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the epa says the ford mustang mach-e’s electric range is a lackluster 211-300 miles

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Matt Burns
Editorial Director, Insight Media Group
•November 23, 2020
Topics:electric vehiclesFordmustangMustang Mach-ETransportation
the epa says the ford mustang mach-e’s electric range is a lackluster 211-300 miles

The Environmental Protection Agency has recently published its assessment of the Mustang Mach-E, presenting a combination of positive and negative observations. The EPA estimates the Mach-E’s driving range to be between 211 and 300 miles, depending on the specific configuration. While the Mach-E’s range aligns with Ford’s initial projections, confirming the automaker’s stated figures, it is noticeably lower than many of its competitors, potentially creating a challenge as it enters the growing electric vehicle sector. Ford adjusted the Mach-E’s pricing in September.

The Mach-E will be offered with two distinct powertrain choices: a standard-range option and an extended-range option, each available with a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive system. Selecting the extended-range version provides an additional 60 to 70 miles of driving range, resulting in 270 miles for the AWD model and 300 miles for the rear-wheel-drive model. The standard-range Mach-E achieves a range of 211 miles with AWD and 230 miles with RWD.

These figures closely correspond to Ford’s original targets for the Mach-E, indicating improvements in the company’s engineering capabilities.

The Mach-E’s maximum range of 300 miles, achieved with a two-wheel-drive model, is less than the Tesla Model 3, which offers variants with up to 400 miles of range at comparable price points. The Tesla Model Y, a similar vehicle, also provides a greater range than the Mustang Mach-E, with a maximum of 326 miles for the dual-motor AWD version, compared to the Mach-E’s 270 miles for a comparable setup.

The Mustang Mach-E represents Ford’s initial significant entry into the electric vehicle market. Deliveries of pre-ordered vehicles are scheduled to begin this December. The vehicle is being introduced into an increasingly competitive landscape. In addition to Tesla, the Mustang Mach-E will compete with the highly-regarded Polestar 2, Audi’s expanding range of electric vehicles, and the competitively priced electric crossovers from Kia and Hyundai. Some of these alternatives offer greater range, while others are available at a lower cost than Ford’s first EV.

The Mustang Mach-E is intended as the first of many electric vehicles from Ford, and the automaker likely anticipated that the range would not match that of the leading models. The apparent objective is to launch Ford’s electric vehicle lineup with an appealing and reasonably priced vehicle, a role the Mach-E appears well-suited to fulfill despite its limited range.

Editor’s note: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated the Polestar 2’s range was similar to the Model 3. This has been corrected.

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Matt Burns

Matt Burns is an experienced journalist specializing in technology, currently serving as Editorial Director at Insight Media Group. He previously held the position of Managing Editor at TechCrunch. Within his role at Insight Media Group, he oversees content strategy and manages programs for a portfolio of rapidly expanding technology-focused publications. Prior to this, he dedicated over fifteen years to TechCrunch, beginning as a writer and progressing to Managing Editor, where he played a key role in the newsroom’s growth and the organization of events like Disrupt and other TechCrunch conferences. He also contributed articles to Engadget in his earlier career. Matt is also a co-founder of the Resilience Conference, a series of events exploring the connections between national defense, security, and innovative startups. He is responsible for developing the conference program, facilitating discussions, and establishing “Launch @ Resilience,” a platform for showcasing emerging companies developing technologies for national security. Throughout his career, he has covered and led discussions on topics including artificial intelligence, transportation technology, cutting-edge innovations, and the challenges faced by technology businesses. He has conducted interviews with prominent figures such as global leaders, leading investors, startup founders, and CEOs of publicly traded companies. A native of Michigan with significant experience in Silicon Valley, he combines a Midwestern perspective with a keen editorial judgment. Outside of his primary roles, he collaborates with teams to refine their messaging and assess market entry strategies, and enjoys camping near Lake Michigan when his schedule allows.
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