 emissions. Oh, and of course, you won't stop to fill up at a gas station. You'll plug your vehicle in to recharge the battery.

A Ford all-electric vehicle will also give you helpful information like suggesting the most efficient route to your destination and real-time data about the battery's charge level.

The Hybrid

Smart Dashboard

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Accessory Gauge

Accessory Gauge

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Shows how much power is being used by vehicle accessory systems such as air conditioning, headlamps or audio system.

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Vehicle Power Gauge

Vehicle Power Gauge

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Indicates how close the electric motor is to handing off to the gas engine.

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Battery Gauge

Battery Gauge

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Shows when the High-Voltage Battery is being charged with the energy captured from braking.

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Fuel Gauge

Fuel Gauge

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Shows how much fuel is in the tank. When the level gets low – 50 miles to empty – the level indicator alerts you by turning from amber to yellow.

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Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy

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Tells you instantly how efficiently you're driving at that very moment.

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EcoGuide Display

EcoGuide Display

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Environmentally-themed graphics appear when you're driving efficiently and increase as your driving efficiency increases.

The All-Electric

Smart Dashboard

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Range View

Range View

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Gives a snapshot of how far your current charge will take you.

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Budget View

Budget View

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A simple graphic lets you know whether you're driving within the “budget” necessary to reach your destination. The more you drive within “budget,” the more you extend the range of the vehicle.

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Brake Coach

Brake Coach

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After braking and coming to a complete stop, it lets you know the percentage of energy captured and returned to the battery

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Entertainment Display

Entertainment Display

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Shows all your radio, CD and connectivity options.

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Phone Display

Phone Display

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Make, receive and end calls.

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Navigation Display

Navigation Display

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Guides you to your destination.

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Emotive Display

Emotive Display

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The more efficiently you drive, the more you increase the range of your vehicle. This added range is represented by butterfly graphics that appear on the right cluster screen and the center stack screen. Why butterflies? Because of the “Butterfly Effect”, which recognizes that even the smallest change can have a global effect.

MyFord® Mobile app

  • Personalized Vehicle Status

    Gives you access to the most important information about your electric vehicle.

  • My Achievements/Driving Style

    How much money and CO2 emissions you've saved by driving electric and a characterization of how you drive.

  • Remote Charging Status

    Gives you information on existing charge, available range and charge schedule.

  • Charging Stations

    Provides the location of your vehicle and the locations of nearby charging stations.

  • Trip Planner

    Helps you plan the most efficient route to your destinations and to your next charge.

  • Preheat and cool your electric vehicle

    Help maximize your range by controlling preconditioning in your plug-in EV from your smartphone.*
    See more high-tech features in the Focus Electric.
    *Does not work with Transit Connect Electric.

  • Charge Settings

    Value Charging powered by Microsoft ® automatically allows you to charge at the lowest utility rate.

Electric Vehicle Driving Characteristics


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CITY DRIVING

In stop and go driving and at low speeds, the electric motor provides the necessary power, with the gas engine only kicking in to recharge the battery or when more power is needed.

ACCELERATING

Step on the gas and get all the responsiveness of a traditional gasoline engine.

CRUISING

The gasoline engine provides the power you need for highway driving.

BRAKING

For added efficiency, the energy created by friction during braking is recycled to the battery.

STOPPED

To save energy, the gasoline engine shuts off and the electric motor stops drawing current.

powertrain type

daily commutes?

vacation rides?

congested traffic?

freeway driving?

The Ford Hybrid SmartGauge™ with EcoGuide*

Inform Mode

Provides basic information like fuel level, battery charge status and average fuel economy.

*Dashboard appearance may vary by model and model year.

All-Electric EV Touch Screen - SmartGauge™

Overview Mode

Screens that provide all the information you need to operate your electric vehicle can be accessed through MyFord Touch™. The system is intelligent. It gets to know your driving style and takes that style into account in all its calculations.



*2013 MY Focus Electric screens shown; coming Fall 2012

MyFord® Mobile app

Why Pre-heat and Cool?

Ford recommends preconditioning your electric vehicle while it's still plugged in to help maximize your range. By setting your departure time and the ideal temperature before you leave, you can conserve battery energy by only using power from the wall for the electric air conditioning or heater to attain your preconditioned temperature setting. With the free MyFord® Mobile app, you can schedule your EV to cool down or heat up from your smartphone.

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EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage may vary.
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When properly equipped.
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EPA-estimated Fiesta SE with SFE Package; Focus SE with SFE Package. See fueleconomy.gov for details.
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Excludes models with SYNC with MyFord Touch.
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See fueleconomy.gov.
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On the F-750
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Based on Ford drive-cycle tests of comparably equipped 2011/2012 Ford and 2011/2012 competitive models. Class is Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR.
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SYNC AppLink is available on select models and compatible with select smartphone platforms. Commands may vary by phone and Applink software.
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20 Operator Assist sessions included with each one-year paid/complimentary SYNC Services subscription. Fees apply for additional sessions. See syncmyride.com.
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EPA-estimated 17 city/25 hwy/20 combined mpg, AWD. Figures achieved using premium unleaded gasoline.
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Achieved with premium fuel.
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