Ford Focus Electric
107 MPGe The 2018 Ford Focus Electric is EPA-rated at 107 MPGe combined (118 city / 96 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 140 gallons, $449 a year in fuel, or $0.030 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2012–2018 run it averages 105.6 MPGe, improving by 2 MPGe over 7 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.023 | $234 | $350 | $467 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.028 | $280 | $421 | $561 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.030 | $299 | $449 | $598 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.033 | $327 | $491 | $654 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.037 | $374 | $561 | $748 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.042 | $421 | $631 | $841 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.047 | $467 | $701 | $935 |
This is an electric vehicle, so the EPA rates it in MPGe — the distance it travels on the energy equivalent of a gallon of petrol. The dollar figures above are a petrol-equivalent illustration only; charging at home is billed per kWh and is normally far cheaper. Treat the MPGe as an efficiency comparison, not a fuel bill.
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 107 MPGe | 118 | 96 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2017 | 107 MPGe | 118 | 96 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2016 | 105 MPGe | 110 | 99 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2015 | 105 MPGe | 110 | 99 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2014 | 105 MPGe | 110 | 99 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2013 | 105 MPGe | 110 | 99 | $700 | — | 1 |
| 2012 | 105 MPGe | 110 | 99 | $700 | — | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 227 compact cars models tracked here, the Ford Focus Electric ranks 2 on current figures, against a class average of 26.2 MPGe.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Volkswagen e-Golf (119).
Questions
What MPG does the Ford Focus Electric get?
The 2018 Ford Focus Electric is rated at 107 MPGe combined by the EPA — 118 city and 96 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 105.6 MPGe, ranging from 105 to 107 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ford Focus Electric cost in fuel per year?
At 107 MPGe and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 140 gallons — roughly $449 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.030 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2018 model is $700.
Has the Ford Focus Electric become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 105 MPGe in 2012 to 107 in 2018 — an improvement of 2 MPGe, or 2% across 7 model years.
Is the Ford Focus Electric efficient for its class?
It ranks 2 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.2 MPGe. That is 80.8 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.