Ford Slaps a $39,995* Sticker on Pure-Electric 2012 Focus EV

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Ask any owner of a Nissan Leaf or Chevrolet Volt, and they'll tell you that going green comes at a cost – not necessarily at the electric outlet, but at the dealership.

Same goes for Ford's foray into the electric-car market, the all-new 2012 Focus EV that carries an MSRP of $39,200 plus a $795 delivery and handling fee* that brings the total to $39,975. That's more than double the cost of the entry-level Focus SE 5-door hatchback.

However, you may be able to bring the price down to $32,475 as the Focus EV is eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500.

Not including the tax break, the Nissan Leaf starts at $36,050 and the Chevrolet Volt from $41,000.

The zero-emissions Focus is equipped with an electric motor capable of 123HP and 181 lb-ft of torque, and a single-speed transmission that drives the front wheels. It can reach speeds of up to 84 mph (136km/h) while Ford says that the battery can be recharged in a little over three hours using a 240-volt charging station.

The company did not say how long it would take to charge the batteries with the standard 120-volt convenience cord that comes with the vehicle nor what the driving range is.

The Detroit-based automaker will roll out the Focus Electric in California and the New York/New Jersey regions but will expand availability to the remaining launch markets in spring of 2012.

Senyum86

Its hard to find service center for this kind of vehicle, difficult to drive because of our country rainy, not really suitable for me, tough guy