Ford Focus EV Range & Charging

The 2018 Ford Focus is EPA-rated for up to 115 miles of electric range, and recharges in about 5.5 hours on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.

Latest model year (2018):

The Ford Focus is rated for up to 115 mi of electric range, recharging in about 5.5 hours on Level 2.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Ford Focus EV Range — All Years

YearTrimMotorRangeCity RangeHwy Range120V Charge240V Charge
2018Auto (A1)107 kW AC PMSM115 mi125.8 mi101.7 mi—5.5 h
2017——115 mi————
2016——76 mi————
2015——76 mi————

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Ford Focus data analysis

How Ford Focus EPA electric range varies

Across 4 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2018 Ford Focus, EPA electric range runs from 76 miles to 115 miles. The strongest figure belongs to the 2017 Ford Focus at 115 miles, and the weakest to the 2016 car at 76 miles — a spread of 51%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Ford Focus would be misleading.

What changed for 2018

Average EPA electric range for the 2018 Ford Focus is 115 miles, against 115 miles for the 2017 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this Ford Focus data

This page lists every 2015 through 2018 Ford Focus record we hold for this measurement — 4 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Ford Focus figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Ford Focus record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Focus EV Range

How far can the Ford Focus go on a charge?

The Ford Focus is EPA-rated for up to 115 miles of electric range (2018 model year). Real-world range drops in cold weather, at highway speeds, and with heavy climate control use — plan for roughly 70–80% of the rated figure in winter.

How long does the Ford Focus take to charge?

On a 240-volt Level 2 charger the Ford Focus takes about 5.5 hours for a full charge. DC fast charging, where supported, is far quicker but is not part of the EPA data set.

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