The fastest iteration of the Ford Mustang Mach-E offers 480bhp and costs from £67,225
Ford’s controversial electric SUV is finally here.
The new all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E GT has gone on sale in the UK with prices starting at just over £67,000. The first examples of the electric SUV, which caused controversy among petrol-heads through its association with the legendary gas-guzzling Mustang coupe, will arrive with their new owners later this year.
Powered by two electric motors that produce a combined output of 480 bhp, the Mach-E will sprint from 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds. That makes it the fastest-accelerating four-seat car Ford has ever built for the European market.
Those motors are supplied with electricity from an 88 kWh extended range battery, which gives the car a range of up to 310 miles according to the WLTP economy test. If you can find a charging point powerful enough, you can also top up the Mach-E’s battery from 10 percent to 80 percent in around 45 minutes. And Ford says 10 minutes of charging can be enough to give you another 60 miles of driving range.
Safety systems are also fitted, including adaptive cruise control that maintains a safe distance to the vehicle in front and helps to keep the car central in its lane. Blind-spot assistance is also included to warn the driver of anything in the hard-to-see areas over their shoulders, while parking assistance technology is included in the price.
“Mustang Mach-E GT demonstrates the true potential for all-electric powertrains to dial up the fun-to-drive experience,” said Geert van Noyen, the vehicle dynamics manager at Ford of Europe. “This is a refined, premium specification five-seater SUV with the acceleration of a supercar and zero tailpipe emissions – a combination that was the stuff of dreams when I started my career as a car engineer 30 years ago.”
A limited number of Mach-E GT models will make their way to customers in the UK during the final part of 2021.
