Breathe Deep! Ford Brings a Sigh of Relief to Vehicle Range Anxiety Sufferers

Breathe Deep indeed!!! Not only is Ford bringing you clean air via its new Focus Electric, but in this day of phone apps and instant information, Ford has gone one better in the world of EV technology and psychology!!! Those that suffer from the anxiety of not having enough range in their electric vehicle can now breathe easy and rest assured, because Ford has introduced in its Focus, a smart driver interface that suggests how to better extend your range if indeed the inputted destination is close to or further than the Focus' available driving range.

"Ford collaborated with Mapquest to provide custom routes. With features such as "Can I Get There?" and EcoRoute, you'll have the confidence of always knowing how far you're capable of going at existing charge levels and the most economical way to get there. You can also locate the nearest charging stations and get destination info sent right to your car through MapQuest.

"The MyFord Touch™ map-based navigation system inside Focus Electric can help you calculate the routes that give you the most mileage out of each charge. Using the eight-inch touch screen or simple voice commands, you can add your driving destination along with the next planned charging station and let the system coach you on how best to achieve the desired range. The system also provides an EcoRoute option, which gives you the most energy-efficient route to your destination."

Yes input your destination, and the Ford Focus automatically figures the distance, the projected use of energy, and wether or not you will have enough juice to get there. If indeed your destination is further than the range of the Focus, it will suggest and show charging stations along the way, as well as suggest lower speed roads and reroute your trip in order to save energy, extend the Focus' range and to let you Breathe Easy as you joyfully journey on all electric!