PEKIN, Ill. – Ford is
investing billions for electric vehicle solutions with the goal of 13 new
electrified vehicles by 2020. A total of $4.5 billion will be spent, making it
the company’s biggest-ever electrified vehicle investment in a five-year period.
By the end of 2020, after Ford has invested billions for electric vehicles, 40% of the company’s nameplates will be available as electrified models, and a new Ford Focus Electric is already on its way. Consumers can look forward to an all-new DC fast-charge capability, which will charge 80% within 30 minutes and a projected 100-mile range. It charge an estimated 2 hours faster than the Focus Electric that’s out today.
By the end of 2020, after Ford has invested billions for electric vehicles, 40% of the company’s nameplates will be available as electrified models, and a new Ford Focus Electric is already on its way. Consumers can look forward to an all-new DC fast-charge capability, which will charge 80% within 30 minutes and a projected 100-mile range. It charge an estimated 2 hours faster than the Focus Electric that’s out today.
Starting production next year, the new Focus Electric will provide North American and European customers with different features
like:
- SmartGauge with EcoGuide LCD Instrument Cluster – This gives the driver many options of customizable displays and real-time EV power usage.
- Brake Coach – This is a smart feature that coaches the driver on how to use smooth braking to utilize the energy captured through the Regenerative Braking System. The more energy a driver collects through braking, the more energy that is returned to the vehicle battery.
- Fun-to-drive character – With agile steering and handling engineered into the vehicle, drivers are given a better connection to the road.
This is just one step in the right direction for Ford’s
electric fleet. The shift to electrified vehicles will answer a global demand that
is calling for cleaner and more efficient vehicles.
If you’re looking into more fuel-efficient and green cars,
check out our new Ford cars for sale. We’ll help you find a great vehicle that you’re happy
to take home. Give us a call to set-up a test-drive today. At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing
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experience. Feel free to visit Velde Ford located at 2200 North 8th Street,
Pekin, IL 61554.
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