Ford Mustang Mach E

Of all the possible names Ford could put its first 100% electric model, the Americans go and use the most classic of them all, Mustang. Without really understanding why, the Ford Mustang Mach E It is not only the first battery-powered model of the oval firm, it is also one of the reference electric models due to its technical capabilities.

Electric cars are here to stay. The increasingly restrictive and demanding anti-pollution regulations and emissions force brands to change pace. The electric ones represent the most immediate future of the motor world, and soon there will be them in all sizes, formats, brands and colors. Although not all of them will have the name of a Ford Mustang.

With its half-sedan, half-crossover hybrid look, the Mustang Mach-E hits the international market for the first time at the end of 2019, although it will not be until the beginning of 2021 when the model begins to be available at official dealers. As a curiosity, it will be one of the first Ford models to set foot in Europe before the United States, its native country.

Technical characteristics of the Ford Mustang Mach-E

Keep in mind that the Ford Mustang Mach-E is a completely new model. It breaks with all the preconceived schemes of a classic brand such as Ford. Releases a specific scalar architecture for electrical models. Platform that in the future will begin to use more vehicles and that in turn is capable of including different solutions and mechanical configurations.

For this, its first electric, Ford has decided to bet on a contained size. We can place it perfectly within the D-SUV segment thanks to its measurements: 4,71 meters long, 1,88 meters wide and 1,60 meters high. To these levels we must add a wheelbase of 2,97 meters. This allows you to have an approved passenger compartment for a maximum of five passengers.

The engineers have taken advantage of the reduction in the size of the mechanics to introduce two trunks in the Ford Mustang Mach-E. A front one with a size of 100 liters. And another main in the part rear with a minimum size of 402 liters. The maximum load capacity extends to 1.420 litres, a figure that is obtained by completely folding down the second row of seats.

Mechanical range and gearboxes of the Ford Mustang Mach-E

We come to the most important part of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, its mechanics. Like we have already said, it is a 100% electric car and without thermal engine versions. They are all based on the same concept, although the American brand has proposed a very well-scaled range that can attract a multitude of customers and different needs. Over time, Ford updates the features to unleash more power and range.

The first thing we need to know is that there is rear-wheel drive units with a single electric motor, and all-wheel drive units with two motors, one in front and one behind. From that, the range is staggered into standard autonomy units, others with extended autonomy and a sporty GT version. Thanks to this, different powers are obtained, from 269 CV of the access unit to 487 CV of the most powerful of the versions, the GT. Logically, all of them managed by automatic gearboxes.

But the really important thing in this case is not the power, but the battery it has and the autonomy it provides. All batteries are lithium ion liquid-cooled, 68 kWh useful capacity for Standard Range models y 88 kWh net capacity for Extended Range versions. Bearing this in mind, electric ranges range from 440 kilometers for the Mustang Mach-E Standard Range AWD to 600 kilometers of the Extended Range RWD version.

Equipment of the Ford Mustang Mach-E

Electricians are surrounded by a technological environment. All of them are sold as leading models with advanced equipment, and the case of the Ford Mustang Mach E is not alien. For the interior of his first electric Ford has broken all his schemes. Presents a minimalist interior, where all the functions are collected on a huge central screen in a vertical position very similar to the one offered by Tesla.

Being an electric model, the equipment lines revolve around the Base, Premium and GT finishes which in turn correspond to the mechanical versions RWD, AWD and GT. In addition to the different mechanical combinations, the levels offer aesthetic discrepancies, going from a more sober appearance to a more sporty one, both inside and out. Of course, the equipment is also affected, including more elements in the higher finishes.

As far as systems and elements are concerned, the Mustang Mach-E has all the modern equipment and advances. Among the long list of equipment, it is worth highlighting the presence of LED headlights, digital instrument panel, keyless access and start, navigation, multimedia system with 15,5-inch central screen, dual zone air conditioning, connectivity for mobile devices, and much more. Of course, it does not forget to include many driving assistants that make it a car with level 2 autonomous capacity.

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The Ford Mustang Mach-e according to Euro NCAP

When establishing the security of the Ford Mustang Mach-e, Euro NCAP has certified it with its highest score, five stars. The electric SUV has been very resistant in the different crash tests carried out. By sections, the results are: 92 out of 100 in adult passenger protection, 86 out of 100 in child passenger protection, 69 out of 100 in pedestrian vulnerability and 82 out of 100 in driving assistants.

Ford Mustang Mach-E rivals

The electric ones still represent a minority in the market, but all the brands want to get ahead of the trend by launching their first 100% battery-powered models. The case of Ford Mustang Mach-E bets on an increasingly wide market niche. In front of him he has powerful rivals. None of them have been on the market long enough to make an advantage, so they all try to win first place in sales. Those rivals are: Audi Q4 etron, Jaguar I PACE, Mercedes EQC, Kia EV6, Hyundai ioniq 5, Volkswagen ID.4, skoda enyaq y Tesla Model Y. All of them share the concept and the SUV/Crossover format.

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• electrical performance
• Autonomy
• Versions

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• strange format
• Last Name Mustang
• media system

Ford Mustang Mach-E prices

When it comes to setting prices, it is clear that the electric ones still cannot rival the thermal models in terms of acquisition cost. The starting price of the Ford Mustang Mach-e is 64.687 euros, without offers or discounts. This amount refers to a model with a base finish, access battery and rear-wheel drive with 440 kilometers of autonomy. The most expensive in the family is the performance Mustang Mach-e GT, whose minimum price is 86.262 euros, without MOVES offers or discounts.

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