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MY VOLT VS MY FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC
I just got my Ford Focus Electric two days ago and will be providing a more detailed comparison as the miles build, however I have a few initial comparative points as follows:
RIDE:score one for my Volt. The Volt ride is softer and more relaxed than the FFE and I have run flats on my Volt. The FFE appears to have a more direct ride but nothing offensive. The Volt is more sedan like. The FFE is sportier.
HANDLING: steering, turn in, lane change,general responsiveness are sharper and quicker in the FFE. I am detecting a bit of tracking by the wider cross section of the FFE tires which can be felt as feedback through the steering wheel. The Volt will handle as well, it's just a bigger vehicle and more weight that you have to deal with.
EV MILES ONLY: hands down winner the Ford Focus Electric. I put a full charge in last evening and began my commute this morning starting out with 92 EV miles. I drove a total of 51 miles and returned with 43 miles left. This is due to brake regen. Most of my driving was cruise controlled 55 miles per hour. There are FFEs that are getting 105 EV miles. But I'm not trying for the fences, I just drive the car as I normally would. Interestingly, Ford does not recommend use of low. It operates just like the Volt, but indicates that EV miles will drop if used in place of Drive.
Now, I know the Volt has greater over all range. But, with close to 100 miles of electric use, I had zero range anxiety, and even drove less conscious of electric use as I would in the Volt as the the electric range is much beyond my commuting needs. So, when asked on this forum what change would you most want to see on the next Volt, I can tell you that EV range really is the game changer. The large supply really relaxes your driving and thinking regarding the energy use. It's comforting to know that I had almost twice the amount of battery use available than my commuted miles. I think I have the best of both worlds between the two vehicles. The build quality for both are equivalent. My volt is roomier. Both are equally quiet. The volt has more options on climate use, no eco in the FFE. The trunk space goes to my Volt. I love both styles, each looks like a non-hybrid vehicle. The FFE has an electric Drivers seat which is miles above the head pump style arrangement of my Volt. The Volt has the built in garage opener, the FFE doesn't and that is inconvenient. I still have not fully explored MyFordTouch vs Onstar to make a fair comparison. But I can tell you this, electric is the future. Gas prices?....what's that?
I just got my Ford Focus Electric two days ago and will be providing a more detailed comparison as the miles build, however I have a few initial comparative points as follows:
RIDE:score one for my Volt. The Volt ride is softer and more relaxed than the FFE and I have run flats on my Volt. The FFE appears to have a more direct ride but nothing offensive. The Volt is more sedan like. The FFE is sportier.
HANDLING: steering, turn in, lane change,general responsiveness are sharper and quicker in the FFE. I am detecting a bit of tracking by the wider cross section of the FFE tires which can be felt as feedback through the steering wheel. The Volt will handle as well, it's just a bigger vehicle and more weight that you have to deal with.
EV MILES ONLY: hands down winner the Ford Focus Electric. I put a full charge in last evening and began my commute this morning starting out with 92 EV miles. I drove a total of 51 miles and returned with 43 miles left. This is due to brake regen. Most of my driving was cruise controlled 55 miles per hour. There are FFEs that are getting 105 EV miles. But I'm not trying for the fences, I just drive the car as I normally would. Interestingly, Ford does not recommend use of low. It operates just like the Volt, but indicates that EV miles will drop if used in place of Drive.
Now, I know the Volt has greater over all range. But, with close to 100 miles of electric use, I had zero range anxiety, and even drove less conscious of electric use as I would in the Volt as the the electric range is much beyond my commuting needs. So, when asked on this forum what change would you most want to see on the next Volt, I can tell you that EV range really is the game changer. The large supply really relaxes your driving and thinking regarding the energy use. It's comforting to know that I had almost twice the amount of battery use available than my commuted miles. I think I have the best of both worlds between the two vehicles. The build quality for both are equivalent. My volt is roomier. Both are equally quiet. The volt has more options on climate use, no eco in the FFE. The trunk space goes to my Volt. I love both styles, each looks like a non-hybrid vehicle. The FFE has an electric Drivers seat which is miles above the head pump style arrangement of my Volt. The Volt has the built in garage opener, the FFE doesn't and that is inconvenient. I still have not fully explored MyFordTouch vs Onstar to make a fair comparison. But I can tell you this, electric is the future. Gas prices?....what's that?