Flash Drive

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E

December 2, 2023 - Behind The Wheel - Comments: 

Model Tested: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E Premium EAWD

The 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium is both practical and an exciting performance car.

Engine: Two electric motors, 290 horsepower 428 lb.-ft torque

Transmission: Single E-speed automatic transmission

EPA Rating: 97-mpge city, 85-mpge highway, 92-mpge combined

Base Price: $57,675

As Tested: $67,575

Performance:

Very quick, much quicker than it looks

The Mustang Mach-E is handsomely styled and the hatchback design adds great versatility.

Very strong linear acceleration

Smooth acceleration

As quiet as it is quick

Dial for gear selections

Easy to exceed speed limit merging into traffic

Smooth, quiet, comfortable ride

Excellent long-distance cruiser

Great all-wheel drive for all-weather driving

Excellent regenerative modes

290-mile range for Premium EAWD model

Excellent driver assistance technology

As a hybrid the Mach-E has extra cargo space up front where a gas powered car would have its engine.

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:

Very versatile hatchback design

Our test car had the optional 91KWH battery. A home quick charger is the best way to recharge.

Ample cargo capacity

Flat floor

Some storage under floor

Two-inch lip/lift-over

Hatch opens high for tall people

Charging gear stored under cargo deck

Split folding seats are higher than cargo deck

Extra storage in front “frunk”

Shallow front door bins

Big, deep console bin

WOW Factors:

Handsome styling

Great panoramic glass moon roof

The touch screen for the infotainment system is huge.

Incredible economy

Very quick linear acceleration

Performance worthy of Mustang name

Large hatch/cargo area

Massive infotainment screen

Whines:

Very slow charging on standard household current

Larger 91KWH battery is an $8,000 option

Unique door pulls

All models of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E are great touring cars.

Cheap sun visors

Bottom Line:

The Ford Mustang Mach-E was an all-new model for 2021 and Ford got it right so subsequent changes have been minor/incremental. All the positives from the inaugural model remain including impressive economy, muscle car acceleration, a spacious comfortable interior, flexible cargo area plus the bonus front trunk, and the available all-wheel drive. We tested the Premium EAWD model which is a great choice if you don’t require the extra performance and expense of the GT model.