Ford Electric Cars Manchester

Ford Electric Vehicles Manchester - The Range Explained

In designing a range of electric vehicles, Ford have set out with the aim of providing options for any customer. 

Some drivers only ever commute short distances and drive in the city, others are almost always using the car for lengthy trips - clearly no one type of engine would be suitable for both.

In between lies the majority, those whose driving consists of a wide variety of journeys - family holidays, trips to the supermarket, school runs, driving to a business meeting.

Most Manchester drivers have this sort of make-up of journeys and so require an electric car as suited to heading north to the Lake District as it is to driving to the Manchester museums or sporting stadia.

For many, the plug-in hybrid vehicles and hybrid vehicles mentioned below will be suitable.

The range

Mild Hybrid Vehicles (MHEV). 

Mild hybrid vehicles have an internal combustion engine that is assisted by an electric motor. 

The engine can switch itself off at low speeds or when the car is stationary and then restart seamlessly - for any trip along Deansgate, around Oxford Road or other city centre route this is perfect. 

Charging of the battery happens automatically through regenerative braking and so there is no need to connect to an external power source with this engines.

The mild hybrid Fords still make significant use of the standard combustion engine and, for many, are a first foray into the world of electric vehicles.

Hybrid Vehicles (HEV)

The Ford hybrid engines have a larger battery with more powerful motor than the MHEV option.

These vehicles are capable of driving parts of journeys purely on the electric motor and so overall driving range can be enhanced

The new Ford Mondeo is an example of this hybrid approach. If you were to take a hybrid Ford for a test drive we would be able to demonstrate the seamless switch between standard and electric engines.

Plug-in hybrid Vehicles (PHEV)

The plug-in hybrid range can be charged from an external power source. Finding these external sources is now straightforward because of recent growth in demand for electric vehicles.

A map of Manchester’s charging points is available on the Zap Map site.

The PHEV cars are a superb all round option and worth considering for any family. They have full hybrid functionality and the large battery means they are capable of zero emissions while driving.

They can switch to hybrid mode to conserve battery life or pure petrol or diesel driving for lengthier journeys.

The all-new Kuga range includes plug in hybrid options.

All Electric Vehicles (BEV)

All electric vehicles rely solely on battery power. They use zero fuel, produce no emissions and so are truly the future. 

They can also be an affordable option, especially when government purchase initiatives are factored in (plus reduced road tax and no penalties in low emission zones).

Choosing a Ford Electric Vehicle

On this site, we have full details of all four types of vehicles and also videos that explain how the engines work and define the key concepts such as regenerative braking.

Within each of the four categories, a number of different models are available, for instance both the Mondeo and Kuga are among Fords available as Hybrid vehicles. 

On this site, you can browse any range, see full details and the options for every available Ford. It is also possible to book a test drive, request further information and arrange a finance example.

We also have regular special offers, these through a relationship with Ford that stretches back more than a century. Deals often include 0% APR offers - please head to our special offers section.

And, if you are wondering why to consider the OMC Motorgroup amongst the many Ford dealerships in and around Manchester, Lancashire and the north west… 

About OMC Motor Group

At OMC, we believe our reputation and proven track record demonstrates our commitment to quality. We have survived and flourished in Manchester for more than a century, this success for a family-owned business relying on word of mouth recommendation and repeat business.

In more modern times, with internet reviews important, we have flourished here too. In an industry where many dealers suffer from low, one and two star reputations, ours is four and five stars across multiple independent review sites.

• Reviews of OMC Motorogroup from ford.co.uk (4.7 out of 5 rating from 300 reviews)

• Reviews from AutoTrader (4.9 out of 5 from 120 reviews)

• Reviews from Google (4.2 out of 5 from 200 reviews)

We provide a no-pressure environment but have the expertise and Ford specialism to answer queries you might have about their range of superb hybrid vehicles.

Please pay us a visit or contact us with any questions.

About Manchester

A major city in the north west of England, Manchester has a population of some 534,982, which rises to 3 million when the whole of Greater Manchester is considered.

Manchester exists in the record books from Roman times with the fort of Mamucium which was established in around AD 79.

However, it was centuries later, with the industrial revolution that Manchester became a globally important city (city statues actually achieved in 1853).

The Manchester Ship Canal directly linked Manchester to the Irish Sea, and the rest, as they say, is history - Manchester becoming the world’s first industrialised city as the region became a leading global industrial centre.

As with all cities, industries and focus changes over time and Manchester is now a leading city in other fields, including culture, sport and also engineering.

The city is famous for its two football clubs - Manchester United and City, both multiple winners of the Premier League. Lancashire Cricket also play at Old Trafford in Manchester, while the city boasts cycling and swimming facilities the envy of any other city in the UK.

Famous Mancunians include L.S Lowry, Liam and Noel Gallagher, David Lloyd-George, Morrissey, Mike Atherton and many, many more.