2016 Ford Focus Electric
The 2016 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 2016 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed September 9, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Ford | Model | Focus Electric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2016 | Version / Trim | Ford 2016 Focus Electric |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Oxford White, Shadow Black, Ingot Silver, Magnetic, Race Red, Blue Candy, Ruby Red, White Platinum, Deep Impact Blue |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | United States |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
| 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 2016 SEDANS
Compared with other 2016 sedans in our database, its 160 hp is 43% less than the average 2016 sedan (283 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 2.7 seconds slower than average, and it is 21% lighter than the typical sedan.
| 2016 Ford Focus Electric | Average 2016 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 160 hp | 283 hp (169 cars) | -43% |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 374 Nm (169 cars) | -51% |
| 0–60 mph | 9.0 s | 6.3 s (168 cars) | +42% |
| Top speed | 121 mph | 140 mph (168 cars) | -14% |
| Kerb weight | 1,305 kg | 1,654 kg (192 cars) | -21% |
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 2016 sedans with similar power to the 2016 Ford Focus Electric.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford Focus Electric | 160 hp | 9.0 s | 1,305 kg |
| 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid | 162 hp | 7.2 s | 1,430 kg |
| 2016 BAIC EU5 R600 | 163 hp | 8.5 s | 1,480 kg |
| 2016 Chery Arrizo 5 1.5T | 156 hp | 9.5 s | 1,310 kg |
| 2016 Mazda 6 | 166 hp | 7.8 s | 1,415 kg |