Flash Drive

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Model Tested: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E GT AWD

The all-new Ford Mustang Mach-E is a very impressive all-electric sedan that’s worthy of the iconic Mustang nameplate.

Engine: Twin electric motors, 480 horsepower and 634 lb.-ft torque

Transmission: Single E-speed automatic transmission

EPA Rating: 90-mpge city, 77-mpge highway, 84-mpge combined

Base Price: $59,900

As Tested: $63,285

Performance:

Surprisingly quick

Mid-three second zero-to-sixty

12-second quarter mile performance

The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E is a comfortable highway cruiser with range capabilities up to 305 miles.

Very strong linear acceleration

As quiet as it is quick

Easy to exceed speed limit merging into traffic

Smooth, quiet, comfortable ride

Excellent long-distance cruiser

Good all-wheel drive

Excellent regenerative modes

270-mile range for AWD models

305-mile range for two-wheel drive models

Excellent driver assistance technology

The Mustang Mach-E dashboard is dominated by a huge infotainment screen.

Comfort:

Comfortable, supportive seats

Soft headrests

Stretch-out front legroom

Both front seats power lumbar

Heated and cooled front seats

Heated steering wheel

Adult size rear seating

Utility:

Great hatchback design

Holds lots of cargo

Interior room and comfort is excellent in both rows.

Excellent for tailgating

Flat floor

Limited storage under floor

Two-inch lip/lift-over

Hatch opens high for tall people

Charging gear under cargo deck

Cargo loops

Folding seats are higher than cargo deck

Split folding seats

Medium size frunk

The hatchback design provides great cargo flexibility.

Shallow front door bins

Big, deep console bin

WOW Factors:

Handsome styling

Incredible economy

Very quick linear acceleration

Performance worthy of Mustang name

Large hatch/cargo area

Massive infotainment screen

Impressive optional sound system

Whines:

Unique door pulls take a little acclimating

The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E styling is attractive from all angles.

Cheap sun visors

Bottom Line:

The all-new 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric car uses an iconic name for a radical new concept in motoring. Besides getting incredible economy the Mustang Mach-E GT AWD is crazy quick with mid-three second zero-to-sixty times and twelve-second quarter mile potential which is far quicker than classic Mustangs. The Mustang Mach-E is very comfortable around town and on the highway with a spacious interior and flexible cargo area. Ford has hit the electric vehicle market with a winner just as impressive as the original 1965 Mustang.