2012 Ford Focus Electric
The 2012 Ford Focus Electric is an all-electric sedan. Its electric drivetrain produces 160 hp (119 kW), with a quoted range of 76 miles (122 km), and it has front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 9.0 seconds and top speed is 121 mph (195 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2012 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed September 8, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Ford | Model | Focus Electric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2012 | Version / Trim | Ford 2012 Focus Electric |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Oxford White, Tuxedo Black, Ingot Silver, Sterling Gray, Race Red, Blue Candy, Red Candy, White Platinum |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | United States |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Motor | Electric Motor | ||
| Power | 160 hp / 119 kW | Torque | 184 Nm / 136 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 9.0 sec | Top Speed | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
| Range / Economy | 32.0 MPGe combined | ||
| Electric Range | 76 miles (122 km) | Max Charge Rate | — |
| Wheelbase | 2,648 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,305 kg (2,877 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2012 SEDANS
Compared with other 2012 sedans in our database, its 160 hp is 42% less than the average 2012 sedan (276 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 2.0 seconds slower than average, and it is 20% lighter than the typical sedan.
| 2012 Ford Focus Electric | Average 2012 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 160 hp | 276 hp (119 cars) | -42% |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 355 Nm (119 cars) | -48% |
| 0–60 mph | 9.0 s | 7.0 s (121 cars) | +29% |
| Top speed | 121 mph | 137 mph (121 cars) | -12% |
| Kerb weight | 1,305 kg | 1,623 kg (138 cars) | -20% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2012 sedans with similar power to the 2012 Ford Focus Electric.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford Focus Electric | 160 hp | 9.0 s | 1,305 kg |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Galant | 160 hp | 7.8 s | 1,430 kg |
| 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid | 162 hp | 7.9 s | 1,430 kg |
| 2012 Mazda 3 | 155 hp | 8.0 s | 1,250 kg |
| 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | 170 hp | 7.9 s | 1,310 kg |