After tons of rumors and a long wait, it's finally here: The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E all-electric crossover SUV.
Capable of zero-to-60-mph runs in the "mid-three-second" zone and
packing up to 300 miles of range in a crossover body with a Mustang
badge, the Mach-E appears to target EV range warriors and enthusiasts
alike. Its success is still up in the air, but we do know the Mach-E's
trims and equipment, and leaked, seemingly accurate information from a
Ford consumer site gives us a peek at the pricing.
There are two
battery packs offered in the Mach-E, labeled standard range (SR) or
extended range (ER). The SR pack has a 75.7-kWh energy storage capacity,
while the ER packs contain 98.8 kWh. All models also get a 15.5-inch
touchscreen powered by Ford's latest SYNC infotainment system, which can
learn the user's habits and customize its suggestions. A new
keyless-entry system that enables you to use your phone as a key is also
available, making it possible to never touch your key fob, let alone
pull it out of a purse or pocket.
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E First Edition Price + Features
Inspired
by the Mustang's design, the Mach-E also gets a few Mustang-like names
for its various tiers of performance and equipment. Kicking things off
is the First Edition, the limited-run model to commemorate the launch of
the electric SUV that will be available in "late 2020." The Mach-E
First Edition is priced from $59,900 before federal credits—although
that's per the leaked information, so official price figures for all
Mach-E variants may well change between now and next year's launch. The
Mach-E First Edition quotes a targeted 270-mile range, a mid-five-second
zero-to-60-mph run, and standard all-wheel drive, along with 332
horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque. The First Edition will be offered in
a choice of three colors, one of which will be an exclusive Grabber
Blue Metallic. First Edition Mach-Es will also get interior contrast
stitching, unique scuff plates, brushed aluminum pedals, and red brake
calipers.
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select Price + Features
Moving to
the entry point of the new Mach-E range, we have the Mach-E Select,
which goes on sale in early 2021. Priced from $43,895 (or as little as
$36,395 after federal credits—again, according to the leaked
information), the Select quotes a target for EPA-estimated range of 230
miles with rear-wheel drive and a mid-five-second zero-to-60-mph time.
Should you opt for the available all-wheel drive, range drops to 210
miles. The Select scores a power rating of 255 horsepower, while it
makes 306 lb-ft of torque in rear-drive form or 417 lb-ft when equipped
with AWD. Despite being the bottom of the Mach-E range, the Select still
has some high-tech features: Ford's Co-Pilot360 suite of
driver-assistance technologies is standard equipment. The Co-Pilot360
system includes features like automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping
assist, and blind-spot detection.
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Price + Features
Stepping
up a tier, we have the Mach-E Premium. On sale in late 2020, the
Premium is expected to start from $50,600 and is rated for up to 300
miles of range and is said to hustle to 60 mph in the mid five seconds.
The Premium is available with either rear- or all-wheel drive, as well
as a choice of the SR or ER battery packs. With the SR pack and
rear-drive, the Premium is estimated by Ford for 230 miles of range in
rear-drive form; you can subtract 20 miles with AWD. The ER pack bumps
those figures to 300 miles and 270 miles. Power for the Mach-E Premium
looks like this: 255 horses for SR models, 282 for the ER with rear
drive, and 332 for the ER AWD. Like other Mach-E variants, torque is
either 306 lb-ft with RWD or 417 lb-ft with AWD.
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 Price + Features
Next
up is the Mach-E California Route 1, hitting the market in early 2021.
Priced from $52,400 per the leak, the California Route 1 is only
available with the larger ER battery—all the better for extended
cruising. Likewise, it's only available with rear-wheel drive to better
maximize range, which is the same as the longest-legged Premium model at
300 miles. Despite the big battery, however, the California Route 1 is
tied for the slowest zero-to-60-mph run of the Mach-E line, with Ford
targeting the mid-six-second range. The California Route 1 offers 282
horsepower and 306 lb-ft of torque.
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Price + Features
Finally,
we have the Mach-E GT, the last of the Mach-E range to arrive. It
will hit the streets in spring of 2021. Like the Mustang that bears the
same name, the Mach-E GT promises sporty performance, with 459
horsepower and 612 lb-ft of torque on tap, routed through an AWD-only
powertrain. The Mach-E GT will only be available with the larger ER
battery pack, but its greater performance means the targeted range will
be 235 miles or so. Ford plans to offer two versions of the Mach-E GT:
The standard model will target a 60-mph time of less than four seconds,
while a GT Performance Edition aims for a mid-three-second zero-to-60
run. Despite the differences in acceleration, Ford says both versions of
the Mach-E GT get the same horsepower and torque figures. The Mach-E GT
also gets Brembo's new Flexira aluminum calipers, while the GT
Performance Edition gains MagneRide adaptive damping.
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard/Optional Features
Ford is
planning three driving modes for the Mach-E GT: Whisper, Engage, and
Unbridled. Pony jokes aside, the three modes promise to tailor the
steering response, ambient lighting, sounds, and instrument-cluster
animation to the desired level of performance.
All Mach-E variants
will benefit from a 4.8-cubic-foot front trunk (or "frunk") that's
equipped with a drain to make it easily washable. The rear trunk/cargo
area offers 29 cubic feet of storage space with the rear seats up; fold
the rear seats and you can stuff up to 60 cubic feet of cargo back
there. A hands-free, foot-activated rear liftgate opening system is also
available. The cabin of the Mach-E promises its share of tech and
creature comforts, including an optional premium Bang & Olufsen
sound system and a panoramic fixed glass roof with infrared coating to
keep vehicle temperatures under control.
What about charging? Ford
offers a Connected Charging station that can be installed on a
household 240-volt line and which adds up to 32 miles of range per hour.
The mobile charger that comes with the Mach-E recharges up to 22 miles
of range per hour on a 240-volt line. For faster charging, you'll want
to access the 12,500-charger FordPass Charging Network, which enables
charging at up to 150 kW, and can add up to 47 miles of range in as
little as 10 minutes for a rear-drive, extended-range battery Mach-E;
standard-range Mach-E variants can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent
in as little as 38 minutes, according to Ford. The Charging Network
allows public chargers from different companies to fall under the same
billing account, which is handy.
Although it won't be available for another year at the earliest, Ford is taking $500 deposits to reserve a Mach-E starting now.
