Ford’s first actual try at an electrical car has been fairly a success with critics.

The Mustang Mach-E changed the Tesla Mannequin 3 as Client Stories’ Prime Choose in February 2022. It was named the Prime Automotive within the Vehicle Affiliation of America (AAA) Automotive Information in Could. Automotive and Driver awarded it the journal’s first EV of the Yr award in June 2021.

It was named the Utility of the Yr on the 2021 North American Automotive and Truck of the Yr awards — one of the prestigious awards within the automotive business.

All of the reward helps Ford tackle Tesla, the largest model in EV’s within the U.S. by way of gross sales.

Ford’s choice to name its first EV a Mustang drew some criticism from purists, with some arguing the car is not an actual Mustang. However Ford needed to place its first EV as a brash and enjoyable automotive that attracts on its heritage.

The best-end Mach-E is the GT, which might journey from 0-60 mph in as quick as 3.5 seconds. Tesla’s Mannequin Y Efficiency, which prices about $7,000 greater than the GT, claims the identical acceleration time and has an extended vary.

However reviewers have stated the Mach-E has some options in its favor, aside from its lower cost, such an in-vehicle leisure system that is simpler to make use of, superior driver-assistance options and higher reliability.

Watch the video to see CNBC’s Rob Ferris take the automotive out for a take a look at drive.