2017 Focus Electric with @110 mile range.

[SpannerTheCat]

American motor news reports that the 2017 Ford Focus Electric will have it's range increased to about 110 miles using a 33.5 kWh liquid-cooled lithium ion battery. As well as re-designed headlights,a new grille,LED signature lighting & tail lights design it will have a 30 minutes DC fast charging on the 'SE' level car with more premium goodies on the 'Titanium' car.

• Grille – Ebony with Chrome Surround – Standard on SE
• Grille – Chrome with Chrome Surround – Standard on Titanium
• New exterior color: White Gold (GN)
• Deleted color: Tectonic
• 17″ Bright Silver Finish Painted Aluminum – Standard on SE
• 17” Machined-Aluminum with High Contrast Painted Pockets – Standard on Titanium

DRIVER ASSIST TECHNOLOGY (new section for 17MY)

— SYNC® – Standard on SE

• Enhanced Voice Recognition Communication and Entertainment System
• 911 Assist®
• 4.2” LCD Screen in Center Stack
• AppLinkTM
• Smart-Charging USB port – one (1)

PACKAGES (New)

— SE Driver Assist Package (401A)

• Power Liftgate
• Reverse Sensing System
• SYNC® 3 – Enhanced Voice Recognition
• Communications and Entertainment System. Includes 8” LCD Capacitive Touchscreen in Center Stack with Swipe Capabilities, AppLinkTM, 911 Assist® and Two Smart-Charging USB ports – Note: SYNC® AppLinkTM lets you control some of your favorite compatible mobile apps with your voice. It is compatible with select smartphone platforms. Commands may vary by phone and AppLinkTM software. Note: Pinch-to-zoom capability included with available Voice-Activated Navigation System

— SE Comfort Package (402A)

• Mirrors, Sideview – Heated & Security Approach
• Seats – Heated Front & Leather-trimmed with 10-way Power Passenger

— Titanium Driver Assist Package (501A)

• Active Park Assist
• BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-traffic Alert
• Forward Sensing System
• Hands-free Liftgate
• Power Liftgate

Deleted

• Premium Audio & Navigation Package
• Hands-free Technology Package
• Parking Technology Package 

[DJ_Andy_M]

Sounds incredible. But will it ever make it here in the UK? Are Ford UK even selling the old model?

[Dee_82]

Every car has its purpose, if you drive any distance and have a job, this isn't the car for you, city driving to the shops and back, school runs etc, then happy days.

Personally id like to see a lot more hybrid designs that harvest energy from driving / sun / braking and then utilise it when fuel is used the most, IE, starting off from standstill, rather than these all or nothing designs.

[SpannerTheCat]

Everyone sees Tesla as the leader in electric vehicles but the other big players are doing so much behind the scenes & being very secretive about it all. The Japanese,BMW,Audi & the FCA Group (which includes Chrysler Fiat & Maserati etc who brought out their first electric car in 1992) have all been active in exploring the possibilities of range extenders & wireless charging systems with many Governments pressurising them towards zero emissions.