Release date, price and specifications
The Ford Mustang Mac-E is Ford’s first fully electric vehicle. The electric SUV is the cornerstone of the Blue Oval’s electric future. It aims to usher the brand into the next era of automotive excellence. Many automakers have pledged to electrify 40% of their new vehicles produced annually by 2030. The Mac-E has the potential to become the most popular electric SUV. So, what do we know about the 2023 Ford Mustang Mac-E?
Everything we know about the 2023 Ford Mustang Mac-E so far
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The 2023 Ford Mustang Mac-E is the third Mustang Mac-E model year. The first model year, the 2021 Mac-E, was initially met with skepticism but quickly won over critics and experts. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mac-E has won many automotive awards and is considered the best new electric vehicle of 2021.
The 2022 Ford Mustang Mac-E doesn’t have a year like its predecessor. The 2022 model year is slightly more expensive, though it includes minor performance upgrades. It’s under review because of the new Mach-E recall.
According to Kelly Blue Book, the 2023 Ford Mustang Mac-E is expected to start around $44,000. It should top out at around $65K for a mind-blowingly quick GT performance version. Ford has not yet revealed the 2023 Mustang Mac-E release date.
As for the specifications, the Mach-E has enough range and power to compete in its segment, so don’t expect any drastic improvements to its overall performance. The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD has an estimated driving range of 247 miles. Rounding out its estimated driving range to 250 for the 2023 model year might be a nice touch, but either way, the Mac-E can go the distance. The base model 2022 Mac-E makes 266 horsepower. Not too shabby for its size.
What do fans want from the 2023 Ford Mustang Mac-i?
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The Ford Mustang Mac-E already offers style and performance. Its design is sleek and the electric SUV looks quick. As for performance, the fastest Mac-E can go from 0-60 in about 3.5 seconds. With a longer driving range, the Mac-E can travel an estimated 314 miles.
The performance specifications of the electric SUV will be competitive for at least a few years. The 2023 Ford Mustang Mac-E really needs to develop reliability. The recent major recall of the electric SUV may have many potential customers questioning its credibility.
Ultimately, an electric SUV that will become the most popular in its segment will have to offer decent reliability to consumers. No one wants to own an EV that purposely accelerates and decelerates or sometimes comes to a complete standstill.
Where does the Ford Mustang Mac-E rank among electric SUVs?
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US News & World Report rates the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 as better electric SUVs than the Ford Mustang Mac-E. That being said, the Mac-E is still running and competing with the segment leaders.
The Ford Mustang Mac-E is here to stay. It plays an important role in the future of electricity. If Ford irons out all the software bugs and battery issues before releasing the 2023 Ford Mustang Mac-E, the electric SUV should be primed to have a good sales year.
Read more about the Ford Mustang Mach-E in the next article below.
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