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Ford Mustang Mach-E

Researched October 28, 2026 from 30 sources

At a glance

0250500
264–480 hpPower
0510
3.3–6.1 s0–60 mph
0100200
180–200 km/hTop speed
05001,000
430–949 N·mTorque
01,2502,500
1,993–2,273 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.4811

Engine
One or two permanent-magnet synchronous electric motors4
Layout
Rear-motor RWD; dual-motor AWD4
Gearbox
Single-speed reduction gearing1
Built at
Cuautitlán Assembly, Mexico; Changan Ford, Chongqing, China (2021–2025)4

The story

Born as a compliance EV and a lifted Focus, the Mach-E was recast after Jim Farley's Mustang design brief. Ford wanted an EV that people would seek out as electric competition grew.123

2019: November 17: the electric Mustang debuts20192020: Cuautitlán starts the 2021 model20202021: Car and Driver's first EV of the Year · 480-hp GT meets a 5-second ceiling20212022: Usable packs rise to 70 and 91 kWh20222023: Standard Range adopts LFP batteries20232024: New rear motor, quicker GT and Rally20242025: Heat pump and BlueCruise 1.520252026: 8:18.202 wins Pikes Peak outright2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E (CX727): 2020–presentCX727 2018201920202021202220232024202520262027
GenerationsMilestones4
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YearWhat happened
2020–presentFord Mustang Mach-E (CX727)
2019November 17: the electric Mustang debuts
2020Cuautitlán starts the 2021 model
2021Car and Driver's first EV of the Year
2021480-hp GT meets a 5-second ceiling
2022Usable packs rise to 70 and 91 kWh
2023Standard Range adopts LFP batteries
2024New rear motor, quicker GT and Rally
2025Heat pump and BlueCruise 1.5
20268:18.202 wins Pikes Peak outright
  1. 2019

    November 17: the electric Mustang debuts

    Unveiled November 17, CX727 used the GE1 platform. Jason Castriota led design, Chris Walter the exterior and Josh Greiner the cabin; Ron Heiser was chief engineer.14

  2. 2020

    Cuautitlán starts the 2021 model

    Production began at Cuautitlán Assembly in Mexico in 2020; sales opened in December for the 2021 model year.4

  3. 2021

    Car and Driver's first EV of the Year

    The Mustang name upset enthusiasts, but the Mach-E won the inaugural award against 10 rivals, including 3 Tesla models and the Porsche Taycan.45

  4. 2021

    480-hp GT meets a 5-second ceiling

    GT and GT Performance Edition arrived with 480 hp, but early GTs curtailed peak acceleration after 5 seconds of hard use.46

  5. 2022

    Usable packs rise to 70 and 91 kWh

    Revised energy management unlocked 70 kWh in Standard Range batteries and 91 kWh in Extended Range packs for 2022, up from 68 and 88 kWh.6

  6. 2023

    Standard Range adopts LFP batteries

    The LFP switch added 45 hp to Standard Range eAWD. Its 10–80% DC charge time dropped to 33 minutes, 5 minutes quicker.7

  7. 2024

    New rear motor, quicker GT and Rally

    A rear motor from the F-150 Lightning arrived; Rally gained a lift and 36-minute 10–80% DC charging; GT's torque upgrade cut 0–60 mph to 3.3 seconds.8

  8. 2025

    Heat pump and BlueCruise 1.5

    A standard heat pump and BlueCruise 1.5 automatic lane changes arrived under chief engineer Donna Dickson; GT Performance Upgrade remained a FordPass purchase.9

  9. 2026

    8:18.202 wins Pikes Peak outright

    Romain Dumas won overall in the No. 125 Super Mustang Mach-E EV demonstrator, taking his sixth King of the Mountain crown.10

Every generation

  • Ford Focus (fourth generation)
    Ford Focus (fourth generation)
  • Ford Mustang Mach-E
    CX7272020–present

Power over the years

From 266 hp to 480 hp in 0 years.

0200400600 202020222024 hp 2021 · 266 hp · SR RWD: 68 kWh usable, 230 mi EPA2021 · 290 hp · ER RWD: 88 kWh usable, 300 mi EPA2021 · 346 hp · ER AWD: 88 kWh usable, 270 mi EPA2021 · 480 hp · GT / GT Performance: EPA est. 270/260 mi2024 · 264 hp · Standard Range RWD: 260 mi EPA2024 · 272 hp · Extended Range RWD: 320 mi EPA2024 · 325 hp · Standard Range AWD: 240 mi EPA2024 · 370 hp · Extended Range AWD: 300 mi EPA2024 · 480 hp · GT: 280 mi EPA2024 · 480 hp · Rally: 91 kWh battery, 265 mi EPA 480 hp GT / GT Performance: EPA est. 27… 266 hp SR RWD: 68 kWh usable, 230 mi EPA
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YearHorsepowerModel
2021266SR RWD: 68 kWh usable, 230 mi EPA
2021290ER RWD: 88 kWh usable, 300 mi EPA
2021346ER AWD: 88 kWh usable, 270 mi EPA
2021480GT / GT Performance: EPA est. 270/260 mi
2024264Standard Range RWD: 260 mi EPA
2024272Extended Range RWD: 320 mi EPA
2024325Standard Range AWD: 240 mi EPA
2024370Extended Range AWD: 300 mi EPA
2024480GT: 280 mi EPA
2024480Rally: 91 kWh battery, 265 mi EPA

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Select

    2021

    266 hp
  • Premium

    Standard

    Premium

    2021

  • Standard

    California Route 1

    2021

    290 hp

  • Special

    Premium Sport Appearance Package

    2025

  • GT

    Performance

    GT

    2021

    480 hp

  • Performance

    GT Performance Edition

    2021

    480 hp

  • Special

    GT Bronze Appearance Package

    2024

  • Rally

    Performance

    Rally

    2024

    480 hp
  • First Edition

    Limited

    First Edition

    2021

  • Limited

    Shelby Centennial GT

  • Limited

    Shelby GTH

    2023

    480 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Fastback illusion: the painted roof arc sits below the actual gloss-black rear roof.13
  • Mustang-style three-bar sequential taillights.3
  • Door-opening buttons and tiny fixed front-door handles replace conventional handles.4
  • A long hood, hooded headlights and muscular rear haunches shape the body.3

Year by year

  1. 2021

    GT adds revised bumpers, a dark grille with a lit pony, red calipers and a rear GT badge.6

  2. 2023

    Standard-range Premium gains 19-inch Shadow-Silver wheels with gloss-black aero covers.7

  3. 2024

    GT Bronze adds bronze wheels, a mesh grille and outlined badges; paint choices are black, white or Eruption Green.15

  4. 2025

    Premium's new Sport Appearance Package adopts the GT grille and bumper, with 19-inch gloss-black wheels.49

  5. 2025

    Molten Magenta, Velocity Blue and Desert Sand join the colors; Rally gains a Dark Carbonized Gray wheel option.9

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Ford Mustang Mach-E
    Mustang Mach-E
    Photo of a Tesla Model Y (2026 Juniper)
    Tesla Model Y (2026 Juniper)

    Tesla Model Y (2026 Juniper)

    Juniper uses a front lightbar; the Mach-E has hooded headlights and three-bar sequential rear lamps.318

Against its rivals

  • Mustang Mach-E vs Tesla Model Y Performance (2020)

    Highway range

    Mustang Mach-E402 km
    Tesla Model Y Performance (2020)370 km
    12
  • Kia EV6 GT

    Mustang Mach-E vs Kia EV6 GT

    Power

    Mustang Mach-E480 hp
    Kia EV6 GT577 hp
    11
  • BMW iX xDrive40

    Mustang Mach-E vs BMW iX xDrive40

    List price lower is better

    Mustang Mach-E74,540 £
    BMW iX xDrive4069,905 £
    11
  • Tesla Model Y (2026)

    Mustang Mach-E vs Tesla Model Y (2026)

    Road-trip range

    Mustang Mach-E406 km
    Tesla Model Y (2026)406 km
    18

Prices

Value today $21.1K–$26.9K13

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$50K$100K$150K 20202022202420262028 Value today: $21,100–$26,900 2021 · $43,895 · US Select, announced; excl. delivery2021 · $43,995 · US Select, original MSRP2021 · $51,400 · US Premium, original MSRP2021 · $51,500 · US California Route 1, original MSRP2021 · $60,000 · US First Edition, original MSRP2021 · $61,000 · US base, GT2021 · $66,000 · US base, GT Performance Edition2024 · $60,990 · US GT Bronze, announced base2024 · $61,890 · US base, Rally2025 · $36,495 · US base, announced MSRP 2021 · $43,895 · US Select announcement, 2021 MY; excl. delivery 2022 · $113,300 · 2022 GT, Barrett-Jackson2024 · $35,000 · 2022 GT Performance Edition, 12k miles, BaT2025 · $51,000 · 2023 Shelby GTH, 5k miles, Bring a Trailer2025 · $17,027 · 2021 Select AWD, 57k miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $23,500 · 2024 Mustang Mach-E, mileage 17,625, Bidbus2026 · $26,500 · 2024 Mustang Mach-E, mileage 24,114, Bidbus $113.3K Barrett-Jackson, 2022
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2021Launch price$43,895US Select announcement, 2021 MY; excl. delivery
2021Price when new$43,895US Select, announced; excl. delivery
2021Price when new$43,995US Select, original MSRP
2021Price when new$51,400US Premium, original MSRP
2021Price when new$51,500US California Route 1, original MSRP
2021Price when new$60,000US First Edition, original MSRP
2021Price when new$61,000US base, GT
2021Price when new$66,000US base, GT Performance Edition
2024Price when new$60,990US GT Bronze, announced base
2024Price when new$61,890US base, Rally
2025Price when new$36,495US base, announced MSRP
2022Auction sale$113,3002022 GT, Barrett-Jackson
2024Auction sale$35,0002022 GT Performance Edition, 12k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$51,0002023 Shelby GTH, 5k miles, Bring a Trailer
2025Auction sale$17,0272021 Select AWD, 57k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$23,5002024 Mustang Mach-E, mileage 17,625, Bidbus
2026Auction sale$26,5002024 Mustang Mach-E, mileage 24,114, Bidbus
2026Value today$21,100–$26,900

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “1,350 km with just 3 charges”
    • “A 3:37.196 Pikes Peak division win”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 2 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

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  2. Tested: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Lives up to the Hype caranddriver.com
  3. Why Ford Put the Mustang Name on the Mach-E Electric Crossover roadandtrack.com
  4. Ford Mustang Mach-E - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  5. Used Ford Mustang Mach-E (Mk1, 2020-date) buyer's guide: a sporty EV with decent range | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  6. 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Turns Up the Fun caranddriver.com
  7. Ford Re-Opens Orders for Mustang Mach-E Targeting Higher EPA Est. Range, BlueCruise 1.2 Hands-Free Tech, Lower Pricing fromtheroad.ford.com
  8. 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally First Drive Review: A Devilish, Dirt-Slinging Daily thedrive.com
  9. 2025 Mustang Mach-E Adds Sportier Looks, Auto Lane Changes and More fromtheroad.ford.com
  10. Pikes Peak Ford Win fordracing.com
  11. Ford Mustang Mach-E GT 2023 review – it’s fast, but is it fun? | evo evo.co.uk
  12. 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E vs. 2020 Tesla Model Y caranddriver.com
  13. 2021 Ford Mustang MACH-E Price, Value, Depreciation & Reviews | Kelley Blue Book kbb.com
  14. 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric SUV: Price, Release Date, Trims + Options | Automobile motortrend.com
  15. Bold, Brilliant, and Bronze – Introducing the 2024 Electric Mustang Mach-E GT Bronze Appearance Package fromtheroad.ford.com
  16. 2024 Shelby Mustang Mach-E GT — GUA B.V. Shelby Europe shelby-europe-official.com
  17. 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Shelby GTH for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $51,000 on April 18, 2025 (Lot #188,034) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  18. 2026 Tesla Model Y vs. 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E: Old Guard EVs Vie for Supremacy motortrend.com
  19. Forza Horizon 5 to Add Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 – GTPlanet gtplanet.net
  20. Forza Horizon 5 Series 6 Update forza.net
  21. 2025 PPIHC Pikes Peak Open Division Highlights - Pikes Peak International Hill Climb ppihc.org
  22. Used Ford Mustang Mach-E & Battery Heath (Real-world Data) recurrentauto.com
  23. Ford Mustang Mach-E Resale Value and Depreciation - iSeeCars.com iseecars.com
  24. Barrett Jackson Las Vegas: Friday’s top sales | The ClassicCars.com Journal journal.classiccars.com
  25. No Reserve: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select AWD for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $17,027 on November 12, 2025 (Lot #219,457) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  26. 2022 Ford Mustang MACH-E Price, Value, Depreciation & Reviews | Kelley Blue Book kbb.com
  27. 2024 Ford Mustang MACH-E Price, Cost-to-Own, Reviews & More | Kelley Blue Book kbb.com
  28. 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Auction Result #11895 - Bidbus bidbus.com
  29. 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Auction Result #5876 - Bidbus bidbus.com
  30. 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $35,000 on October 4, 2024 (Lot #165,503) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  • caranddriver.com
  • roadandtrack.com
  • en.wikipedia.org
  • autoexpress.co.uk
  • fromtheroad.ford.com
  • thedrive.com
  • fordracing.com
  • evo.co.uk
  • kbb.com
  • motortrend.com
  • shelby-europe-official.com
  • bringatrailer.com
  • gtplanet.net

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