Ford Focus Electric EV charger: which one fits best?
The Ford Focus Electric charges at home at a maximum of 6.6 kW, on a single phase. That one fact decides your choice. A charger with more power will not fill this Ford any faster, because the car itself sets the limit. You can also compare the options for every Ford model in our Ford EV charger overview.
For the Ford Focus Electric we recommend a charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Ford Focus Electric
The Focus Electric was built between 2013 and 2018. The early version has a battery of about 23 kWh. The later 2017 and 2018 version got a bigger battery of 33.5 kWh. Both charge the same way at home: with alternating current, on one phase, up to 6.6 kW.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | approx. 23 kWh (early version) to 33.5 kWh (2017–2018) |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 6.6 kW (single-phase) |
| Range (EPA) | approx. 122 km (early version) to approx. 185 km (2017–2018) |
| Charging time with a home EV charger | approx. 3.5 hours (23 kWh) to approx. 5.5 hours (33.5 kWh, including charging losses) |
| Charging connector | Type 1 (Yazaki) on the early version; 2017 and 2018 models added CCS. Check the charging inlet on the vehicle. |
| DC fast charging | not available on the early version; later 33.5 kWh versions up to approx. 50 kW |
Which EV charger suits the Ford Focus Electric?
The Focus Electric caps at 6.6 kW, so it never asks for more power than that. A 7.4 kW single-phase charger delivers 32 amps on one phase. That gives the car its full charging speed at home.
An 11 kW charger works differently. It is three-phase, which means it draws power from three live wires instead of one, at 16 amps each. Your Ford uses only one of those phases, so it drops to 3.7 kW. That is roughly half the speed, on a charger that also costs more.
An 11 kW EV charger can still be the smarter buy if your next car charges faster on alternating current. Just remember that the Focus Electric charges slower on it. You will also need a three-phase supply in your home.
One thing to know at 7.4 kW: these models do not have a built-in MID meter. A MID meter is a certified kWh meter that records exactly how much electricity you charge. It shows your charging use apart from the rest of your household. In our range that meter starts at 11 kW. You will find those models in our EV chargers with a MID meter.
At 7.4 kW you can still pick a model with load balancing, an app or solar surplus charging. Solar surplus charging uses the power your panels produce but your home does not need. Load balancing watches your total household use and turns the charger down when needed. That helps when the washing machine, dishwasher and oven all run at once. You can compare the options side by side in our home EV chargers overview.
How long does the Ford Focus Electric take to charge?
Charging time depends on which version you drive. The early 23 kWh battery takes about 3.5 hours to fill at 6.6 kW. The 33.5 kWh version needs about 5.5 hours at the same power, charging losses included. Plug in during the evening and the car is full well before morning. More power than 6.6 kW changes nothing here, because the car sets the limit itself.
What connector does the Ford Focus Electric use?
This differs by model year, so check the inlet on your own car. The early version has a Type 1 connection, also known as Yazaki. For that version you need a Type 1 to Type 2 charging cable. Most chargers in our range have a Type 2 socket. The 2017 and 2018 model years gained a CCS inlet along with DC fast charging. CCS stands for Combined Charging System, and in Europe it is built on a Type 2 socket. So look at your own car before you buy a cable.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Ford Focus Electric need a three-phase connection?
No. The Focus Electric charges on a single phase at up to 6.6 kW. A single-phase connection at home is all you need. The 7.4 kW charger we recommend runs on one phase as well. Pick an 11 kW three-phase charger instead and you do need a three-phase supply, while the car charges slower.
Why is a certified kWh meter important for this car?
A MID meter records your charging use precisely. That way you see what charging at home costs you, separately from the rest of your household bill. Good to know: in our range that meter starts at 11 kW, not at 7.4 kW. If a certified meter matters to you, weigh that against the lower speed this Ford gets at 11 kW.
Can I fast charge the Ford Focus Electric?
That depends on your version. The early version does not support DC fast charging. The later version with the 33.5 kWh battery does support it. It charges via CCS, the DC fast charging connector, at up to about 50 kW. At home, AC charging through an EV charger stays the standard.