evnow
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Finally looks like FFE is ready. May be in a couple of months they will actually start selling them.
I doubt it has changed from these earlier pictures which looks like the FFE has half the trunk space vs. the ICE modelevnow said:No word on trunk space or anything like that.
padamson1 said:I doubt it has changed from these earlier pictures which looks like the FFE has half the trunk space vs. the ICE modelevnow said:No word on trunk space or anything like that.
TRONZ said:Any mention of QC by Ford??? This car is definitely getting released at an "interesting" time regarding QC format pledges.
Ford's VasaBoomer23 said:Edmunds also has a first drive impression. They are not as enthusiastic about the drive as Wired seems to be. And since Edmunds reviews cars for a living, I'd trust their impression more:
A Weighty Issue
None of this, however, makes it a remotely good thing to drive. The 2012 Ford Focus Electric may have a slightly longer range than the Nissan Leaf and be even more energy-efficient, but at least the Nissan feels unique from behind the wheel, thanks in no small part to the fact that all of its major masses are centralized low down between the wheels.
Not so in the Focus. Because it's an adaptation of an existing car, Ford had to put the heavy stuff where it fit, which means not only does the Focus Electric have to carry another few hundred pounds of weight, it's all where you don't want it, at the far ends of the car.
Perhaps it would not be so notable were the normal Focus not such an engaging car to drive. The Focus Electric just seems heavy and slow-witted by comparison. Nor is it going to set your heart aflame in a straight line. Like all electric cars it promises much between zero and 20 mph, but it's given its best by 40 mph and is starting to flag at 60 mph. Ford says it tops out at 84 mph and it sensibly declines to post any official acceleration claims.
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Well that's the trade-off when you re-use an ICE platform, there wasn't any place else to put the battery. But by sharing most of the non-drive-train parts they saved design and manufacturing costs which is reflected in the lower price. Oh hold it FAIL.MrIanB said:Sorry but, is not a trunk. Fail!!!! My G27 convertible had more room than that even when the top down.
palmermd said:I wonder how Ed Begley Jr feels now about backing Ford instead of Nissan. I assume he is one of the three people who actually took delivery.
TomT said:They probably paid him enough that he doesn't care...
palmermd said:I wonder how Ed Begley Jr feels now about backing Ford instead of Nissan. I assume he is one of the three people who actually took delivery.
If he was just pushing the FFE and not dissing other plugins that would be fine. I agree that the part where he knocks the competition is indeed a sell out. Sad to see.palmermd said:True. I thought he was one of the few celebrities who were truly committed to the cause and would not sell out, but I guess anyone can be bought.
No evidence of that. Most insurance companies just go by MSRP till some history is established.padamson1 said:However I bet insurances costs will be less for the FFE compared to the LEAF as replacement body parts (shared with the ICE) will be significantly cheaper .
evnow said:No evidence of that. Most insurance companies just go by MSRP till some history is established.padamson1 said:However I bet insurances costs will be less for the FFE compared to the LEAF as replacement body parts (shared with the ICE) will be significantly cheaper .
TonyWilliams said:evnow said:No evidence of that. Most insurance companies just go by MSRP till some history is established.padamson1 said:However I bet insurances costs will be less for the FFE compared to the LEAF as replacement body parts (shared with the ICE) will be significantly cheaper .
My LEAF just doubled in insurance cost. It now costs more to insure than our 2011 Infiniti G37 convertible.
Boomer23 said:TonyWilliams said:My LEAF just doubled in insurance cost. It now costs more to insure than our 2011 Infiniti G37 convertible.
Arghh! What company, Tony?
palmermd said:TomT said:They probably paid him enough that he doesn't care...
palmermd said:I wonder how Ed Begley Jr feels now about backing Ford instead of Nissan. I assume he is one of the three people who actually took delivery.
True. I thought he was one of the few celebrities who were truly committed to the cause and would not sell out, but I guess anyone can be bought.
Try other places. No change in mine from last year.TonyWilliams said:USAA.
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