GCR - 2012 Ford Focus Electric: 105 MPGe, 76-Mile Range...10 Sales

[Jason M. Hendler]

GCR - 2012 Ford Focus Electric: 105 MPGe, 76-Mile Range...10 Sales

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I posted a comment on their thread a moment ago, but it's gone, maybe it will come back, but anyways ...

Only 10 sold? Is there a production / distribution problem? Strange that Ford - touted as the communications / marketing geniuses of the automotive industry - hasn't provided the right explanation (spin) to explain these circumstances.

While higher cost than the Nissan LEAF is certainly a reasonable explanation for poor sales, I have to believe that there are more than 10 buyers for this vehicle. Is there some production / distribution problem we aren't hearing?

I postulated that there may be a strong correlation between the desire to be a green driving purist, opting for an EV over a hybrid or plug-in hybrid, and the need / desire / compulsion to be SEEN driving a green purist vehicle; therefore, the Ford Focus EV simply does NOT look different enough to satisfy those types of buyers, but the Nissan LEAF (also Toyota Prius) does.

BTW - I think the latest versions of the Toyota Prius are looking really good. Either my tastes have changed, or they are finally tweaking the styling just enough to match consumer sentiment.

[Henry_FL]

It has not been available for 3 months , its hasn't even be released yet to the dealers for general sales

http://fordfocuselectric.com/forums/...php?f=8&t=1139

You can read up there the details, but at this point only orders are being accepted

Cars.com and Autotrader show zero inventory

[scottf200]

I really want Ford to succeed here.

BTW - I think the latest versions of the Toyota Prius are looking really good. Either my tastes have changed, or they are finally tweaking the styling just enough to match consumer sentiment.

ASIDE: But pretty expensive by comparison it seems.

http://gm-volt.com/2012/03/01/epa-sa...lectric-range/

Note - As an extra bit of PIP news, the plug-in Toyota is also eligible for $1,500 California Clean Vehicle Rebate and application for a solo HOV sticker under certain conditions. It’s available in 14 states this year and Toyota is no longer taking online reservations. It says in 2013 it will offer nationwide availability. It’s eligible for a $2,500 federal tax credit, and aside from California, other states or localities may have subsidies available. MSRP for the base Prius Plug-In is $32,000 and price for the Advanced model is $39,525. This latter version comes standard with features including Premium HDD Navigation with Entune, Plug-In Hybrid Applications through a smartphone, Head-up Display, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and more.

[cmr]

i hope t does well, we will see...... i'm not sure how they are going to promote it over a volt though..... 40 large with range anxiety..... time will tell.

[Toasty]

i want ford to succeed too.

http://green.autoblog.com/2012/03/13...hs-is-on-trac/