Monday, March 28, 2011

Ford: the electric batteries will not be hired

Contrary to what was decided by Renault, which will lease the battery pack of its electric cars separately from the sale of the car, Ford will take a more conventional way: as early as the Focus electric zero-emission models will be marketed like any other: the batteries will be included in the price.

"We are waiting to see market reaction to the electric cars of the other houses, but we are already sure that offer is not leasing the batteries in the right direction, although it can significantly lower the list price. Focus electricity will be sold like any other car, "said Nigel Sharp, a number of Ford UK to Autocar.

The Nissan Leaf, which is the reference model for future Focus electrons, is marketed in accordance with a conventional formula. The Focus has a power lithium-ion battery pack with 28 kWh of capacity and is capable of reaching 135 km / h top speed. Ford, which points to a range of 160 km, said charging times ranging from 3 to 4 hours at 240 V outlet, about half the time it takes for the Leaf.

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