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Living With 2021 Mustang Mach-E. A Real World Deep Dive Into Ford’s First Dedicated EV.
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- Опубликовано: 15 фев 2021
- Let’s get past the Mustang name controversy and address the big question- How easy is the Ford Mach-E to live with. Turns out, the Blue Oval folks pretty much nailed it. Tom Voelk spends a week in a standard range 66kW Premium AWD model. It’s the one with the shortest amount of range, 211 miles according to the EPA. How does it work in the real world? Is charging easy and quick? Can it handle family duty? All of these questions are answered, plus a look at the FordPass Charging Network and the Sync 4A interface. If you have more questions, ask in the comments.
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When is Ford going to slap some stripes on that thing and call it a Shelb-E?
Shit i like that....
oh shit I'm stealing this
🤣
Logo could be a cobra with lightning bolts as fangs...
@@nix4644 Good. And the stripes could also zig zag here and there.
18 minutes is a perfect length for a detailed deep dive review, especially when it's packed full of relevant info and not boring filler....!
I know im randomly asking but does someone know of a trick to log back into an instagram account??
I was stupid forgot the password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me!
@Rocky Matthias Instablaster =)
The more reviews I see, the better I like this car.
Yea same here
charging speed remains an issue :(
Totally agree! I’ve been binging three days straight and I’m 85% sold!! Lol
I feel the opposite honestly because Ford can’t figure out how to make a non laggy infotainment system 😕
u should see the awd tests, not very impressive
Like the idea of at home charging, this car would meet 98% of my driving needs.
My wife and I bought a Prius in 2006. Great car until we found out the inverters cost 7 thousand to replace and the battery pack cost 5 thousand to replace, and both wore out after 6 or 7 years. Not to mention the car couldn't go up steep inclines in Colorado.
We learned a lesson. Wait until the early adopters have allowed tech companies to perfect the technology. I'll be excited to buy a used electric car ... 10 years from now.
@@poweraccountabilityleague6877 Thank you for saving me 10 grand
@@poweraccountabilityleague6877 warranty on the battery pack is 8 years on this one and Ford is EXTREMELY conservative with their battery management. These are quite a ways away from first gen EVs
I’ve got one on order. After this review, and many other positive reviews, I can’t wait to take delivery!
Check carefully about the Range it shows when fully charged. Mine is supposed to be 270 mi and it is only 200 when fully charged. Just Friday the vehicle is handed over to me. Ford First Edition. Sucks, these guys anything right first time.
🤦🏻♂️. And why would you do that? Unless you are wealthy. You NEVER get the first model of ANYTHING. And especially an American made electric car 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
@@ganesanjayaraman7850 Mine was the same way, but it seems to be getting better slowly. I think it's because the estimate is based on previous driving and the first thing everyone does is put it in Unbridled mode? 😂 Anyway - the reviews all seem to say the range is actually *longer* than the EPA estimate, so I'm hopeful I'll end up seeing that.
Before anyone considers buying a Mach-E watch the Munro Live channel on RUclips. Specifically the Mach-E thermal system comparison Part 2. There are also other videos on that channel where different subsystems of the Mach-E are dissected and commented on.
@@Chainyanker007 I've been watching them and I don't see anything to be too discouraged about
TESLA: The name for electric cars. Ford needed that instant recognition. Mustang it is.
Mach E the Mustang KILLER
It worked on my wife. She saw it and had to have it.
No, Ford went to a branding business model, F series is one, Bronco is another, and Mustang is another.
@@kdrapertrucker and, it's working
I like this review. However, people complain about the many menu options in the car. What they forget (as a previous Ford Car Salesman) that many of the Sync features can, and should be, controlled with your voice. I test drove a MME while I am waiting for mine and was able to voice control the radio, navigation, and climate controls with the voice button on the steering wheel without taking my hands off the wheel. Just takes some time learning the speech commands.
In reality, most people only do their basic favorite things with their Sync anyway and seldom use its full capabilities. So once they set it, that’s where it stays. Most customers pair their phones, and use the audio, climate control, and navigation and call it a day. As long as those items are readily available, they’re happy. Lol.
Two weeks ago I ordered a Premium Mach e. After a sobering period of reflection I changed my order to a GT. Prior to my current 2020 Supra, suitably modified to produce 500 whp on e50. I drove a 2006 Mustang GT, 2009 GT500, 2013 Boss 302, and 2016 GT350. I love Mustangs and I'm sure my wife will love this first Mustang SUV.
Did you test drive a Tesla model Y? Should have.
Tom's reviews are consistently among the best written I've ever seen. They're very well written, presented conversationally, and focused on what people care about. So many people do a "walkaround" and spend almost no time on the one thing you really want to know -- What's it like to drive?
Looks like a nice car. I'm not thrilled with the center display. I keep expecting the camera to pan around behind it and show the Velcro holding it to the dash.
One of your best reviews ever! Thanks for packing in so much information about the Mach E. Seems like a really cool car. I hope Ford is able to make hundreds of thousands of them.
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I understand why Ford named this the Mustang. It's free advertising with so many people up in arms about it, and it keeps people talking about it; seems like a pretty good strategy.
The door handles make sense all-in-all, but I would like to see how the (I guess) capacitive button works when wearing gloves. Though, you're right about Michigan people understanding cold weather.
Very good point made near the end of this video about charging at home. Availability and speed of charging stations means a whole lot less if you always leave home with a full charge. Never thought about that.
It doesn't really matter what it's called if it's good. This appears to be good. Great review as always Tom.
badges dont count anymore..
Personally, Ford calling this a Mustang soured my opinion so much that I activity wanted to dislike this vehicle. That said, it's a compelling vehicle. I'd prefer it over an ID.4. Depending on available rebates, Mach e or Model 3 are good choices.
@@MRTOWELRACK avoid the ID.4 😂
I've had one for almost 3 months... it's amazing!
Is yours AWD or 2WD? I'd go for the 2wd if it's a bit performance-oriented, looking at one next week
@@cascadian19 awd
I agree that very few us actually need a car with huge range. Really, 200-300 miles is far more than enough for 99% of days. The issue is that 1%.
Whether because of family emergencies or weather events, I've had 4-5 events in the last several years where I really needed to be able to get to somewhere 300-400 miles away as quickly as possible.
Even more than range, I think the big bottleneck is infrastructure. As Tom said, right now EVs only really make sense if you can charge at home, which many of us can't. Only about 30% of those between 24-39 (aka Millennials) own a home. That number is not likely to grow all that quickly considering the lack of housing stock and the debt ratio many Millennials carry.
I'm really looking for EV charging infrastructure on par with gas stations before I get one. None of the issues Tom showcased with charging have ever occurred to me with gas stations.
Good points, ones I haven’t considered. We need a doubling to tripling of battery range to move once a week charging
After 2 years with iffy charging outside our garage with our 2017 Chevy Bolt EV, we went full Tesla and have traveled without range anxiety and have yet to see a broken Tesla Supercharger Station.
This is a great vehicle from Ford in search of a dependable charging network.
Good review. It'll be my first EV and range anxiety is real but I'm looking forward to the learning curve.
Range anxiety goes away after a day or two.
It disappears after like a week.
@@prestonsherwood8298 what makes it better? I'm twisted, I love tesla, but the tax credit and nice build is tempting
@@prestonsherwood8298 - Model Y engineering is way superior. Checkout Sandy Munro’s channel on the Mach-e and Tesla MY, multiple videos, model Y years ahead when subsystems are dissected.
@@prestonsherwood8298 In reality, if a person charges at home and seldom travels long distances, ,the availability of superchargers isn’t that important . If he regularly travels long distances, then the availability of chargers becomes more important. Having said that, the charging situation will likely improve steadily as EV’s become more common. But as of today, it depends on his needs and driving habits.
Would love to go EV for my next vehicle, but I believe you are correct in that it only makes sense if you have home charging. Those of us that live in condos and apartments with no dedicated charging options are out of luck until the next battery breakthrough happens that dramatically increases efficiency.
Besides, a hybrid does usually have more range than a full ev and an IC car. Can be cheaper too
Was just out to dinner with the wife and we saw this during a segment about the Woodward Cruise. So hear I am checking it out!!! This video has definitely peaked my interest in this vehicle. I wouldn’t NOT buy the regular E-Mach but am more interested in the GT version that will be coming out soon. Thanks for the video
I bought this car last week and I live in LA, the city of cars. I can look out my window and see at least four Lamborghinis and a few Rolls-Royces every 10 minutes but I seem to be turning more heads than everyone in cars much that are more expensive.
Everything about this car is an improvement from the Tesla SUVs besides a few small features. I test drove at least 30 cars before deciding on this and I do not regret my decision. It's a great car, it has style and performance, and I think it's the best car Ford has made.
The range has far exceeded my expectations, I bought the 300 mi and I'm getting 330. Tesla's usually are lower than advertised. The handling and comfort are definitely better than Tesla and the overall interior is far better than the Model S or X.
It's better than anything for this price range for EVs, especially considering all of the rebates and tax credits that take almost $10,000 off. I'm honestly thinking about buying the least expensive version for my parents just to get them introduced to electric cars.
I drove this car in LA and I agree that it turned a lot of heads. I had people all over asking about. It surprised me.
Not only it's a looker it's also practical, fast, well built and well priced. What else could you want?
Great review as always Tom. I’m really liking the new all electric Mustang. If I were in the market for a new car I would consider the AWD with the extended battery pack. It’s a little weird that it’s called a Mustang but I’ve see weirder....Mercedes with their 4 door coupe, or Porsche with a turbo version of the Taycan. Evil twin must have been storming the capitol and that’s why he’s on the no fly list LOL!
Turbo on the Porsche is just simply their fast versions now it’s kinda weird tho
Good points haha. I actually don't mind them calling this a Mustang. It shows how serious they are about the switch to electric, and better than the Mustang being discontinued like everything but the F150 and Bronco which will also have electric versions.
The Mustang II was the right car for its time and kept the Mustang going when its competitors had to take a year or so off. Those were the days of gas shortages and few folks wanted a gas guzzler. I had one as a daily driver for 12 years and loved it.
Hooray for Martin Campbell! Thanks for helping Tom. You, Sir, are a great friend. I hope to follow your example. Thanks Tom!
Mach-E in time will get much faster with time. After a while, people could care less about the vehicle's name. I usually give automakers the benefit of the doubt, however, will not run to my local dealership until the range is much better-great review Tom as always.
Folks got over the Cayenne and it’s the one of the best selling Porsches now. This is a fabulous car and I too hope it does well
How much range do you really need? With extended range it is almost 280. How often do you go that far in a day?
I notice a lot of malls offer free charging well you shop.
I charged for free at a Safeway today
More infrastructure is needed for electric vehicles. I’m sure it’s already on the plans for the future.
That will go away when they’re about 8% more popular
More hotels should too as well as cafes and restaurants. Charge while you eat or overnight while you sleep.
I almost bought a Ford Probe way back when! I did just take my 1st baby steps into electro-propulsion by buying a 2019 Fusion Hybrid. I love it drives smooth and shifted 30% of my driving to electrons according to its computer. Plug in or full EV in 5, 6, 7, years. I like Fords kinda wish the Mach E had a blue oval, but it's still obvious its a Ford.
Great advise on the tires.
Had a spare set of wheels so right before the great Texas blizzard of 2021
I purchased a cheap set of winter tires, mounted them on the back of my Chevy standard box short bed 2w and threw 200lb of dog food in the back at the tail gate .
Never had a problem and whem it was over the local animal shelter got the dog food.
Just should've called it the Mach-E.
They will drop the Mustang name after the second model comes out, I think...
I would have gone with Focus-E if they absolutely needed to put a familiar marquee to it. Otherwise yeah, Mach-E is fine.
They did, mustang is the sub brand.
@@chikmadisonwiusa2014 I don't think so. The Mach E GT will be the fastest production Mustang available. Can you imagine Ford's fastest production car NOT being a Mustang?
Mach E the Mustang KILLER
I think Ford is going to make Mustang its own brand/lineup like Dodge did with the Ram name and logo.
I've thought the same thing. And I feel Chevy is going to do the same with Corvette, as they are planning on doing....basically the Mach-E under the Corvette name.
I think so too ... i think they will make a sedan on the CD6 platform so they can share it with Lincoln ... because Lincoln needs to have at least one sedan to be a proper luxury brand -- And Joy F. the president of Lincoln said they are not giving up on sedans. I think the mustang lineup will be (1) the traditional mustang, (2) an electric mustang coupe, (3) plugin hybrid mustang sedan -- the falcon (3) the mach-e, (4) and maybe a traditional mustang coupe suv based on the traditional mustang.
Yup. Same with Bronco.
@@alliejr I am excited to see what they do with bronco ... I think they should bring the ranger name to the Bronco family and make a F100 for regular use ... and bring the Everest name over to the Bronco and use Expedition sport for the regular version
@@christopherstreet2214 I love the idea of a CD6 sedan Falcon with a elegant long continental replacement Lincoln version. Hope you’re right
Your One Pedal driving tip is so accurate. Heck, it doesn't even have to be one pedal driving. My wife says I'm on and off the gas pedal way too much for her liking so my time in the driver's seat is usually short-lived. Great thorough review as always Tom.
These are the issues I have with the MME AWD EXTENDED Range
1. Cold weather decreases the battery range SIGNIFICANTLY from 270mi in summer to 130 mi in winter. I have Not seen 270+ miles in the 4 months that I’ve had the car.
2. Verizon Internet will not connect to the MME WI-FI.
3. They need to add Cool Seats since the battery range is used for heating and cooling.
4. The touch screen is slow and needs to be rebooted to work at times.
5. The trunk Kick to Open and Close doesn’t work regularly. My Ford Edge was more responsive.
"The screen response is excellent"....(as you swipe and the screen is lagging)
That frunk is perfect for transporting your shellfish or salmon back from the Wild Salmon Seafood Market in Queen Anne
True, and you can throw a couple bags of ice in there to keep them fresh.
I would have branded this car as Pegasus Mach-E. Then would have used the Mustang Pony Symbol and slapped some wings on it. This would have been a progression or evolution of the Mustang brand, symbolizing a transformation to a new and superior tech (someday anyway). Thus still having heritage born of the Mustang, but without disrespecting the legacy brand. Picture, the Mustang taking flight. I have owned Mustangs and love the cars. The Mach-E is a cool car in and of itself and when the GT comes out, would consider buying it, but it will never be a Mustang in my mind.
I love the volume control add on feature the most. The one where the screen goes calm when you hold down the volume control. Thank you for sharing.
Love your well produced and succinct reviews Tom.
"I suggest not using 1234"
Yeah, much safer to always use 0000 instead!
Great review. If I were to win the lottery, I would buy one of the homes I see in your drive by shots :) In 2019, I sold my BMW 2007 Z4 coupe, and my 1991 Corvette ZR-1, and bought a 2017 BMW I3 Rex. (downsizing) It has most of the options, and the original list price was 58,000 Euros, but we paid only 50% of that. Great used car, but too much deprecation if you buy new. I have had to use the Rex function about three times. We wanted a Rex to have a safety net whenever we travel further from home. The charging stations here in Germany still need some work. On our trips, we have found quite a few chargers that are inoperable. The building we live in is several hundred years old, so no indoor parking. The city parking garage has added three short term spots with a charger, and three spots that can be rented. I have to pay 0.26 Euro cents per kwh, not cheap, but still 1/3 the cost of using my Z4 to commute.
this is done like a news station expose. good job m8
That huge tablet in the middle...
is a bit much. It's like when someone pulls a tablet out of their pocket, and it turns out it's their phone.
Too bad only rich people can take advantage of the $7500 credit and yet even if I could get the ($7500, I can not) credit it would still be too expensive!
I'm not rich and I got $7,500 credit on both my plug-in hybrids. And let's not forget all the tax breaks and incentives the big oil company got over the years.
@@DrivenCarReviews Well your twice as not rich as me! My point is the tax credit is stupid because only certain people can get it...I don’t think l mentioned big oil.
Good review. Good to point out that for most people who live in cities or suburbs (where most people live) that range doesn't really matter as much as you think it does.
don't believe me? go to the "A Better Route Planner" website (yes there is also an app) and select the EV you are considering then enter the last out of town trip you took. The site calculates your most efficient route with when and where to charge. You will notice that it never recommends charging to 100% since you want to arrive at the next charger with maybe 10% left. This gets you the best charging speed and the shortest time waiting. It takes a bit to wrap your head around it if you are used to "fill 'er up!" but this is how pilots fuel their planes. Carrying extra fuel (or charge) is wasteful of both time and energy. You get used to it.
Ford called it Mustang so people would pay attention and know it's not just another Tesla wannabe.
My two friends who own the Mach-e are extremely pleased with the car. Its insane to make any comparison between the Mustang II and the Mach-e!
I always wondered why Ford waited to have a serious electric car. I think they got it right w this model when compared w Chevy bolt
Yes and at twice the price.
P. Lo @ Chevrolet just dabbles. Comparing this to a Bolt is like comparing a Hyundai to a Lincoln.
I like this car better than Tesla but the Bolt is more my speed since I don’t work and don’t drive much.
Already getting one tank a year with my Chevy Sonic just driving to grocery store and occasional restaurant, Home Depot, or whatnot.
Concerned about gas in the tank that long..
But whatever I decide it will be electric.
The Bolt isn't a horrible EV, its a decent start, the updated Bolt is far better than the original..
Tesla's first EV wasn't a huge seller. BMW's first EV is ground breaking and hopefully they will develop it and or offer more Innovations in future EVs..
Right now buyers are so juvenile and immature when it comes to EVs (mine is better than yours), my EV charges at 100kw and yours charges at 50kw, mine has 250 miles of range and yours has 100, mine does 4 miles per kilowatts and yours does 3...
There will always be a better technologies EV coming because the tech changes quickly just like in cell phones.. Sadly, the Ford Mach-e is two years behind the lastest from Tesla and Hyundai ioniq 5.
I don't think Ford "waited" for anything. Ford has been dragging its feet and final had to come up with something, anything to make itself relevant thus the Mustang label. It's adequate but disappointing in that it doesn't beat its rivals in any performance category - again, that's why they chose to recycle the Mustang name. In all I give it a "meh" grade.
I recently saw one in England. The Euro version has a different suspension setup, the suspension is designed more for sport whilst the American one is more for comfort
My guess is they knew actual American Mustang enthusiasts would never accept this car, so why bother with a sport suspension. Since they know only soccer moms will buy this they tuned it for comfort lol.
Why make it "sport" if its just a crossover..
@@axaxaaxaxa6269 because europe
@@dmax5678
Oh please, the GT version is coming this summer and will have a Sport Performance Suspension and two motors.
@@dmax5678
This Mach e will only appeal to soccer moms? LOL
Are you serious? Men are snatching up the Mach e like its going out of style and will never come back...The GT version has a huge back order.
We ordered a Shadow black 75 kWh Mustang Mach-e RwD Technology pack plus. I hope the range is good enough because we can’t charge at home. And that the trunk is big enough because we go on trip with 4 adults and one small 5 year old child. Delivery is april 2022
Never surprised by how good your videos are but always surprised there’s anyone that could possibly dislike your videos enough to actually hit the dislike button.
I think Ford got themselves a Winner!!
A distant 2nd when compared with a Tesla model Y. Tesla has superior engineering, frequent free OTA updates (every 2-4)
weeks), massive SuperCharging network growing weekly (tesla dot com/supercharger), also Tesla mobile network comes to your home or workplace for repairs or service issue or on the road.
@@Chainyanker007 basically everything you listed was ancillary and non-vehicle related. Relevant to ownership experience, sure, but to say "distant" is opinion and exaggerated, imo. If you're going long distances and/or can't charge at home, then buy a Tesla all day because that SC network is unrivaled, absolutely and the 3rd party networks are 3rd rate, at best. If you charge at home and use the car for moderate commutes you're fine either way. I cross shopped the MME and MY, but opted for MME knowing the Tesla had better range and efficiency, but build quality with Tesla scares me a bit even though they've come a long way in recent years. Ultimately I wanted a car with an electric power train and Teslas feel more like a battery box with wheels, but that's purely opinion. What one person values might be meaningless to another, and vice versa, you just have to have enough sense to figure out what suits you best.
The biggest complaint I hear about charging stations is they dont work half the time
True. Sometimes you have to reconnect to the charger when it tells you the charger is down and not working, I had to do that yesterday at a Charge Point CCS charger.. Great thing is in my area there are many many public chargers. I also rarely drive more than 50 miles round trip in a day and not every day and I live in a fairly warm climate in winter.
These EVs are not for those that live in remote areas where charging is nonexistent..
Today i took the Mach-e for a test drive. My biggest issue with it was sound when taking calls. I had my phone paired and everyone said it sounded so bad. Other than that it was not a bad car, you just have to think of it as anything other than a mustang lol
I'm amazed there is no sun shade. Not a good deal, especially for those of us who do not even want the piece of glass in the first place. I wish there some bright trim, at least around the windows. Seems like interior color options are very limited, too.
I was also surprised about it. I heard from a Tesla owner it is Glass there too and not even tinted one.
There was some 500 $ credit Ford offered and I used to do a additional tint to make it more dark like limos for the roof as well the rear and I spent $560 for this.
One screw up is my First edition when charged fully shows only 200 miles whereas it is expected to show 270 miles
One big screw up is
@@ganesanjayaraman7850 The dealer I talked to said the glass was a low-e variety and so should limit heat transfer into the cabin.
66kWh (energy) not kW (power)!! Why the comparison to eTron which is a whole $15k at least more expensive, and not to a Model Y which is it's closest competitor. Good review nonetheless.
9:43 That's gotta be the biggest Apple Carplay screen in the industry. Just huge.
So much for not being distracted while we drive
Thanks Tom. Waiting for your comparison video including this, the ID.4, the Model Y, and the Audi. This is off my list because we ski like crazy in our 2+2 family, and I hate the mustang branding for this as well as Ford dealers. (We have a Model 3 and want more space.)
I know why you REALLY drove 92 miles to Centralia! For Burgerville! They're the best! Whenever we're in the neighborhood, we stop in for their burgers, fries and shakes! Oh...Great review of the "Mustang" too...you hit on all the important topics. At $55k though, I think they're strictly for the early adopters.
I too always stop at Burgerville when I head down to Portland. I also stop at EZ’s in Wenatchee. Great burger joints in the PNW.
I'd like to know battery capacity over time and battery replacement costs
$$$$$!
@@martysmith5260 'nough said
And think about the old battery dump sites that will be an environmental disaster
@@MelonMasher64 Yep. Not very "Green" is it?
Another great review. Thanks Tom. I may have to add this to my list if I can’t wait for a Rivian.
Got the shipment notification 🙌 can't wait AWD /extended battery
Cool, what model and color?
@@DrivenCarReviews premium, Black. Im expecting some early adopter bugs with software, but I think Ford can handle it. Looking forward to seeing Ford go all electric in their lineup.
Ordered the Mustang after comparing with the Tesla Y.
Seemingly not bad for a starterl full EV offering Nice video test review
They should have called it the Thunderbird, not the Mustang. The word THUNDERbird plays better with the whole idea of it being electric.
Mach E the Mustang KILLER
This is the best Mach-E review of many I have seen. The Mustang branding is brilliant! Great review!
This truly was an excellent review. I can’t watch Ling ones as they get boring but this one kept the facts flowing well and the poetic license to a minimum. Great for those of us who have so many questions about thinking going electric. My one question is how do I plan for long trips and charging times, not to mention competing against other people charging or broken chargers. Makes for an anxious long trip.
I still want a V8 Camaro or Mustang, but as EVs keep on, I'd love to drive an electric muscle car.
Muscle cars and EVs are an oxymoron
@@expsterm1 Kinda. But hey that's the way the world's going it seems.
Most all EVs are muscle cars because of the instant torque.
Model 3 performance will kill any muscle car, the Taycan will kill any muscle car from Detroit..
@@mamadouaziza2536 lol at the drama; "KILL!!!"
@@calebwoods9358 One unique thing about muscles cars, especially the American muscle cars, is the beautiful throaty sound it makes. Don't think you will have that with EV. All EVs are superfast so there is really no distinction, even a Chevy Bolt is really fast.
honestly i am waiting for the Lincoln version
Lincoln is crap.
Lincoln will add the next level of luxury when they come out. For now though, MMe will do.
THEY HAD A DEAL WITH RIVIAN BUT IT FELL THROUGH.
Well done video! Just bought one and will anxiously wait 28 weeks for it!
I really like the Mach-E but I’m not too sure about the charging network. That’s why a Model Y is still on my list. If the charging network were as good as Tesla’s then I’d have to include the VW ID4 to the mix. Great to have choices these days.
Good point's, can't forget the base $39,900 model y also has more range, faster charging speeds on a much better network when needed, and premium interior all as standard features.
If they get the tax credits reinstated? Man a car like that for 33-34k is a great deal. 👍🏻
I bet Ford drops the mach e price again soon in response. 🤔
@@4literv6 Just started checking EV charging stations around here and yikes, the 5 closest non Tesla chargers are in some pretty sketchy looking places. A couple are behind businesses that have been closed for awhile and it's just one charger. No thanks. Tesla pulls waaaaaay ahead in the race for my EV money.
@@basementstudio7574 it's because tesla for all of their build quality&paint faults, focused on the entire ecosystem of driving and owning an ev.
Treating it more as a whole user friendly platform, vs legacy auto. Who views vehicle's as just a product to be pushed out the factory doors.
It really is fascinating to study just how different tesla is. 🤔
The charging Network is nearly as good because you have EVgo, Electrify America, Charge Point, Blink etc... All you need to do is sign up to these various charges, load the apps to your phone or wait for the tap cards to arrive, its very easy... Also, the nav system in your EV will tell you which chargers are near and which ones are available and it will tell you which charger you can get to within your current state of charge in your battery..
Also your local power company will pay 50% of the cost to have a Level 2 charger installed in your garage or in your apartment building.
No more excuses..
Really, if you drive every day in your city, you should learn where the chargers are in case you need them..
@@4literv6
Premium interior? Are you serious.
The interior of a Model 3 is cheap and feels cheap. And you get the basics with that $39k, no dual motors or high performance and some don't have a heat pump.
Also, charging a Model 3 is no free like with the S and X.
Do you get bored driving around that fancy housing development?
Haha! I was trying to figure out if the houses were built by one of the Buchan's or Murray Franklin. One or the other, late 80's-early 90's vintage.
@@dmitchellhomes those houses appear much older to me
@@toronado455 I don't think so, Redmond WA did not have neighborhoods like this prior to Microsofts IPO in 1986. I think I know this exact neighborhood, If I am right its just off of Novelty Hill Rd.
@@dmitchellhomes yeah those look like 90s to early 2000s homes to me
@@dmitchellhomes Could be. In the past however I've recognized the Innis Arden neighborhood in Shoreline.
Great review! Well done Ford. How does the stereo sound? Thanks.
That's a lot of good shots of the car just standing still being a car. Look forward to having this in my garage in 6 months
Definitely shows when a company who has building cars for over 💯 years designs an EV. The build quality and overall design seem very good now they just need to put mega effort into a solid charging network.
The FordPass Charging Network is a brilliant idea. Instant charge network. So in a way, mission accomplished.
Excellent review Tom, thanks once again for another thorough review.
One day, you must reveal how you do the evil twin bit
Yeah I wanna know which comes first the chicken or the egg.😁
You mean that's not his twin?
Great video. What people need to understand is the shorter the range the more you have to charge the vehicle. You don’t want to have to charge it every single day. In most cases people are not going to the gas station every day. The other thing is dealer markup’s that nobody talks about in their videos. A lot of dealerships want 15K over sticker. That’s a dealbreaker for me. I bought the Model Y performance and they delivered it earlier than expected and I paid sticker. The tax credit on the Ford is meaningless if dealerships are price gauging. The interior in the Ford is much more cramped than the model Y and after driving the model Y for a couple of days I appreciate not having a bunch of buttons everywhere. It’s clean and I can do everything I need with voice control in the Tesla so I don’t touch the center console very often. I can even open the glove box with voice control. I don’t think the Ford can do that. If you want an EV that operates like a dinosaur ICE vehicle then the Ford is for you. If you really want the most advance tech available in a vehicle you are better off with a Tesla.
Difficult to talk about dealer markup when some charge way over and some respect MSRP. It's the same situation with many popular vehicles.
Extremely professional review. Thank you for providing it!
Calling this a Mustang for me is same as the 2002 Shaq Edition Expedition, my eyes roll just the same
To me the Mustang name fits. It looks as if a Mustang morphed into this beautiful vehicle.
I just got mine last week, couldn't afford a GT due to 15% tax in Canada, the Premium dual extended model is the perfect fit for family.
A couple of small *glitches I didn't enjoy: windows were on the slower side, and the fake V8 sound comment was hilarious.
Great review! Don't really understand the name either.. I think Ford should've named it the L•ion (play on lithium ion) and could've used the Lions (nfl) logo even. Keeps the purists happy and adds another animal logo to their lineup. Then you'd have the mustang, bronco, cobra (gt350&500) and a Lion.
So a kid designed the dash? How do you call yreself a company with pedigree with that dash?
Awesome review. I cannot imagine how many times you have to wash/clean/dry-off these test cars in your rainy region, Tom (& Martin)! Ford did a good with the Mach-E.
Great and informative review but I have one major complaint: there is a gearbox! A motor directly connected to the wheels would require too much torque, copper and be way too expensive. So instead it uses a single-speed compound planetary speed reducer - lightweight, power dense and for a gear guy like me very cool. This lets Ford convert the power of the electric motor from high speed and low torque at the motor shaft to low speed and high torque at the wheels. Reverse gear isn't required because an electric motor can rotate backwards. So it doesn't require shifting or any driver interactions, but to say that there is no gearbox is not correct.
This car will look great in a sedan! It’s a step up from the too stretched out model y, but still looks kinda weird with the raised back area. But as a sedan omg 😳
Nicely done, Tom. I know you’re an EV guy, so really appreciate your thoughts. Heavily considering going from a Stinger GT to the Mach E extended AWD (350-ish hp). Seems like they’ll have similar pep, and the instant torque of the Mach E will win me over!
You will like the dynamic of instant torque. Some people miss the engine noise though. I don't... usually.
@@DrivenCarReviews I am an old school gear-head, but once you go EV, I do not see many going back to ICE. We have a Tesla Y and an E-Tron, soon my beloved diesel pickup will be replaced by a Hummer Ev, and we will leave ICE behind forever.
An EV with matching HP to an ICE, the ICE will always lose the pep battle. EV's are great, but you have to make sure the EV lifestyle works for you, there are some considerations to make. Where you live is very important, do you have abundant power to charge at home? Is there charging on road trip routes you would take? I recommend looking at Plugshare for the DC infrastructure where you live and travel.
@@dmitchellhomes Yeah I expect to be wowed more by the EV torque. And charging won’t be an issue since I can charge at home and for the reaaallll road trips, we have an ICE family SUV.
@@vroooom Nice, Sounds like an EV will work well in your situation. We love ours.
You really kept it clean and shiny. Maybe the best I've seen in a car review.
I am not a fan of the tablet style dashboard and center console. It looks like they just glued a huge tablet on the middle of the dashboard. The large displays are nice but I think it would look much better if they were blended in with the dashboard instead of looking like they’re just sitting on it.
I've talked to a bunch of designers about that and every single one says it looks too heavy, that the floating effect gives the space a much roomier look.
@@DrivenCarReviews that’s surprising to hear. I would think the tablet design would appear too cheap and fragile. The center screen looks like it would snap in half if anything substantial hit it. I guess Ford does their research and targets a specific demographic that’s most likely to purchase the vehicle of which I can say I don’t think I’m part of anyway. Personally I’d buy an Explorer ST or an Edge ST before the Mach E but that’s just me.
One of a few cars I've been able to fit 3 Cybex child seats into the backseat (forward facing, not using ISO). And the kids even managed to do the seatbelts themselves!
This was easier in the Mach-E, than the Skoda Enyaq and the Tesla Y (but not much, all 3 are OK).
I agree, omit the Mustang confusion. And that big center screen, I like the dial but screen should be smaller.
Jeffotos @ If the screen was smaller you would complain that it isn't large enough.
It'll be fun to see what dealers do with pricing and availability.
Near universal massive markups so far.
@@CapELarry Surprise, surprise. What dealer wants to sell a car that requires little to no maintenance? This will haunt every legacy car maker transitioning to BEVs.
Yup especially now that the model y rwd Sr is now only $39,900 has more range, premium trim interior as standard and access to a much better charging network, plus every tesla center has at least 4 fully ev certified tech's working there.
Just try seeing how many Ford dealers near you actually have even 1 ev certified tech on staff! Hint less than half of all Ford dealers are certified to even sell or service their ev products.
Yea in rural America this will absolutely not be viable. We need the power charging infrastructure that is now in the gas refueling for this to work across the board. I for one don’t want to stress about where my next recharge will be available.
Tom, I think your reviews are the best; you're quite trustworthy.
Thanks Tom (and thanks Martin!). Very informative, nicely done.
Thank you for posting
I just bought one of these...I blame you Tom! Actually its a great car, just wished I could had gotten there for the last of the long range version.
Was waiting for this one. Loved it! This is an amazing vehicle but as far as the mustang name, you couldn't have said it better. That's strike 3, ford: mustang 2, the thought of the probe replacing it and now this.
Besides that, car of the year Tom?
First video I've watched of yours. Love it!! Subscribed.
I agree with your points on the interior color and trim choices.
Thanks for the great video. I decided on the Y instead though. As a matter of fact, I don't see Ford being able to compete with Tesla going forward. Range, efficiency, cargo, charging. The Y wins. Ford sold about 6,000 in Q1 2021. I don't think they would have sold any if they had not been subsidized. How many people going forward are going to buy a Mach e for more money than the Y, once Biden extends the ev subsidy to Tesla? The Ford goes from $5000 cheaper overall to $5000 more expensive. As a side note, the VW ID4 is probably an ok competitor to the Model 3, but it won't be getting any incentive in the US since it is manufactured in Germany. It really seems that this is the year where Tesla definitively buries it's potential competitors.
All people need to do is check out Sandy Munro’s channel Munro Live and watch the dissections of various EV like Teslas and the Mach-E. Sandy is a well known automotive expert who runs an engineering consultant firm, he used to work at Ford for many years, decades of experience, he calls it as he sees it, straight shooter.
Hi Tom, love your practical (and slightly sassy) videos! I placed an order for a red AWD premium last month but I'm struggling to decide if it's worth bumping up to the expanded battery. I've got a 90 mile round trip to Seattle as my commute, so the standard range would handle day-to-day but don't know how much battery degradation will play into it as I intend to keep it for many years.
I always leave it up to buyers to know their own needs. Day to day won't be an issue. But I would consider resale. It will be much better on the extended range pack I have to believe, especially as EVs get longer ranges.