2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Hatchback

　　

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Review

byAlex NishimotoCorrespondent

　　Alex Nishimoto has worked in the automotive industry since 2007. He was a staff writer for MotorTrend for 10 years and since then has contributed to CNET, PRI, AutoWise and other publications.

　　, rating written byAlex NishimotoReviews Editor

　　Travis Langness has worked in the automotive industry since 2011. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.

　　If you asked us a decade ago what other vehicle we thought might be graced by the storied Mustang nameplate, we never would've guessed an all-electric SUV. But the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E is exactly that, and while it's not related in any mechanical way to the iconic Mustang two-door sports car, it inherits many design cues and offers a sporty driving experience befitting a car wearing the galloping horse badge.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E EV Insights

Trim:Mustang Mach-E Select

　　Select 4dr Hatchback (electric DD) (Most Popular) - $42,995 MSRPSelect 4dr Hatchback w/Prod. End 07/23 (electric DD) - $42,995 MSRPSelect 4dr Hatchback AWD (electric DD) - $45,995 MSRPSelect 4dr Hatchback AWD w/Prod. End 07/23 (electric DD) - $45,995 MSRPPremium 4dr Hatchback (electric DD) - $46,995 MSRPPremium 4dr Hatchback w/Prod. End 07/23 (electric DD) - $46,995 MSRPPremium 4dr Hatchback AWD w/Prod. End 07/23 (electric DD) - $49,995 MSRPPremium 4dr Hatchback AWD (electric DD) - $49,995 MSRPCalifornia Route 1 4dr Hatchback AWD w/Prod. End 07/23 (electric DD) - $56,995 MSRPCalifornia Route 1 4dr Hatchback AWD (electric DD) - $56,995 MSRPGT 4dr Hatchback AWD w/Prod. End 07/23 (electric DD) - $59,995 MSRPGT 4dr Hatchback AWD (electric DD) - $59,995 MSRP

　　

Range

 zzdcar TESTED

　　264 miles

　　zzdcar Tested Rangezzdcar begins with a full battery charge and drives the vehicle on a mix of city and highway roads (approximately 60% city, 40% highway) until the battery is almost entirely empty. (We target 10 miles of remaining range for safety.) The miles traveled and the indicated remaining range are added together for the zzdcar Tested Range figure.

　　EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 224 miles after 8 years.Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.

　　Estimated range mapThis map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of Rutland, North Dakota. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.Map display generated using: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © Recurrent contributors | Recurrent

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EV Battery Warranty

　　8 yrs or 100,000 milesThe federal government requires that EV batteries be warrantied for a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. The EV battery warranty includes replacement if your battery capacity drops below a certain percentage of the original capacity.

　　

Charging at Home

　　7.4 hours

　　Total Charging Time (240V outlet)

　　SAE ComboStandard port for most electric models. Supports Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast charging.

　　Plug Type

　　

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

　　$400

　　Available Rebates. Restrictions apply.

　　Utility EV Charger Offer

　　$400

　　Restrictions: Otter Tail Power offers EV owners a rebate of up to $400 towards the installation of a Level 2 charging station. To qualify for this rebate, the customer and/or charging station must meet the following requirements: Receive electricity from Otter Tail Power.

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　　Complimentary Charging Offer

　　Restrictions: This program is a charging agreement between Ford Motor Company and Electrify America. Customers who purchase a new Mustang Mach-E will receive 250 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of complimentary DC fast charging on the Electrify America network through FordPass Rewards. Vehicle modem and Blue Oval Charge Network access must be activated within 60 days of purchase. Complimentary credit expires 2 years from warranty start date. See your participating dealer for details.

　　

Cost to Drive

　　$71/mo

　　Mustang Mach-E

　　vs

　　$165/mo

　　Car Avg.

　　Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　

Am I Ready for an EV?

　　EV ownership works best if you can charge (240V) at home or at work This typically means a 240V home installation, but you could also have a similar setup at your office or other places your car is already parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice unless you've got a plug-in hybrid, in which case overnight charging at home is feasible.

　　If you can’t charge at home, charging at a charging station could take at least 10x longer than at a gas station With public charging infrastructure still in its infancy, the user experience can be maddeningly inconsistent. Tesla owners tend to rave about the reliability and speed of the company's proprietary Supercharger stations, but rival DC fast options have thus far been plagued by technical issues and overcrowding. It's an evolving landscape and our best advice is to do your research on the available options for the EV you want to buy.

　　Adding a 240V home charging system could cost up to $1,600 or more If your existing electrical service can handle the additional demands of EV charging, you may be able to add Level 2 charging at home for less than a grand, including installation. But your costs will multiply if you need to upgrade your electrical panel or add a dedicated circuit.

　　In the EV space, there are cars that offer more performance and others that offer more range, but few deliver a balance of those two key attributes like the Mach-E. The wagon-like Ford SUV gets up to 314 miles of range and hits 60 mph in 5.2 seconds in all-wheel-drive trim. It's also pleasant to drive around town thanks to a suspension that does an excellent job absorbing bumps in the road and a cabin that isolates road noise remarkably well.

　　The Mustang Mach-E belongs to a class that continues to grow each year, and today includes competitors like the Chevrolet Bolt EUV, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Tesla Model Y, Volkswagen ID.4 and Volvo XC40 Recharge. Take a look at our Expert Rating to see how the Mustang Mach-E compares to its all-electric rivals.

　　

What's it like to live with?

zzdcar added a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium with rear-wheel drive and the extended-range battery to our long-term fleet. In its first EV range test with us, it surpassed its EPA-estimated 300 miles of range. Recurrent to see what we think of its performance, range, tech and more.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

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　　Great

　　8.2

　　out of 10

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Performance

8.0/10

　　How does the Mustang Mach-E drive? The Mach-E may be a wagon-like SUV, but it delivers the speed and agility you'd expect of anything wearing a Mustang badge. We tested a Mach-E in the Premium trim with the extended-range battery and all-wheel drive. At the zzdcar test track, it zipped from 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. A few rival EVs are a little quicker (the Tesla Model Y, for instance) but overall the Mach-E, at least the version we tested, is pleasingly quick.

　　Ford tuned the handling dynamics to make even this all-wheel-drive SUV feel more like a rear-wheel-drive sport sedan. Around turns, it's playful and engaging. You'll feel a lot of body movement in transitions, but it's composed and stable.

　　In typical driving, the Mach-E delivers a buttery smooth experience. The regenerative braking effect works well and allows for one-pedal driving, which means you can slow down to a complete stop just by taking your foot off the accelerator. We actually prefer doing this than using the brake pedal; it's a little vague and grabby, making it hard to stop smoothly in typical driving. We hope Ford can improve the tuning with a future over-the-air software update.

　　

Comfort

8.0/10

　　How comfortable is the Mustang Mach-E? Highlights include a suspension that excels at soaking up large bumps in the road, a cabin that's well insulated against wind and ambient noise, and an excellent and easy-to-use climate control system. The available seat and steering wheel heaters get toasty pretty quick, though we'd welcome the option of seat ventilation for warmer climates.

　　The seats are pretty comfortable, with padding that feels as soft and cushy as memory foam but breathes better. But the seats lack a few key adjustments, such as a lower thigh cushion extender for longer-legged drivers. There's very little lateral support holding you in place. Unfortunately, seats with more adjustments are not available.

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