The all-new Focus Electric, Ford’s first-ever all-electric passenger car – unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in January – makes its European has made its debut at the 81st Geneva Motor Show.

This zero-emissions, fuel-free, version of Ford’s popular hatchback will arrive in Europe in 2012, the flagship of the company’s growing fleet of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles that will go on sale in Europe and North America by 2013.

“Focus Electric is the flagship of our new family of electrified vehicles, showcasing our commitment to offer consumers choice when it comes to fuel-efficient or fuel-free vehicles,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president for global product development.

“Its advanced powertrain will deliver significant energy efficiency advantages and zero CO2 emissions without compromising driving enjoyment. And its suite of smart driver information technologies will transform the way customers think about energy usage and their transportation needs.”

The Focus Electric will be launched in Europe in the summer of 2012 and is designed to offer sufficient range to cover the majority of daily driving habits. The sleek and stylish five-door hatchback leverages Ford’s global C-car platform shared by the petrol and diesel-engined Focus models shortly to become available in Europe.

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