2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E

The exterior of the Mach-E may channel the Mustang sports car, but the interior leans heavily into the futuristic side of things. The cabin has a simple dashboard design with air vents spanning the entire width of the dash. The whole dashboard is centered around the central display, though it’s oddly placed a little too low down on the dashboard to be easy to use. With only a single physical dial on the center console, the Mach-E strives to be a high-tech EV.

Thrilling All-Electric Performance. While the regular Mustang delivers impressive performance thanks to its available V8 engine, the Mach-E utilizes an all-electric powertrain that has similar performance to the eight-cylinder engine in the sports car. Even the standard Mach-E delivers strong performance befitting a sports car.

The Mach-E Select & Premium start off with a single electric motor with 266 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. These models can get to 60 mph in roughly six seconds, which is more than enough performance for most people. For maximum performance, there’s the range-topping GT Performance Edition. It comes with two electric motors for a total of 480 hp and 634 lb-ft of torque. The GT Performance Edition can get to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. That makes the Mach-E much quicker than the current Mustang GT, which can make the sprint in roughly 4.5 seconds.

There’s no denying that the Mach-E has blistering performance in a straight line, but the electric SUV also impresses with the way it gets around corners. While the Mach-E isn’t nearly as glued down as the regular Mustang, it’s still plenty exciting to hustle around corners. All-wheel-drive models offer an impressive amount of grip, while the SUV’s relatively firm suspension keeps body movements in check. The GT Performance Edition is the sharpest handling trim available. With adaptive suspension, sticky summer tires, and upgraded brakes, the GT Performance Edition is the clear choice for shoppers that want an SUV that performs more like a large sports sedan.

Impressive Range In All Trims. For 2023, Ford has increased the amount of range the Premium has. That specific trim gains 13 miles of to be rated at up to 290 miles. It’s not a large boost, but the Mach-E was already competitive in the all-electric segment, so a boost in range wasn’t really needed.

The range for the Mach-E starts off at 247 miles with for the Select and Premium trims with the standard 70-kWh battery pack when equipped with a single electric motor on the rear wheels. With the dual-motor configuration, these trims are rated at 224 miles.

Higher trim levels, like the Premium, California Route 1, GT, and GT Performance Edition are only available with the extended range battery pack that has a 91-kWh pack. With the California Route 1 trim, which comes with all-wheel drive as standard, the Mach-E maxes out at 312 miles of range. The Premium trim with rear-wheel drive gets close to matching that figure with 306 miles of range, while all-wheel-drive Premium models are rated at 290 miles. The high-performance GT trims trade performance for range. The GT can travel up to 270 miles of, while the GT Performance Edition is rated at 260 miles.

Get Ready To Pay For Tech. The 2023 Mach-E is getting a massive price increase for the new model year. Depending on the trim level, pricing for the 2023 model year is going up by as much as $8,300. That’s a dramatic increase that makes the Mach-E far more expensive than before. While it can be disheartening to see a vehicle go up in price by a wide margin for a new model year, Ford is softening the blow by adding one major package as standard.

The Mach-E gains the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of advanced safety features as standard throughout the whole lineup. The change means that every Mach-E now comes with adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane centering assist, rear parking sensors, traffic sign recognition, and lane keeping assist as standard. The Mach-E now comes with every single feature most shoppers could ask for, but BlueCruise is still hidden away behind packages and options that cost $1,900 to activate for the base Select trim.

Speaking of BlueCruise, it’s a pricey package and requires an annual fee, but it’s one of the few hands-free systems on the market. It also works incredibly well with intuitive controls and smooth inputs. For people that spend a lot of time driving on the highway, BlueCruise is a worthy upgrade.

Ford offers its most high-tech equipment with the Mach-E. The electric SUV comes standard with a 15.5-inch touchscreen, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hotspot, a wireless charging pad, and six audio speakers. For the price, the Mach-E comes with a competitive list of equipment. The only major upgrade is a 10-speaker audio system.

Final Thoughts. Now that the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E has been on the market for a little bit, people seem more accepting of its name. While the Mach-E doesn’t have the same design or performance as the gas-powered Mustang, it’s a more futuristic and versatile take on what the Mustang can be. As far as electric SUVs go, the Mach-E is one of the better ones available thanks to its impressive performance, competitive range, and high-tech features. It’s unfortunate that Ford has dramatically raised pricing for the 2023 model year, but the Mach-E remains competitively priced in the class.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is another standout option in the electric class. It has a retro design, a spacious cabin, loads of standard tech features, and helpful features like rapid-charging capability, vehicle-to-load compatibility, a sliding center console, and a reclining driver’s seat. The Ioniq 5 can travel up to 303 miles and has quick acceleration with the dual-motor configuration.

For something that’s not that sporty, but is slightly more practical, check out the Volkswagen ID.4. It has a roomy cabin, a serene ride, and up to 275 miles of range. The ID.4 isn’t available with the same tech features as the Mach-E and it doesn’t have the same aggressive styling, but it’s as close to being an electric version of a regular gas-powered SUV as consumers can get.

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