Our Ford Focus Electric
There are many days when I’m driving my electric vehicle (EV) that I’m focused on economy. I will try hard to accelerate smoothly, drive at the speed limit (or sometimes more slowly), and brake as gradually as I can. The reward is high efficiency driving, saving as much money as I can.
Yesterday was not one of those days! Having many different events to attend, stretched from one end of the city to the other, I decided to flex my EV’s muscles. On our Time Of Use (TOU) plan, weekend electricity is super-cheap, so why not have a little fun?
As I drove down 401 yesterday, I sensed the guy behind me was becoming annoyed with my efficient driving. He shifted over a lane in an attempt to pass me. Not only are EVs cheap to drive, they also have a ton of torque just ready and waiting. I let the guy pass but caught up with him at the next light, where we both were lined up.
You think my EV is slow? I mentally challenged him. Watch this!
The light turned green and I gave my EV a goose I normally never give it. It shot so far ahead that I was laughing, a smooth rocket ride right up to the speed limit. Only the motorcycle in front of me took off faster (there are some things an EV can’t catch). At the next light the guy’s expression had changed from distain to one of wonder. Take that!
I’m sure I could easily burn rubber in the Ford Focus Electric (the poor man’s Tesla) if I chose to. Haven’t tried that because I don’t want to wear down its special low-resistance tires. While I will continue to stretch the range of my EV in my everyday driving it’s good to have some fun with it every now and then!