2012 will be year of the electric cars. Most of brands will start to launch electric cars. One of them is Ford Focus.
Along with providing the likable character of the standard Focus, the 2012 Ford Focus Electric makes electric vehicle ownership more enticing thanks to potential sub-4-hour recharge times. Edmunds.com

2012 Ford Focus Electric

2012 Ford Focus Electric 2
Introduction
Although sales of electric cars are infinitesimal compared to regular vehicles, the next few years should change things a little as more automakers begin rolling out new fully electric models. One of the more hotly anticipated choices coming is the new 2012 Ford Focus Electric.
The first all-electric mass-production car from Ford, the 2012 Focus Electric has created some buzz with a few notable claims. One is that it will have a mileage-equivalency rating 1 mpg higher than the Chevy Volt. The other is that its battery can be charged in as little as 3-4 hours — half the time of the Nissan Leaf — with the optional 240-volt home charging station.
Supplying power to the Focus Electric’s 92-kilowatt electric drive motor will be a 23-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. For reference, the Leaf has an 80-kW motor and a 24-kWh battery. Ford promises an effective range of about 100 miles between charging. But as with all electric cars, actual performance will be highly dependent on driving style and environment.
The Focus Electric will come only in the more practical hatchback body style and will boast other leading-edge technologies, such as a smartphone app that will allow owners to remotely keep tabs on the car’s functions and settings. Other expected standard features include 17-inch alloy wheels, keyless ignition/entry, Sync, MyFord Touch, a voice-activated navigation system, six airbags, a Sony sound system and satellite radio with Sirius Travel Link.
The 2012 Ford Focus Electric is set to debut in late 2011 in 19 pilot markets, including cities in Arizona, California, Florida and North Carolina. We’ll know more later this year about how it compares to the Leaf and other electric vehicles. Check back in the coming months for pricing information, complete specs, buying advice and driving impressions.