2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric SUV Preview

2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric SUV Preview

Ford Motor Company first introduced its Mach way back in 1969. The first Mach was introduced as the bridge between Mustang GT and SVT Cobra. The Mach 1 from Ford became an instant hit soon after its release in the market. Today, the first Mach is known to be the legend and it earned a permanent spot in everyone’s heart out there.

Today, that same Mach comes re-designed and re-shaped along with the most advanced features. Ford Mustang Mach-E will return this current year just after its debut the previous year. The 2022 version of Ford Mach-E will be offered in four different trim levels. The four different trim levels of Mach-E are Select, Premium, California Route 1, and GT.

Interestingly, the upcoming Mach-E will be coming with a special Ice-White edition. This version of the Mach-E will contain a larger battery pack and great driving performance. The base trim will be made available with a lot of customization options to the customers.

The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E will face fierce competition from other segments like the 2022 Nissan Ariya, 2022 Volkswagen ID.4, and 2022 Tesla Model Y.

Engine and Performance of 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV

The 2022 version of Ford Mach-E is going to be just like its predecessor. Additionally, the Mach series has always provided outstanding performance. For the upcoming version of the Mach-E SUV, we are going to expect the same performance.

2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric Specs

The 2022 Ford Mach-E will come inherited with the same permanent magnet synchronous AC motor. This motor present inside the Mach-E has a capacity to outcome 266 hp along with 317 lb-ft of torque. The superior single-speed direct-drive transmission of the SUV helps that kind of power to distribute equally to the rear wheels of the model.

Additionally, the superior transmission of the SUV ensures that there is smooth riding quality. This is one of the reasons why the Mach-E SUV was highly appreciated during its debut year. While driving the SUV at a good speed, the interior cabin remains calm and quiet. The individual will surely get no harsh vibrations inside the model.

The riding quality increases when any individual opts for the highest trim level. The GT trim of the Mach-E outcomes 480 hp because it comes with two different battery packs. So, if one opts for the GT version of the Mach-E SUV then superior is free with it.

Now, let us compare the engine and performance of the 2022 Ford Mach-E SUV’s other rivals in the table below:-

Models 2022 Ford Mach-E SUV 2022 Tesla Model Y 2022 Nissan Ariya
Price Tag $43,500 $49,000 $47,150
Engine Dual Permanent Magnet Electric Dual Permanent Magnet
Transmission Single-Speed Direct-Drive Single-Speed Direct-Drive Single-Speed Direct-Drive
Drivetrain RWD AWD FWD
Power 266 hp 384 hp 279 hp
Torque 317 lb-ft 376 lb-ft 221 lb-ft
0-60 MPH (sec) 5.8 4.8 7.5
Quarter-Mile (sec) 14.0 12.7 NA
Top Speed MPH 130 135 100

The Tesla Model Y with a great price tag is surely the powerful one in the segment. Both the power and torque output of the Tesla Model Y is way ahead of any other model in the segment. The second place in the segment is taken by Nissan Ariya with 8 horsepower more than the Mach-E. But, when it comes to acceleration the Mach-E wins out the Nissan Ariya. Still, the fastest car in the segment is the Tesla Model Y.

2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric SUV Performance

Fuel Economy of 2022 Ford Mach-E SUV

Electric cars are highly famous for serving a great range on all road conditions. But, that could not be the case with Ford Mach-E SUV. This electric SUV does not provide fuel economy as one could expect from it. The electric engine of the model seems to gulp in more charge and offer lesser mileage on all road conditions.

The 2022 Ford Mach-E SUV offers 105 MPGe in the city, 93 MPGe on the highway, and 100 MPGe as combined. The model provides an overall range of 230 miles. But, when the fuel economy is compared with other rivals we are sure the competitors will win the Ford Mach-E SUV.

Models 2022 Ford Mach-E SUV 2022 Tesla Model Y 2022 Nissan Ariya
MPGe (city) 105 131 NA
MPGe (highway) 93 117 NA
MPGe (combined) 100 125 NA
Battery Pack (kWh) 68 82 87

Unfortunately, we do not have any mileage data on the Nissan Ariya but, we can definitely see that the battery pack inside that model is huge. We could expect a great MPGe figure from the 2022 Nissan Ariya. The Tesla Model Y with a great battery pack than the Ford Mach-E SUV provides the best MPGe figures on all road conditions. Unfortunately, the Ford Mach-E SUV does not provide fuel mileage as it was expected to be.

2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV

Interior of 2022 Ford Mach-E SUV Electric

The interior cabin of the upcoming Mach-E is going to be jaw-dropping. The interior layout is standard there is no fancy design made by the manufacturing company. Ford has tried to keep the interior of the model as simple as possible.

Overall, the interior of the model is well-built and is highly practical. The front dashboard of the model looks rich and the driver buttons are very smooth. The front driver’s seat comes with an 8-way power-adjustable mode. The front seats of the Mach-E also feature seat memory.

2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric Interior

The infotainment system inside the Mach-E SUV is vertically mounted. The infotainment screen is huge and includes some features like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Navigation System, Bluetooth, Sync System OTA Updates, FordPass Connect, and many more.

The front cabin provides an ample amount of head, shoulder, and legroom. The passenger seat comes with many unique features for extra comfort. The rear cabin of the model also provides an ample amount of passenger room but, the legroom could have been more.

Models 2022 Ford Mach-E SUV 2022 Tesla Model Y 2022 Nissan Ariya
Seating Capacity 5 5 5
Front Row (head/shoulder/legroom) (in.) 38.9/57.6/43.3 41.0/56.4/41.8 NA
Rear Row (head/shoulder/legroom) (in.) 38.2/55.9/38.1 39.4/54.0/40.5 NA

Unfortunately, we do not have any interior dimensions of the Nissan Ariya. The Tesla Model Y offers maximum passenger room as compared to the Ford Mach-E SUV. Interestingly, the rear shoulder room offered from the Mach-E is greater than the Tesla Model Y. This is the only place where the Ford Mach-E has won the Tesla Model Y.

 

2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric SUV Interior

Price of 2022 Ford Mach-E SUV Electric

The Ford Mach-E SUV will be offered in four different trim levels and comes in two different drivetrains. So, the price tag of each model will vary according to the drivetrain that the customer chooses as well. The price tag for each trim level of Ford Mach-E SUV is the following:-

  • Ford Mustang Mach-E Select- $45,500
  • Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium- $50,800 (eAWD)
  • Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1- $59,995
  • Ford Mustang Mach- E GT- $59,995

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