Ford Mustang Mach-E guns for Tesla Model Y with more range, torque (2024)

FAQs

Why Tesla is better than Mach-E? ›

It's hard to beat a Tesla when it comes to driving range, and the Mach-E can't muscle past the Model 3. The base model of this Tesla has a maximum driving range of 272 miles, according to the EPA. The Long Range model has a top range of 358 miles, while the Performance version's range maxes out at 315 miles.

Specifically, the Model Y Long Range is down to 310 miles from 330, and the Model Y Performance is down to 285 miles from 303. The cheapest Model Y, the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive, which was introduced in the US in October, was not affected by the changes and retains its 260-mile range rating.

The Mustang Mach-E Costs Less to Get Into Than the Model Y

Base to base, Ford's Mustang Mach-E costs less than Tesla's Model Y — $42,000 versus $46,000. Adding all-wheel drive (AWD) to the Ford boosts the price to $45,000. The AWD Tesla Model Y Long Range Dual Motor starts at $51,000.

In these conditions, the Model Y Long Range returned a calculated real-world range of just 186 miles. The Mach-E, on the other hand, beat its EPA estimate by 29 miles in CR's testing, going 299 miles before running out of juice instead of the advertised 270 miles.

The Model Y Performance makes do with 456 hp and 497 lb-ft—even so, these are numbers most internal-combustion crossovers would dream about. And the Model Y makes up for its lack of grunt with a slightly quicker time to 60 mph (3.5 seconds for the Tesla, 3.6 seconds for the Mach-E).

Ford cut Mustang Mach-E prices by up to $8,100 in February with new finance and lease incentives. New data shows sales are up while inventory is finally dwindling. The move came after Mach-E sales fell over 50% in January, with only 1,295 units handed over.

It is normal for estimated range to decrease slightly over the first few months before leveling off. Over time, you may see a gradual, but natural, decrease in range at full charge – this depends on factors such as Supercharging regularly or the mileage and age of the battery.

The automaker lowered the estimated range of the Model Y Long Range from 330 to 310 miles, while the Model Y Performance dropped from 303 to 285 miles. The Rear Wheel Drive Model Y remains the same at 260 miles.

The Model Y Long Range has an official maximum range of 331 miles thanks to its larger battery and dual-motor set-up.

Can Mustang Mach-E use Tesla supercharger? ›

Today, Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E retail customers are the first of any non-Tesla automaker to gain access to Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada.

Mustang Mach-E price breakdown

Premium RWD, standard range drops $4,100 to $42,895. Premium AWD, standard range drops $4,100 to $45,895. Premium RWD, extended range drops $8,100 to $45,895. Premium AWD, extended range drops $8,100 to $48,895.

The Range Test

The result: The Model Y has anMTRoad-Trip Range of 229 miles, 81 miles shy of its EPA-estimated 310 miles of range in mixed driving. (Ed. note: On January 5, 2024, Tesla lowered the Model Y Long Range's EPA-estimated range from 330 miles to 310 miles.

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