The first Ford Mustang Mach-e GT deliveries have started, according to our sources. In Iowa today, a Rapid Red GT Performance client showed off his two-week early score. Are there any more on the way?
The Rapid Red model arrived last night in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, two weeks sooner than expected, according to mache forums member 0t60-3.5. He got it late last night from the dealer, just in time to take a few photos and charge it up.
The Mach-E forums member said:
Well, sorry, but took delivery late afternoon, departed dealership at 5:45pm, was late for a business dinner, then home, took wife for a spin, back home and took a couple snapshots, posted on this forum, got charging, and went to bed. Hardly time for more, but know for sure people are eager to see and hear more, so will dabble a little today (have work to do) but do more this weekend. Look for more soon! I would add that delivery estimate week was 8/29-9/4, so delivery on 8/19 was completely unexpectedly early, so was unprepared!
Ford is holding its annual Woodward Dream Cruise Media Clubhouse event in Detroit right now. Unfortunately, we were unable to accept the invitation due to work schedules and Covid concerns. However, photographs from the event show a lot of Mustang Mach-e GT Performance, so I believe the cars are starting to flow in earnest.
According to a Ford representative,
Yes, GT deliveries have started and will pick up in the coming months.
Earlier this month, Ford announced a six-week delay in Mach E deliveries and provided those affected a 250kW (about 700 miles) charging credit on Electrify America's network. Ford is producing more Mach-E (in Mexico) than traditional Mustangs due to chip shortages and other general supply chain problems (in the US).
Back in February, we tested the Mustang Mach-E First Edition and were impressed by the range, ride, spaciousness, and design. In many areas, it compares to Tesla's Model Y.
Ford priced the track-ready Mach-E GT at $60K and the GT Performance at $65K, a competitive pricing for its high-end Mustangs that are still qualified for the $7500 Federal Tax Credit and other state and municipal incentives in the United States. The greatest difference between the GT and the Mach-E is the plastic carbon fibre faux grill and pony show up front, as seen below.
Ford had surpassed its early calculations and came in on par with its lower-powered models when the EPA estimated ranges for the GT and Performance Edition GT were announced sooner this year:
| Ford Mustang Mach-E (Targeted EPA-estimated range) | Ford Mustang Mach-E (Final EPA-estimated range) |
| GT: 250 miles | GT: 270 miles |
| GT Performance Edition: 235 miles | GT Performance Edition: 260 miles |
The Mach-E GT Performance Edition has a 0-60 time of 3.5 seconds, making it a very effective prospect. When I was reviewing the first edition, I made the following observations:
This is where I believe people don't fully get the speed difference between electric and ICE vehicles. Sure, there are ICE cars with 0-60 speeds of 5 seconds or less. In most fast gas-powered cars, however, getting that fast required downshifting, redlining, and jerky and forceful gear changes. It feels and sounds like you're causing serious harm to the struggling engine, which wasn't built to do this on a regular basis.
When compared to an EV that drives you forward like a rail gun, this is a win-win situation. In an EV, you can perform your best 0-60 at every freeway entry for the rest of your life and no one will notice. However, if you do so in an ICE vehicle, people will call the cops on you.
opinion:
Is your package arriving sooner than expected? During a pandemic, for example? Is there a chip shortage? Problems with the supply chain? Ford, kudos!
In the electric vehicle sector these days, we don't see a lot of under promising and over delivering. I'm hoping that a lot of other manufacturers (cough, Tesla) are paying attention.
In terms of the GT, I was on the verge of ordering one, but I want to give it a test drive first and compare it to the Hyundai Ioniq 5. That stated, I believe this is a strong contender for my next vehicle. I'm also interested in seeing how far Ford has progressed with "self-driving" vehicles.
Of course, the Tesla Model Y will remain in the family and will be used for extended journeys in the near future. It performed admirably on our 200-mile trip to Vermont in the dead of winter, and the non-Tesla charging network is improving rapidly, so I believe it will be practical for longer travel shortly.
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