Ford revealed on Wednesday the official EPA range estimates for the electric SUV Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance, and both versions surpass the projected mileage Ford had previously suggested.
The Mach-E GT Performance will have a range rating of 270 miles, while the Mach-E GT will have a rating of 260 miles, according to Ford. Both models have completed both the EPA certification and range labeling processes.
This is significantly better than the 250 miles and 235 miles, respectively, that Ford had been anticipating for these models, although it falls short of the currently published 303 miles for the Tesla Model Y Performance 2021. Another close rival to follow will be the Kia EV6 2022.
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition
The GT models only come with the larger of the two Mach-E batteries. It is listed at 88 kWh, reflecting Ford’s shift to include the usable capacity of its electric vehicle batteries. Ford has also suggested that it may be possible to increase range and performance in the future through wireless updates, which are currently scheduled to provide Amazon Alexa connectivity and BlueCruise driver assistance technology.
“More than half of our orders for the Mustang Mach-E GT have been for the Performance Edition, and I am particularly pleased that we have received orders from all U.S. states,” said Darren Palmer, Ford’s global director for battery electric vehicles, in a statement.
Ford points out that the higher-end GT Performance model has Pirelli summer tires and magnetic shocks. The 2021 Ford Mach-E GT starts at $61,000 and offers a 0-60 mph time of 3.8 seconds, with a power of 480 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque from its dual-motor system. The Performance Edition gets a torque boost to 634 lb-ft and can dash to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. Both versions also have a track driving mode called Unbridled Extend.
