SinceA the transient specs, EPA range/efficiency ratings and MSRP costs for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E are all now recognized, let’s evaluate the bottom provide of the preliminary 4 variations obtainable:

• 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Choose SR RWD
• 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Choose SR AWD
• 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium ER RWD
• 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium ER AWD

In 2021, Ford will most likely reveal additionally the last word Mustang Mach-E GT ER AWD, however for now we’ll simply check out the SR/ER, RWD/AWD. Listed here are the bottom specs (value desk might be discovered on the underside of this submit):

The entry-level model of the Mach-E is the Choose SR RWD with Normal Vary (75.7 kWh) battery, 230 miles (370 km) of EPA vary and rear-wheel drive.

Assuming that crucial issue is vary, let’s check out the way it compares to the Prolonged Vary (98.8 kWh) battery, which affords 300 mi (483 km) of EPA vary.

As we are able to see beneath, the battery capability and vary will increase by about 30%. The ER model is heavier so the acceleration is affected, however most likely barely noticeably (5.2% on paper) – partially as a result of the motor has extra energy and probably (only a wild guess) as a result of the ability output is software program restricted within the SR model anyway. The effectivity of the ER model is simply barely worse.

The important thing distinction is in value – nearly 1 / 4 increased (nearly $9,100), if we evaluate the efficient value (after deducting federal tax credit score). Though, we should do not forget that the Premium model is healthier geared up than Choose trim.

Ford Mustang Mach-E :: Choose SR AWD vs Choose SR RWD

In case you actually do not want extra vary, however would slightly enhance the efficiency a bit of bit, perhaps the twin motor all-wheel drive model can be extra acceptable?

Effectively, it is a tradeoff. You get 10% faster acceleration (5.2 seconds), however the vary (on the identical battery) is lowered by 8.3% based on the EPA (power effectivity is worse by 7%). In case you use that added efficiency typically, then the real-world vary is likely to be considerably decrease than EPA worth.

However, it is simply an possibility price some 7.4% (efficient value), so it isn’t that unhealthy, particularly since you’re getting AWD for higher traction in tough situations like snow:

If one is bound that the Prolonged Vary model is the way in which to go, then is it higher to stay with RWD or go all the way in which to the highest of the road AWD?

Effectively, based on our information, the EPA vary of the AWD model is 10% decrease (power consumption is over 7% worse), which is not any huge deal, however you’re getting a dual-motor all-wheel drive system and 21% faster accleration which is kind of a considerable increase.

The efficient value distinction is slightly below 6% or $2,700 so we might not be shocked to see a excessive share of the Premium ER AWD on the highway.

Simply in case some are deciding between the 2 all-wheel-drive variations with the smaller and larger battery packs, right here is one other comparability.

The 30% in battery capability within the ER AWD interprets to nearly the same improve in vary, acceleration additionally improved a bit (7.7%), however once more – the efficient value is 23% or about $9,100 increased.

* some information estimated