+John Voelcker tried out the new +Ford Motor Company Focus Electric in New York this week and came away pretty impressed after a short first drive. Things are getting very interesting in the plug-in vehicle space.
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2012 Ford Focus Electric: First Drive Review
The 2012 Ford Focus Electric is the company's first-ever production battery-electric vehicle, and that alone makes it noteworthy. But the fact that it's also pleasant to drive–somewhat on the fun sid…
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This is a near-impossible sell when the Chevy Volt is also $40,000 base.
Why?
Range anxiety vs. no range anxiety.
Pure EVs also qualify for various state tax credits — in GA, that means it is $5k cheaper than the Volt.