As electrification progresses, there are increasingly more all-electric fashions in the marketplace, every of which often additionally has a number of variations or trim ranges. This can be a good factor however makes the comparability between the vehicles extra advanced – particularly if the costs change often.

At present we are going to check out the 2 hottest all-electric crossover/SUV fashions in the USA – Tesla Mannequin Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E, evaluating the primary components of the supply (like value, vary, and many others.) as the muse for future analysis.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E only recently acquired a value replace, in addition to a brand new LFP battery model, whereas within the case of Tesla, costs change nearly weekly.

Costs

Let’s begin with the costs. The Ford Mustang Mach-E’s value vary (MSRP) is between $42,995 and $64,995, which after a $1,800 vacation spot cost and deducting the $3,750 federal tax credit score, is successfully $41,045-$63,045.

The Tesla Mannequin Y begins at $47,240 and goes as much as $54,240. As soon as we add the compulsory prices ($1,640) and deduct the $7,500 federal tax credit score, the efficient costs fluctuate between $41,380 and $48,380.

Pricing seems to be the benefit of Tesla over Ford, apart from the entry-level rear-wheel drive Mustang Mach-E, however let’s word that every one Mannequin Y are all-wheel drive.

* Tesla provides a Vacation spot price (DST) of $1,390 and an Order Price of $250 to all its fashions ($1,640 complete).

Primary specs

All Tesla Mannequin Y variations at present accessible are all-wheel drive, whereas Ford provides a mixture of rear- and all-wheel drive variations.

It is tough to match the battery capability of the 2 fashions as a result of Tesla doesn’t report the capability, whereas Ford studies solely the usable capability (at present 72 kilowatt-hours in SR or 91 kWh in ER variations). The one factor we will say is that the final consensus is that Tesla has a decrease battery capability than Ford, however achieves extra vary by way of decrease power consumption/larger effectivity.

Talking of vary, relying on the model, the RWD Ford Mustang Mach-E will get 250 miles of EPA Mixed vary (SR model) or 310 miles (ER model). Within the case of the AWD variations, it is 226 miles (SR) or 260-312 miles (ER variations).

In the meantime, the Tesla Mannequin Y has a driving vary from 279 miles as much as 330 miles. In different phrases, the Tesla’s bracket seems to be barely larger, when evaluating the AWD to AWD, however in fact, we have to test explicit variations side-by-side, which we are going to do later on this publish.

The third factor to match is the acceleration from 0 to 60 miles per hour. It is 3.5 to six.3 seconds within the case of the Ford Mustang Mach-E (3.5-5.1 in AWD variations), and three.5-5.0 seconds within the case of the Tesla Mannequin Y. Very comparable on paper. By the way in which, the numbers for Efficiency variations often are “with rollout subtracted.”

* Ford Mustang Mach-E battery capability is usable capability; Tesla Mannequin Y battery capability is only a tough estimation of complete capability (what to anticipate)

** some EPA vary numbers are estimated/anticipated/unofficial values

Comparisons

With the entire fundamental knowledge outlined, let’s now check out just a few all-wheel drive variations, in contrast side-by-side, to raised perceive the variations and the way aggressive are the 2 vehicles.

The primary pair is the entry-level AWD variations – the brand new Mach-E Choose SR, geared up with Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries, and the Tesla Mannequin Y from Texas, geared up with 4680-type cylindrical battery cells (NCM, so far as we all know).

As we will see under, the Ford Mustang Mach-E has barely larger battery capability (and that is even when evaluating the web worth to Tesla’s estimated complete) however provides a noticeably decrease vary – by one-fifth.

However, there’s a probability that the LFP battery will enable charging as much as 90-100 state-of-charge (SOC) each day, with out sacrificing longevity, whereas within the case of the NCM, it is often suggested to not absolutely recharge each day, particularly if the extra vary isn’t essential (keep away from sitting idle at 80-100% SOC). Anyway, we must await our InsideEVs’ 70 mph vary check to get a greater concept of what to anticipate when it comes to real-world vary.

Acceleration is principally the identical and it will likely be tough to differentiate the 2 each day. Within the case of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the problem (particularly of the Efficiency variations) is that it doesn’t supply peak energy for too lengthy, which limits the efficiency of repeatable acceleration.

When it comes to DC quick charging, the Ford Mustang Mach-E with LFP battery is improved, as a result of it might probably go as much as 150 kilowatts (kW), however it’s nonetheless far behind the Tesla Mannequin Y, which even within the entry-level model will get 230 kW. Entry to the Tesla Supercharging community is one other factor, though a number of the stations had been just lately opened to non-Tesla automobiles within the US.

One other attention-grabbing factor is that the Ford Mustang Mach-E is noticeably heavier than the Tesla Mannequin Y (by round 10 p.c, in keeping with the uncooked specs). That may clarify why Tesla will get higher effectivity and better vary.

Lastly, pricing. The 2 vehicles are comparatively shut to one another when it comes to MSRP, however due to the distinction within the federal tax credit score, the Tesla Mannequin Y AWD really turns into successfully cheaper than the Ford Mustang Mach-E Choose SR LFP AWD.

Now, let’s transfer to the variations with larger battery capability and vary. The Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium ER AWD versus Tesla Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary AWD.

Similar to beforehand, it is tough to match battery capability (91 kWh web within the Mach-E, and doubtless round 80 kWh complete within the case of the Mannequin Y). Anyway, the Mach-E has noticeably extra power accessible. Each packs are high-nickel kind (NCM Mach-E, and NCA Tesla Mannequin Y, we imagine).

Apparently, the Tesla Mannequin Y has some 12 p.c extra EPA Mixed vary (330 miles over 290 miles), and the distinction is even larger on the freeway (nearly 15 p.c).

It is value noting that in keeping with EPA, the Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD power consumption, together with charging losses, is about 25 p.c larger than Tesla Mannequin Y LR AWD. A part of that is likely to be the truth that the curb weight of the Mach-E is nearly 11 p.c larger.

Acceleration numbers are precisely the identical. Quick charging is healthier within the Tesla Mannequin Y (as much as 250 kW plus entry to the complete Tesla Supercharging community).

The largest challenge for Ford Mustang Mach-E is that its MSRP value is larger than Tesla’s value by $6,000. Then we will additionally see a halved federal tax credit score, and in impact, there’s a large $10,665 efficient distinction between the 2.

Within the case of the performance-oriented variations (Mach-E GT Perf. ER AWD and Tesla Mannequin Y Perf.), the primary change over the earlier half is larger energy output of the automobiles, which is critical to realize 0-60 mph acceleration in 3.5 seconds.

Each vehicles can do it, however the specs point out that the Mach-E additionally has a 14 p.c decrease EPA Mixed vary, regardless of a much bigger battery (probably by roughly 14 p.c). That is as a result of the effectivity is decrease by 1 / 4 or so – with an enormous half resulting from a 14 p.c larger curb weight.

As soon as once more, the most important challenge seems to be the worth – over $10,000 larger within the case of the Mach-E, even earlier than deducting the federal tax credit score, which elevates the distinction to successfully $14,665 or 30 p.c. Even when one would choose the $5,000 cheaper Mustang Mach-E GT ER AWD, which accelerated 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds, the worth distinction would nonetheless be comparatively excessive.

General, evidently Tesla’s value discount utilized this yr (due to excessive margins), considerably improved its aggressive place and it is tough even for Ford to compete. Moreover, the Inflation Discount Act of 2022 (IRA) cuts the Mach-E’s $3,750 federal tax credit score.

It is a actually difficult place to be within the all-electric crossover/SUV phase proper now, and we’re curious as to the way it will develop, particularly as soon as GM launches its Ultium-based contender.

Tesla seems to have an edge over others, however it should be cautious as a result of the availability and demand steadiness is fragile.