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  0.6 L, 2 cyl, Automatic (A1) Automatic (A1) 1.4 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) Automatic (A1)
 
MSRP: $45,200
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MSRP: $28,980 - $35,020
MSRP: $34,185
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MSRP: $29,170
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EPA Fuel Economy

1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh

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Electricity
Prem. Gas
 Electricity
Electricity
Prem. Gas
 Electricity
Combined MPG on Electricity:117 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:39 MPG
combined
city/highway		 combined
city/highway
Combined MPG:114 MPGe
City MPGe:126 Highway MPGe:101
combined
city/highway		 city highway
Combined MPG on Electricity:98 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:37 MPG
combined
city/highway		 combined
city/highway
Combined MPG:105 MPGe
City MPGe:110 Highway MPGe:99
combined
city/highway		 city highway
29 kWh/100mi
2.6 gal/100mi
 30 kWh/100 mi
35 kWh/100mi
2.7 gal/100mi
 32 kWh/100 mi
EPA range: 72 miles on Electricity and 150miles total
72 miles
Electricity
150 miles
Total Range Additional Information
EPA range: 84 miles
84 miles
Total Range
EPA range: 38 miles on Electricity and 380miles total
38 miles
Electricity
380 miles
Total Range Additional Information
EPA range: 76 miles
76 miles
Total Range
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Unofficial MPG Estimates from Vehicle Owners

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 136.1 MPG
74

Lo

308

Hi

Average based on 3 vehicles

Not comparable to EPA fuel economy because these estimates do not include electricity use.
 145.8 MPG
133

Lo

162

Hi

Average based on 5 vehicles

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 113.5 MPG
48

Lo

316

Hi

Average based on 10 vehicles

Not comparable to EPA fuel economy because these estimates do not include electricity use.

User MPG estimates are not yet available for this vehicle
You save or spend*

Note: The average 2024 vehicle
gets 28 MPG
You SAVE
$5,500
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$6,250
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$4,000
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$6,250
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
Annual Fuel Cost*Electricity + Gasoline: $850$700Electricity + Gasoline: $1,150$700
Cost to Drive 25 Miles$1.09 (driving on elec only)$1.12$1.31 (driving on elec only)$1.20
$2.91 (driving on gas only)$3.07 (driving on gas only)
Cost to Fill the Tank$9 (gas only) $42 (gas only)
Tank Size1.9 gallons 9.3 gallons

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.

MSRP and tank size data provided by Edmunds.com, Inc.

Range on a tank and refueling costs assume 100% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.
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Energy Impact Score Additional Information

Annual Petroleum Consumption


1 barrel = 42 gallons

Electricity + Gasoline Electricity Electricity + Gasoline Electricity
1.3 barrels 0.1 barrels 2.7 barrels 0.1 barrels
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Additional Information





Electricity + Gasoline Electricity Electricity + Gasoline Electricity
40 grams per mile0 grams per mile81 grams per mile0 grams per mile
EPA Smog Rating Additional Information

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.
NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Safety Ratings


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LEAF 
Overall
4 4 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating		 Side
4 4 star rating
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4 4 star rating
VOLT 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating		 Side
5 5 star rating
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5 5 star rating
FOCUS BEV 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
5 5 star rating		 Side
5 5 star rating
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5 5 star rating
Vehicle Specification Data
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EPA Size Class Additional Information Subcompact Cars Midsize Cars Compact Cars Compact Cars
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Stop-Start Technology Yes No Yes No
Cylinder Deactivation
Gas Guzzler No No No No
Turbocharger No No No No
Supercharger No No No No
Passenger Volume 84 ft3 (4 door) 92 ft3 (Hatchback) 90 ft3 (Hatchback) 90 ft3 (Hatchback)
Luggage Volume 15 ft3 (4 door) 24 ft3 (Hatchback) 18 ft3 (Hatchback) 14 ft3 (Hatchback)
Fuel Type Premium Gas (Recommended)
or Electricity		 Electricity Premium Gas (Required)
or Electricity		 Electricity
Engine Descriptor Additional Information PHEV PHEV
Transmission Descriptor Additional Information
Electric Motor/Battery Additional Information 125kW 80 kW DCPM 111 kW 107 kW AC PMSM
Time to Charge Battery 4 hrs at 240V 8 hrs at 240V
(3.6 kW charger)
5 hrs at 240V
(6.6 kW charger)		 4 hrs at 240V 3.6 hrs at 240V

When fully charged, this vehicle can go about 72 miles on electricity alone, costing you about 4.4¢ per mile.

After the first 72 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 11.6¢/mile.

When fully charged, this vehicle can go about 38 miles on electricity alone, costing you about 5.2¢ per mile.

After the first 38 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 12.2¢/mile.

Miles on a tank and refueling cost for gasoline only assumes 90% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.

Personalized estimates are currently not available for this vehicle.

DISCLAIMER: Average user estimates are based on data from My MPG users rather than official sources. Since the source data cannot be verified, neither DOE nor EPA guarantees the accuracy of these estimates.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.