Here’s a sentence we don’t get to write often: The EPA has found that a new electric car has more range than its manufacturer promised. The two high-performance versions of Ford’s Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle (EV) completed EPA range testing this week, and each exceeded what Ford had predicted.
The Mach-E GT is a performance-tuned version of Ford’s new electric SUV. It starts at $59,900, plus a $1,100 destination charge. The GT version boasts 480 horsepower (214 more than the base model).
Ford had advertised the Mach-E GT with a range of 250 miles. After testing, the EPA has certified it for 270.
The GT has an even faster sibling. The Mach-E GT Performance Edition keeps the same power rating but adds a MagneRide adaptive suspension system that adjusts to conditions to handle corners at higher speeds. Ford asks $64,900 for the Performance Edition and claims it can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds – almost as fast as a Mustang GT500 with a $71,000 price tag.
Ford had advertised the Performance Edition with a predicted range of 235 miles. The EPA has certified it for 260.
The Mustang Mach-E’s closest competition is the Tesla Model Y. That car has its own Performance trim, which is rated for 303 miles of range. However, the Fords still qualify for the federal government’s $7,500 electric vehicle tax rebate, which is no longer available on Tesla vehicles.
We should also point out that Ford has another high-profile EV on the way. The F-150 Lightning electric pickup is scheduled for delivery next spring. Ford currently estimates that it will achieve a driving range of up to 300 miles. Let’s hope the company has lowballed that range estimate as well.
