Does Ford have hybrid and electric vehicles?
If you’re considering making the switch to an electrified vehicle, then it’s important you understand the differences between them. Below, you’ll find more information on the key differences between All-Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHEV).
All-Electric Vehicles
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) use an electric motor that runs on 100% battery power and charges from an electric charging point. That means there is no need to fill it with petrol or diesel, and it will emit zero tailpipe emissions when being driven.
Our all-electric vehicles are equipped with lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs. With their high energy capacity, Li-ion batteries pack a lot of power into a small and lightweight unit.
Here’s how all-electric vehicles work:
A charge gives the batteries chemical energy, which can then be ‘discharged’ into the connected motor. This is what drives the vehicle and gives your Ford BEV such a smooth ride.
In addition, all of our BEVs are equipped with regenerative braking. Energy that would otherwise be lost from coasting or braking is recovered and channelled directly into the battery. This makes the most of the vehicle’s electric range.
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
PHEVs offer the advantage of using both an electric motor and a petrol engine. The electric battery can be easily recharged at home or at public charging stations.
PHEVs offer two sources of power, combining a conventional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) with a battery-powered electric motor. In addition, power-split hybrid technology connects the petrol engine, electric motor, and generator together. PHEVs offer enough electric-only, zero-tailpipe emission driving for most daily journeys.
Charging is easy, via a 230V power socket using the approved charging cable supplied with the vehicle or an AC Home or Public (Level 2) ‘wall box’ charger installed by a qualified contractor.
For more information and to see our EV range, please visit our Electric and Hybrid vehicle page.
Additional Information
What charging options are there for my Ford electric vehicle?