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Ford Mustang Mach-E review

Buyers looking for a stylish, all-electric family SUV that's good to drive, should definitely consider the Ford Mustang Mach-E

Overall Auto Express Rating

4.5 out of 5

Price
£50,830 to £74,540
  • Good to drive
  • Range
  • Generous kit
  • Smaller boot than rivals
  • Not particularly quick
  • Dubious Mustang connection
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It was vital that Ford hit the ground running with the new Mustang Mach-E, and the blue oval’s first all-electric SUV certainly hasn’t disappointed. Competitively priced, the Mustang Mach-E delivers a premium air with great family space and decent levels of standard kit, while also offering a reassuringly useful range and practical charging capability.

The Mach-E GT model offers true Tesla-like acceleration, is the more engaging car to drive and, crucially, brings plenty of style and desirability to help it stand out in a rapidly expanding electric SUV market.

About the Ford Mustang Mach-E

With the Government decision to ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, the race is on for manufacturers to deliver a range of battery-powered alternatives. All-electric cars that are able to meet the day-to-day needs of drivers, while also offering good value, plenty of style and the all-important kerb appeal that can help to close the deal.

But, building a brand that customers are attracted to and will actually invest in is quite a difficult job, which may explain why Ford has chosen to name its first all-electric SUV after one of its most iconic sports cars: say hello to the Mustang Mach-E.

First on the to-do list for the Mustang Mach-E is to persuade customers away from a rapidly growing list of rivals. The Tesla Model 3 is pretty well established in the market and is a marquee player, while the VW Group offers competition in the form of the ID.4, ID.5 and the Skoda Enyaq.

The Nissan Ariya is our Car of the Year for 2022, while the Korean pair of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 are also extremely capable. Further down the price range, the Hyundai Kona Electric provides decent family transport, although the more expensive versions of the Mustang Mach-E could well stand up to scrutiny against the likes of the Jaguar I-Pace and the BMW iX3.

With a starting price of around £50,000, the Mustang Mach-E range is split into rear- or all-wheel-drive models, each offering Standard or Extended Range set-ups with usable battery capacities of 70kWh and 91kWh respectively.

Power outputs range from 265bhp for the Standard Range cars, through to the 290bhp RWD Extended Range model and the AWD Extended Range version with 346bhp. The top-of-the-range Mach-E GT offers 480bhp and a staggering 860Nm of torque.

The ability to travel a reasonable distance on a single charge is often uppermost in the minds of potential customers, and particularly those who aren’t used to their car being solely reliant on all-electric power. 

If you opt for a Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended Range version you’ll benefit from up to 379 miles on the road without needing to top up the battery. There are inevitable compromises with selecting a cheaper variant, but Ford claims even the AWD Standard Range car will deliver 248 miles before you need to plug in.

Standard equipment is generous with a substantial 15.5-inch, portrait-style touchscreen given pride of place at the center of the dash, while other creature comforts include heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a smartphone charging pad, adaptive cruise control and front and rear parking sensors.

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If you decide to upgrade to the AWD Extended Range version then you’ll not want for much. A ten-speaker B&O audio system is thrown in, along with a panoramic glass roof, a powered tailgate and an Active Park Assist function.

For an alternative review of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, visit our sister site carbuyer.co.uk...

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