2019 Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric SUV Revealed: Price, Specs And Release Date

2019 Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric SUV Revealed: Price, Specs And Release Date

Why use What Car? The Ford Mustang Mach-E has the longest range of any electric SUV and a high-tech interior. When it comes to living up to a name, the new Ford Mustang Mach-E has one of the greatest. You see, the original Ford Mustang was such a hit that almost 22,000 of them were sold on the day it was unveiled at the 1964 World鈥檚 Fair. Buyers loved the idea of a family car with a big engine that didn鈥檛 cost the Earth to buy or run - and those attributes have contributed to the Mustang becoming one of the best-selling nameplates in the world. The Mach-E, however, is a very different type of Mustang. For one thing, it鈥檚 electric. It will be offered with a choice of two battery capacities and three power outputs, plus the option of four-wheel drive. As well as a long range, Ford is also promising performance that befits the Mustang badge, with the Mach-E able to reach 62mph from a standing start in less than seven seconds. Buyers wanting even more performance won鈥檛 have long to wait, either, because Ford has confirmed that a high-performance GT model will be coming later.

The Mustang Mach-E can be charged at a rate of up to 150kW, meaning a 10-80% top-up could take as little as 38 minutes. Charging via an 11kW cable at home will take much longer. Ford is partnering with the NewMotion network of charging points, which currently offers sporadic coverage of the UK, to allow Mach-E owners to pay for charging using a single account. The Mustang Mach-E鈥檚 dimensions put it into the same field as the more premium Jaguar I-Pace, Audi E-tron and Mercedes EQC, and like those cars it offers seating for five. Inside, a 15.5in tablet-style infotainment system - which incorporates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring - dominates the dashboard, while a separate 10.2in digital instrument panel sits in front of the driver. Wireless updates will bring new features to the Mustang Mach-E without you having to visit a dealer. Other technology includes the ability to use your mobile phone as a key, and for extra security, a small keypad is hidden in the car鈥檚 middle pillar, so you can unlock and even start the car using a personalised code.

The main boot has a 402-litre capacity - larger than what you鈥檒l find in a conventional Ford Focus but far less than in its rivals. There鈥檚 an additional 100-litre space - enough for a couple of soft bags - under the bonnet, where you鈥檇 normally expect to find an engine. The front space is also waterproof and features a drain plug for deep cleaning. The Mustang Mach-E won鈥檛 be available to buy through traditional Ford dealers. Instead, it will only be sold only through Ford鈥檚 website - a process that鈥檚 likely to make haggling difficult. Prices are expected to start at around 拢40,000, before the Government鈥檚 拢3500 electric vehicle grant is taken into account. For all the latest reviews, advice and new car deals, sign up to the What Car? If the idea of Ford's new electric SUV has got you thinking about going green with your next car, then you'll want to know which electric models deserve a place on your shortlist. Well, below and over the next few pages we've named the best electric cars currently on sale - and revealed the ones to avoid as well.

On paper, Tesla's all-electric family SUV seems to be the dream all-rounder, combining the luxury of a Range Rover Sport with the green credentials of an electric car. In practice, its low running costs and practical interior are hard to fault, and even entry-level versions aren't short on pace, but parts of its interior do feel a little cheap given the price. The Zoe鈥檚 main strength is that it feels like a conventional, stylish, nippy small car, and just happens to cost pennies to run. The electric motor has enough shove for the Zoe to lead the charge away from traffic lights, and the interior has room for four to sit in reasonable comfort. Even the boot is larger than you鈥檒l find in many regular small cars; it's easily big enough for a family's weekly shopping. The Q90 version managed 132 miles in our Real Range test. This second-generation Leaf is a much better all-rounder than the original model. It鈥檚 faster, more sophisticated to drive, bigger inside and, perhaps most importantly of all, capable of longer distances between charges. Leaf yet, but it's also expensive and hard-riding.

The Mustang was initially offered as a hardtop and a convertible. The 1965 fastback was introduced in September 1964. The proportions of the FB are similar to the coupe and convertible models. The front fenders, hood and doors are all interchangeable. The wheelbase is the same on all three models. The fastback featured a sloping, streaming rear roofline reminiscent of early E type Jaguar and Porsche 356. The roof slopes down and ends about half way back into the rear quarter panel. To accommodate the roofline, the '65-'66 Mustangs have a shorter trunk lid and less storage space than the coupe and convertible cars. 2. This designation refers to the rear interior panel which could be folded down flat for additional storage, or up for two more seats. The legroom in the rear was cramped, not really suitable for two adults on a long trip. When the seat was folded flat, you could open a hinged trap door that gave you a continuous void space from the trunk to the rear passenger compartment.