2016 Ford Focus BEV

The 2016 Focus is Ford's compact hatchback and sedan, competing with the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Volkswagen Golf. The Focus handles corners with enthusiasm, and the ST and RS models deliver serious performance for the class. The ride is composed on most trims, though the sportier versions are firm, which is the price of their handling. Inside, the Focus offers a modern cabin with available SYNC infotainment, and the hatchback provides generous cargo space. Some owners have reported transmission issues, particularly with the automatic, so a manual is worth seeking out. The BEV is the electric Focus, sitting above the gas SE and Titanium trims and below the ST and RS, and it gives up the internal-combustion range for zero-emission driving. Its electric motor makes 143 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, routed through a continuously variable automatic (CVT) to the front wheels, and the instant torque makes it feel quicker off the line than the number suggests. The 76 miles of range is enough for daily commuting, and the hatchback body gives you 33.9 cubic feet of cargo space of cargo space when you fold the seats.