The Ford Mustang Mach-E is a relatively new vehicle on the market, but it has already received an enthusiastic welcome. The Mach-E is an electric luxury vehicle that brings many new and notable features to consumers. Under the hood of the Mach-E is a powerful choice of engines that give the Mach-E classic Mustang speed and performance capabilities while reducing excess fuel consumption. This feature, along with the fact that it offers exceptional value and is fun to drive, earns the Mach-E the “Electric Vehicle of the Year” title in 2021 by Car and Driver.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is a top-ranked luxury SUV by Edmunds in addition to Car and Driver. The Mach-E receives its class-leading ratings because it has a sporty and fun driving feel and fast acceleration. The Mach-E also has an impressive range and two battery packs, including an extended-range pack that gives the SUV over 300 miles of range. Most trim levels can be ordered with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. You can use the standard battery pack or upgraded to the extended-range battery on most trims. With the base trim called the Select, you can get up to 230 miles of range with rear-wheel drive and 266 HP in power. The California Route 1, second in the lineup, achieves over 300 miles of range with rear-wheel drive and gets more power at 290 HP. The Premium trim level has up to 300 miles in range with the higher-end battery, and it will get about 350 HP in power with all-wheel drive. Power also changes with the top GT trim level. This trim has a maximum of 250 miles in range and up to 480 HP if you get the all-wheel drive configuration. With rear-wheel drive, torque changes from 600 LB-FT with all-wheel drive to 634 LB-FT, which is tops for the Mach-E and the class.
Along with its power, the Mach-E also offers a luxury cabin with features such as a smartphone entry system, power-adjustable seats, and comfortable seats. It has wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and it comes with a 15.5-inch touchscreen.
EV of the Year Criteria
When determining the car for its prestigious annual award, Car and Driver looks at several factors. Vehicles are evaluated on how fun they are to drive, if they offer broad appeal to consumers, and if they provide car shoppers with exceptional value. The 2021 Ford Mach-E excels in all these categories.
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