Tesla Model Y’s First Real Rival Is Ford’s Mustang Mach E

“I love your car!” As I drove through San Francisco, a man shouted “I love your car!”

A passerby had asked me to take a photo of the car as it was parked in my driveway the day before.

One of my neighbors ran over to me from across the street and explained that he had seen it from his window.

The Mustang Mach–E Ford’s iconic muscle car has been reimagined into the company’s first all-electric SUV. This much excitement has not been seen since Tesla’s Model 3 in 2016, and Model Y in 2019.

Perhaps it’s because Mustang is so well-known, even though it doesn’t have a gasoline engine. My neighbor, who was my parents’ neighbor, quickly recalled the Ford Mustang that he purchased after he immigrated to America.

The SUV’s electric version has a panoramic glass roof and a smooth exterior. There are no handles. The Mustang logo is even projected onto the ground.

It has a touchscreen that Ford created specifically for the Mustang. It can be connected to the FordPass app. It also features new driver assistance features such as an autonomous parallel park.

The Mach-E’s price is also reasonable. The Model Y is Tesla’s second SUV. Its starting price is $41,990. For the basic Mach-E, prices start at $43,895 Other EVs like the Porsche Taycan have attracted the attention of Tesla enthusiasts, but Mach-E’s price is a nonstarter. The “cheapest” version will be available later in the year for $80,000.

The Mustang is now an SUV so it’s available for commuters, families, and everyday drivers. You can still cruise down the freeway at 124 MPH with almost instant acceleration, but you might want to keep your kids at home while on your joyride.

Ford Mustang Mach-E vs. Tesla Model Y

Matt Smith, deputy editor of the online car shopping website CarGurus.com said that the Ford is unlike any Ford he’s ever driven. It can keep up with Tesla cars, he said.

He said that Tesla had Ludicrous, referring to the company’s famed super-fast driving mode. Ford has Mustang. Smith stated that Mustang is synonymous with performance.

Both have similar prices and performance. However, Tesla has the advantage in the range department. The Mach-E’s most basic configuration offers a range of 211 mi. The range of the basic Model Y, 303 miles is more than that offered by Mach-E’s 300-mile model.

CarGurus’ Smith explains that Ford also has a benefit: There are Ford service centers and dealerships all over the country. Tesla has them mostly in large cities and along the coasts. Nevertheless, around 7 percent of the 500 people who visited CarGurus.com said that they would buy a Model Y instead of a Mustang Mach-E.