Is there a hybrid Focus coming in the future?

Are Ford intending to produce a Focus hybrid in the near future?

Asked on 7 November 2019 by Patrick White

Answered by Andrew Brady
There's a mild-hybrid version of the Focus due in 2020. This will feature a starter-generator, which will recuperate energy under braking, charging a 48-volt battery which can assist the car's engine or help run electrical components. It's not a 'proper' hybrid, though, and won't be able to travel under electric power alone. Therefore, efficiency gains will be minimal.
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