Ford Mustang Mach i 2021

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Ford Mustangs Past and future collide in the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, inspired by the unmistakable electric pony car . Although it shares a familiar name and design cues with a Mustang, the all-electric crossover is completely irrelevant. With two battery sizes available and either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, the Ford Mustang

Ford says the Mach-E can provide up to 300 miles of driving range. Its five-passenger cabin is equipped with contemporary features, advanced infotainment options as well as some unique cargo and warehousing solutions. While purists might call the electric Mustang crossover profane, Ford expects the name and styling adaptations to raise interest and help sell plenty of copies of the 2021 Mach-E. Ford mustang

The 2021 Mustang Match E is Ford’s first all-electric crossover, and it was designed and named after the company’s famous pony car . The Mach-E also pays homage to the “Mach 1” moniker that was used on older high-performance Mustangs. Ford said it chose the name because it needed an electrified crossover to be as desirable as Tesla to usher in its new age of electric vehicles.

When the 2021 Mustang Mach-E finally goes on sale, we chose the Premium. It’s expected to provide 300 miles of driving range when paired with the long-range battery and rear wheel drive, but we still opted for the all-wheel drive version,

which knocks its estimated range to 270 miles. Compared to the base model, the Mach-E Premium has more powerful quick-charging capability, 19-inch wheels, a Band & Olufsen audio system, a panoramic sunroof, and an electric tailgate. Ford mustang

Engine, Transmission and Performance Ford Mustang

The 2021 Mach-E is available with either a standard range battery (75.7 kWh) or an extended range battery pack (98.8 kWh). These feed an electric motor mounted to the rear axle or both axles. This latter combination results in all- wheel drive and, in the GT and GT Sport models, the engines combine to produce 480 horsepower and 634 pound-feet of torque.

Ford claims this will send the Mach-E GT’s performance from zero to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. Less powerful models make between 255 and 332 horsepower and between 306 and 417 pound-feet. Riding on wheels from 18 to 20 inches in size, the Mach-E can be equipped with adaptive dampers for adjustable ride stiffness. Now that we’ve driven a long-range 4WD model, we’re happy to report that the drive is quick and better than most regular crossovers. However, drivers should not expect the Mach-E to be as attractive as a traditional Mustang. Its quiet running and super-smooth driving were even more impressive.

Range, Charging, and Battery Life Ford Mustang

2021 Mustang Mach-E has an EPA-estimated range of 210 to 300 miles, depending on the battery pack and the type of electric motors. Each model also has fast charging capability. Every Mach-E comes out of the box with a Ford portable charger that can add up to 30 miles of range per night with a 120-volt outlet and up to 80 percent of overnight battery life with a 240-volt outlet. Ford Charging Station can also be ordered online and installed by certified electricians,

With the ability to recharge 32 MPH and recharge the battery overnight.

fuel economy

The range-topping Mustang Mach-E features a rear-wheel drive and extended-range battery with an EPA-estimated range of 300 miles. The all-wheel drive version with the extended battery has an estimated driving range of 210 miles. However, there are a variety of ranges depending on model and equipment, so we won’t know their real-world efficiency until we can run one on our 75-mph highway for the fuel economy, which is part of our comprehensive testing systems.

Interior, comfort and cargo

The Mustang Mach-E’s battery is located under the vehicle’s floor, allowing for maximum cargo and passenger space. In contrast to the exterior, the Mach-E’s interior has little in common with the regular Mustang. The aerodynamic instrument cluster hosts an attractive digital gauge cluster and is dominated by a huge vertically mounted touchscreen. The floating and flip-up armrest in the center console allows bag or other items to be stowed between front seat occupants. There are also many great features that include customizable interior ambient lighting, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, wireless charging, a panoramic sunroof, and more. The front stem is made of durable plastic that can be rinsed and then drained, allowing snow and messy items to be stored. The Mach-E has 29 cubic feet of storage space behind the rear seats, and can fold up to 60 feet with the rear seats.

Ford Mustang infotainment and contact

Ford’s next-generation SYNC infotainment system uses machine learning to fully customize each driver’s experience –

It currently supports three driver and one guest profiles. The 2021 Mustang Mac-E software powers the software via a vertically-mounted 15.5-inch touchscreen display that allows easy access to the system’s suite of applications and features. One advantage of the system is that Ford will roll out updates over the air over time, constantly improving the system and adding new content. Top features include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, portable Wi-Fi hotspot and a Bang & Olufsen audio system.

Safety and driver assistance features

The 2021 Mustang Mach-E has not been tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). However, the electric utility vehicle is available with a wide range of driver assistance technologies. Key safety features include:

Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are available

Blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert are available

Lane departure warning and lane-keeping assist are available

Warranty and maintenance coverage

Ford’s current Limited Warranty and powertrain are competitive, if not surprising. We also expect the company to cover the Mach-E’s electrical components for eight years or 100,000 miles, but free maintenance is not included.

The limited warranty covers three years or 36000 miles

Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles

Electrical components covered for eight years or 100,000 miles

No free scheduled maintenance

Specifications

2021 Ford Mustang Mach E

Vehicle Type

Front and/or mid-engine, 4WD, 5-passenger, 4-door

Motors

permanent magnet synchronous alternating current, 255 or 282 hp, 306 lb-ft; 2 permanent magnet synchronous AC, 255 or 332 hp, 306 or 417 lb-ft (combined); Li-ion battery pack 66.0 or 88.0 kWh

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direct drive

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 117.0 inches

Length: 186.0 inches

Width: 74.0 inches

Height: 63.0 inches

Passenger volume: 100-103 cubic feet

Payload size (front/rear): 5/29 ft 3

Empty vehicle weight (C/D est): 4650-5000 lbs

Performance (C/D EST)

60 mph: 5.5-6.2 seconds