Introduction: For the first time in 55 years, Ford is expanding the Mustang line-up with the all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV joining the sports coupe, convertible and special editions, featuring an all-new infotainment system and connected vehicle technology Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition brings the thrills Mustang is famous for, targeting 0-60 mph in the mid-3-second range and an estimated 342 kW (459 horsepower) and 830 Nm (612 lb.-ft.) of torque.
Mustang Mach-E instils confidence, targeting an EPA-estimated range of at least 300 miles with the available extended-range battery and rear-wheel drive, offering built-in charging solutions that route customers to nearby public charging stations, recommending where to charge on trips, and providing access to over 12,500 public charge stations in the Ford Pass charging network When it arrives in late 2020, Mustang Mach-E will be available with standard and extended-range battery options with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive powered by permanent magnet motors. Equipped with an extended-range battery and rear-wheel drive, Mach-E has a targeted EPA-estimated range of at least 300 miles. In extended-range all-wheel-drive configurations, Mach-E is targeting 332 horsepower and 417 lb.-ft. of torque - with the standard all-wheel-drive variation targeting quicker times to 60 mph than the base Porsche Macan series.
Ford also will offer two special performance versions. The GT is targeting 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds, making it faster off the line than a Porsche Macan Turbo. The GT Performance Edition, meanwhile, is targeting a comparable 0-60 mph in the mid-3-second range to a Porsche 911 GTS. Both GT configurations are targeting an estimated 342 kW (459 horsepower) and 830 Nm (612 lb.-ft.) of torque. When the vehicle launches, a new Mach-E 4 all-wheel drive system will be available that can apply torque independently to the front and rear axles to deliver impressive acceleration and improved handling over the rear-wheel drive model. Ford tuned this system to provide excellent traction on the road, rigorously testing the vehicle in wet and snowy terrain to help control for slippery conditions. Mach-E is the first production vehicle to be tuned by the Ford Performance team utilizing Ford’s racing simulator in North Carolina.
Battery technology keeps you running with hassle-free charging solutions:
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The roughly $48,000 premium trim opens the option for an extended range battery that adds another $5-grand to the price tag (98.8 kWh Battery: RWD ~300 miles AWD ~270 miles). Then there’s the GT, which we’ll get to momentarily. In motion, this extended range AWD version manages bumps competently. The noise inside the cabin is inoffensive, though without an engine it doesn’t sound like any Mustang you’ve ever driven. Note” there is a “propulsion sound” option that adds low-key artificial auditory emotion to your drive. From the driver, seat visibility is generally good. What’s not good are the brakes. The pedal has that touchy, unnatural feel that plagues many electric cars. If you’d rather skip using the brake pedal in most situations. Just activate the one-pedal drive option for intense regenerative deceleration when you lift the accelerator. There’s a lot to like driving this Premium trim but for the sportiest Mach-E experience, consider the GT. It looks racier, has adaptive dampers for more composed handling, it’ll sprint from zero to 60 in the mid-3 second range (459hp, 612 lb-ft), it comes exclusively with all-wheel drive and the Extended Range battery delivering about 250 miles of range, and it costs nearly $62,000. So, the general driving experience is pleasing. What about the rest of the car? I can tell you that seated behind my ideal front seat driving position there’s plenty of legroom. Headroom is similarly excellent and there’s a flat floor making the middle position just a bit more livable.
By the way, I haven’t addressed the Mach-E’s exterior styling yet because you can come to your own conclusions. All I’ll say is that ignore all the badges and, to my eyes, this a sleek and muscular looking SUV. But yes, there are Stangy details. We’ve got horses, angry eyes, alluring haunches, and 3-bar taillights. And now, to round things out, a random grab bag of observations. The optional panoramic glass roof is cool. But with no sunshade, the cockpit might get toasty in the summer. To open the doors from the inside you use these toggles that kinda look like the new Porsche 911’s gear selector but less knurled.
Exterior:
The exterior door releases are no less distinct. Instead of pulling the handle, you’ve got this little button for the front door. Plus another button for the back doors…minus the handle. In addition to the rear trunk, there is a front trunk. Yes, this divider is removable. The frunk is also water-resistant with a drain plug. Lastly, the Premium trim and higher can be charged at a rate of 150 kW, which bumps the extended range battery from a 10% to 80% charge in about 45 minutes.
Random Observation: With prices that vary from $44,000 to more than $60,000, the Mustang Mach-E is not cheap but Federal and state incentives do apply, helping lower potential costs by $7,500 or more. Among the obvious competitors are the pricier Audi E Tron and Jaguar I-PACE. Of course, there’s also the Tesla Model Y. Interestingly, a Mach-E Premium trim with all-wheel drive and the extended-range battery costs around $3,500 more than a long-range dual-motor Tesla Model Y. And even then, the equally quick Tesla boasts a more than 50-mile range advantage. Food for thought. Well, we've made it to the end of the video without addressing the Mustang name controversy so here goes. Is this a Mustang as we know it? No. The Mustang Mach-E is its own thing. It’s quick, fun to drive, more practical than any Mustang I’ve ever driven and I think it’s a great electric SUV.
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