We bought one of these. Couldn't convince Mrs Gadget to get a tesla so this got the vote. She doesn't care about tech or EV's so its a good test for how the vehicle suits someone who just wants a normal car. She has also got used to one pedal driving. 17,000k later and we love it. Solar home charging means its free to drive most of the time. So happy to give it a thumbs up from me.
It may be cheap to run, but really, 85-90K DA pricing and probably loose 50% depreciation over 5 years...who cares about saving some $ on fuel lol Could buy a top of the range RAV Hybrid and come out way better at the end of it.
I’ve been driving a Mach-E for close to 3 years in Northern Canada and I LOVE it. An AWD EV is amazing on ice (better traction than I’ve ever experienced in any combustion car). I just drove a 5,000km round trip from Whitehorse to Vancouver and it’s a fantastic road-tripper. And yes, it’s a Mustang. I routinely smoke combustion ‘Stangs in it. That torque is hard to resist.
Hi Paul, as a petrol head ,I've ridden in a tesla 3, didn't like the screen set up , yes the ride was very harsh, but my misses said the back seat was road noisy and cramped. the beginning of Sept, had a chance to drive a RWD ford machE, was very impressed, as anXR6 owner, found it almost the same ,ride and sitting position, with the wipers and indicators being reversed behind the steering wheel. lt felt so normal driving the machE, l really liked the regen one pedal driving mode, in the many k's of city driving, we had gained over 20% recharge by using regen instead of brakes. lnterior was so good, would l buy one , yes, but the entry model, sorry Paul, ford have done a great job, but my ice FGXR6, drives just as firm, quiet and handles the same.
We've had our Mach E Select for about 4 months now and are loving it! My partner works further away than me so he uses it during the week and I use it after work and weekends. I miss driving it during the week as it's so much fun to drive! Added bonus of being able to change it off our solar on weekends so it's almost free most charges.
On those rough, rough roads during your test drive, your head was bobbing around and body jostling side to side in the seat and yet not a single rattle from the Mach-e. In fact, hardly any road noise at all. Well done Ford.
You can still drive the mach e without the phone or keypad. You can just enter a passcode on the infotainment system to start the car. I’ve done this many times
im driving a mach e premium right now. the ride is definietly not as bad as made out here. in fact i think its quite smooth and i live in a regional area with terrible roads lol... the charging speed i also found acceptable with 20%-80% taking 42 mins on a evie 75kw charger and costing $29, and the charger location is not at all difficult to access so found that comment interesting. the comment about stuff being visible outside the car if you put it in the console i understand and literally thought the same thing the first time i went to do this, but the console has a sliding cover under the arm rest for exactly that reason. however i definitely agree the brakes are touchy and need further refinement.
Your complaint about front storage missed the enclosed console under the armrest and the storage space under rhe console which can be used for handbags.
Ouch, you can’t get premium dual motors in Australia? We have a premium dual motor with the standard range battery (which is LFP) and we think it’s amazing as a sporty family EV. I think people are pushed into longer range batteries by sales guys, when in reality they’re often not needed. We typically charge ours once a week and because it’s LFP we charge to 100%. In my opinion, it’s the most solid and well put together feeling EV I’ve been in and we own two other brands of EV on top of having experienced others including Teslas. The Mach E was our gateway EV and it remains our most solid. I’ve put the offer out before, but if you’re back in Southern California, we are down in the outskirts of San Diego and you can experience our R1S and Mustang Mach E as well as a more representative situation for charging, compared to LA. LA is the by far the worst place to try and charge an EV in the entire USA- as mentioned in Out Of Spec Reviews recent video.
@@GDM22 AWD instead of Premium now in NZ. But I agree, would be nice to have just a little more option here in AU & as per the US, I would have went with a Select LFP & AWD.
I got the base model Select via a novated lease a month ago. Everyone has their views but for me it is impressive, could not be happier with it. Could not justify the Premium. The Select has an LFP battery as opposed to the NMC battery in the Premium and GT. Can charge the LFP battery to 100% more often whereas the NMC mostly to 80%. Considering that the battery is then a similar useable size so why the extra for an additional 18kw in power, the bigger battery, ambient lighting, slightly different headlights and red brake calipers plus a few other trinkets?. 20 to 80 percent charge in 25 minutes at a Tesla supercharger is not too bad really. The Select is a base model but certainly is not specced like one.
Its a shame you guys do not have the 2024 MachE Rally avaiable over there yet they have fixed allot of things and it has the best ride of all the MachE's. The Rally MachE does not have a problem with power cutting out after a certain time and they added bigger motors to it too to help with performance also.
That was some cool nostalgia. I bought a 17" LG LCD back in 2003 which had decent LCD Response rate. LCD which actually could handle movement well was the struggle back then.
Own one and have owned a crap non performance but convertible mustang in the past. I love it. It far exceeds any other car I have owned but that is a fairly pitiful list. Coming from a base model manual fiat500 pop to this is amazing. I love the adaptive cruise control it's better than our Mazda cx9. I don't enjoy 1 peddle driving but I might have to try it again. Since I can charge at home overnight and generally don't go long distance I haven't had any issues just using the provided charger. I think I will wait till I get the Tesla charger adapter to take it on any road trips. I do wish it just had a normal trunk release button. Having acceleration is amazing it is better than the Mazda for sure. My daughter says it should have heated seat in back just glad they aren't trying to charge me for heated seats for now.
Holding it up against a mustang gt to performance edition mustang is a false comparison a standard mustang is nothing special and the premium mach-e is amazing to drive. I also enjoy the fun touches like the puddle lights which are ridiculous but still make me smile. Mine is the bright blue I like that it isn't just a standard grey blob going down the road. I also like it has the mustang sequentially lighting rear turn signals because it's silly and is supposed to be only on a GT. I think the rear folding armrest/drink holder seems a bit flimsy and should have a compartment and charger ports. The front cockpit is more open than a Tesla you don't feel like you are riding in a motorcycle side car. At least for now you can use Android Auto and carplay which I like. The screen knob is at least useful to change volume without looking. It is super comfortable. I love all the parking cameras which I know other gas cars have. Anyway it's a good car, I was looking to get a hybrid or maverick truck but they got me with this one when we were at the Ford dealership .
Drove both the Standard Rwd and Premium AWD (Thailand) they handle way better than a model Y in my opinion and brakes are absolutely amazing but the original tires Bridgestone Turanaza T005 makes the car so bouncy and gave it a harsh ride around town but when changed to the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV more settled at high speed and more comfortable over bumps Now with 35k kms but one fault is the door mechanism some Mach e fails so it still opens but the keyless unlock and lock don’t work and replacing the part is quite complicated and very expensive to fix around 500-700 AUD Charging over 80% will drop to only 35kw not great for road trips Moreover software is fine have CarPlay and amazing speakers and quite good safety assist just need to get over the fact that it’s still not really a mustang only the handling but yea mustang needs noise and not a SUV Overall, It’s ok but there are also the Model Y to consider which have a reclining back seat and more storage space and Ioniq 5 with 800V charging and a more configurable regenative braking system 😊
1:29 & 2:39 - I realise that it's likely a press car, but those swirls are fairly noticeable. Is the paint horrendously soft or whomever washed didn't take care?
He didn’t actually switch - the title is just click bait. Paul is driving this as a long-term review instead of his Tesla for a while to compare. Refer the verdict part at the end of the video.
I’ve got one Mach E and my wife got jealous so we have two in the family. I know, very creative 😂. Just dropping that there were plenty of teslas on fords lots, I was surprised!
I test drove a new Model Y performance and hired a 4 year old standard range Model Y recently. Driving around the inner western suburbs of Sydney where the roads are atrocious, I didn't feel the complaint that everyone has about the suspension that so many UA-camrs have. I don't notice any difference between these and my current Audi Q3 or any of the other Audis I've owned for the past 20 years. Driven in and driving other brands I don't feel such a big difference either.
@@432wheels Nope - ALL Australian delivered vehicles are / were manufactured in Shanghai - they started building these on the 10th June 2022 and the first model was delivered to an Australian customer on the 18 August 2022.
50k is way too little - thats almost the same price to a 2024 corolla hybrid... more like 70k - 60k price range - it's an ev and not Chinese, so don't expect a cheap price
I am really pleased that I purchased a 3 year old BMW X5 with 21,000 miles for $34,000. I think the prices of new cars today are just crazy. I make $90,000 a year and it is a struggle every month. I hope you all make more than $100,000 in todays Bidenomics Economy! 😂😎🇺🇸👍
Hi Paul, I watch all of your reviews and you keep saying the max speed limit in Aus is 130 km per hour. Can you tell me where in which state(s) you can travel at that speed. Cheers.
@@oggyoggy1299 You may think my comment is being pedantic, but less than 1% of the Australian population lives in the NT. Therefore putting any emphasis on NT having a 130kmh max speed limit whilst being the only region with this max limit is totally misleading.
I'm waiting for Ford to cancel the Mach E... registrations say there's been a few hundred registered but ive been into 3 dealers and enquired about them (whilst looking for a Raptor) and they had sold 7 collectively...
Gidday, I have just traded my 2018 10 speed auto V8 Mustang GT in to buy a new Mustang Mach E GT. I had hoped Ford would produce a Hybrid ICE Mustang to allow AWD and economical driving around town instead of 25 l/100k, but it did not happen. I test drove both the 2025 ICE V8 Mustang and the Mach E Gt on a damp road. The ICE V8 sat spinning the rear wheels at the lights while the Mach E Gt just rocketed away. I can also fit 5 people in the Mach E, not 2. Auckland NZ based, very good prices on demonstrator Mach E GT's, going for NZ$67,000 in October 2024, much better than the NZ$125,000 new a year ago.
Something not mentioned here is that unlike most other AU EVS, in Australia & NZ, Ford do not yet allow OTA updates (rumour has it that is finally in testing, we shall see). In my experience & some other Mach-E owners on AU social media, the sw has been buggy & clearly Ford AU have been lazy in bring this up to date before they get to the dealers - especially with no OTAs here. I complained about mine to the dealership principal & Ford AU within a couple of weeks of delivery, the car was booked in and took 16 SW updates and three days to complete(!) Clearly that is not sustainable & those costs would have went back to Ford as a warranty claim. If you buy, insist on having this done. In my case, this completely transformed the car (range, sound system, smarts, options, Ford Pass).
Seems like this would have a tough time competing with the cheap Chinese EVs entering Australia without tariffs like Europe and the US. Ford just announced a very nice update that gives the MachE a heat pump and moves the shifter to the column. I wonder how that glass roof does on a hot day in Australia.
5:35 side note. All evs should have a premium sound system as there's no engine noise to drown out road noise. It shouldn't be a thing to strive for it should be standard. These cars while not the future are here to say and as they're way over priced that should be a standard feature.
Enjoy watching your reviews, the sketch thing is available on Rangers as well. Maybe another camera test you can do is night quality, my wife’s Hyundai camera is awesome during the day but at night it looks like you used it at your LAN parties.
I like the look if it, but I reckon those ugly rectangular screens will date badly. To me they look like a monitor on the dashboard and I much prefer a screen which is integrated into the dash. Then again, maybe I'm just too old-school.
I like it…. I guess the criticisms mainly come from people can afford a vintage mustang and like making big noises …. Hang on… a vintage mustang looks far removed from the latest version and probably cost a fortune…. I agree about the stupid sound effects but let’s be fair …. They were probably introduced for ice people
Hi Paul, Just a question in regards to the Honda Civic VTi-LX. I've heard they are discontinuing the car due to going Hybrid for the whole range. Have you heard of anything like this? Great review btw. 👍
I've seen a few people complaining about front tyre wear on Mach Es. I am not sure if this affects only the AWD version, or if it impacts the RWD as well. Will be interested to see you you like you mEstang.
Just an another car like car with an electric motor. My model 3 HL is very smart and feels like more than a car to me. With regular software updates it’s getting better and better.
But not better and better at being a good actual CAR (especially if you enjoy driving) like the Mach E is, according to Paul’s clear message in this video
@@kurt9055 good for you. That explains why you are againts it. Change is definitely not for everyone especially the older people. I am sure you had the same feeling when they intruduced v6 to the mustang.
Mustang makes it more familiar to regular buyers they now have Capri but should make coupe version to come in under regular Mustang in Europe with Eco Boost...
I went with the Select for the LFP battery; having owned both NMC and LFP EVs in the past, I would never go back to NMC. Great car, loving it. I have zero interest in Tesla but there are now certainly many, many other excellent Chinese & Korean options in particular. The EV6 is likely the closest direct comparison (& am so tired of hearing about the MY, have driven those, hated them). In any case, above and beyond all the obvious, repetitive car reviews tech comments, I find this is one of those cars that ‘gets under your skin’ and has much subjective x factor, and like only perhaps only two cars I’ve owned in the past (& Audi & a Saab). Great car, makes me smile, love the drive, & also love all the smiles & nice comments from everyone else that sees it. So much NOT yet another identical white bubble car EV.
I have a 2024 Premium and love it, but want a Tesla Model X (eventually) for the tech. Would I recommend the mach E? ABSOLUTELY! It's an awesome car. For me, its not a "mustang" it's a Mach-E, but that is irrelevant. It's an awesome car and if you aren't into tech you'll love it more. I want the tech that Tesla offers. Although 7 months later and Ford still has not sent the Tesla charging adapter! Thats super annoying. But anyway it's a great car, I recommend!
0-100 in 7.23 seconds with under 50% charge in cold... Thats crazy to me. I know that my model 3 performance will lose some in those conditions but nothing like that.
I like an On/Off in an electric car. You don’t always want it to be on. I often pull up and stop and want to turn the vehicle off while I wait for something or someone. You are just used to Tesla which stupidly doesn’t have an ability to turn it off. You can turn an iPhone On/Off or your laptop or dishwasher. Most things need an on and off mode. Indeed sometimes I get in my car and sit in it doing things and don’t want it On. The Speedo says Ground Speed! Would Air Speed be an option? Or maybe Nautical Miles per Hour? Why does it need the word Ground? Also you’ve got to stop doing the 80-120 as part of the 0-100 as it’s inaccurate. For a passing move you are cruising at 80 and punching it you aren’t already flooring it. You need to cruise at 80 and floor it to 120 for a proper passing indication.
Big wheels low profile tyres do stuff 🆙 the ride. Same issue on my Outlander. I suggest eMondeo😂 it’s no Mustang. Just for fun they should include a rev counter!
This costs about the same as a V8 mustang I pick up next week. I recon mine will cost the same to run for 5 years. Why. Figure out the running costs and the residual value after 5 years. What is a Tesla worth after 5 years. What is a V8 Mustang worth after 5 years and put the difference into fuel. They end up not far apart. Try this out for another video. It still costs to run an electric car in KW per km
I like it. I just wish they had faster charging and physical buttons for tasks like climate control because it they are just simpler to use when driving. And they should not have called a Mustang because no SUV should be called a Mustang whether it has a V8 or an electric motor.
Curious to know how much you sold your Tesla for? How much was the drop in value. Resale value isn't a concern of ours, but we're looking to buy one. We have young kids, so your comments about the hard ride affecting littel'ns sleep is a concern.
Think he talked about this on the podcast - he saw a value crash coming in Australia due to the number of Model Y coming off 2 year novated leases while Tesla continued to drop the new price. From memory he sold for low $40k ish. Probably $5k maybe even $10k more than he’d get now. However he did previously have a Tesla M3 Performance for a couple of years and sold that (directly to a wholesaler) for what he bought it for. Financially though he on to a winner with this Mustang-E, gets to use it for 6 months for free because Ford can’t sell them…
Of all the EVs I’ve shown my wife (Teslas excluded) she prefers this more. As an Escape owner I wanted to try something else 😂 and VW made a decent financial discount for their IDs but Ford wouldn’t match back. Nothing wrong with my current car, it’s one of those could’ve moments.
@@GDM22 Lack of proof doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen. With all the technology we should have close to zero accidents, innatentive driving is a key factor in the road toll not going down like it should
So let me understand this. You purchased a baseline Mustang and you expect it to run as it's a GT where you have the power. The maneuverability so forth and so on well why didn't you just get a MME GT performance.... What you did. You brought the bottom of the barrel Mustang and expected to perform as a GT would.
It's really good once you get past all the initial Ford quality issues and if you don't have to go to a dealer (they don't know how to service these or they're sandbagging them).
I don't like the look of it but as I m not buying it it matters not. I have not even sat in one as my interest in that type of vehicle is zero. As long as the people who buy the Mach-E are happy with them that is all that matters.
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We bought one of these. Couldn't convince Mrs Gadget to get a tesla so this got the vote. She doesn't care about tech or EV's so its a good test for how the vehicle suits someone who just wants a normal car. She has also got used to one pedal driving. 17,000k later and we love it. Solar home charging means its free to drive most of the time. So happy to give it a thumbs up from me.
It may be cheap to run, but really, 85-90K DA pricing and probably loose 50% depreciation over 5 years...who cares about saving some $ on fuel lol Could buy a top of the range RAV Hybrid and come out way better at the end of it.
@@ronaldov09no thanks love my Mach E and wouldn’t trade it for a hybrid
Im here for the people who don't own a mustang complaining about it being called a Mustang.
Garbage is still garbage.
I'm here for people complaining about people complaining about Mustang name
Perhaps they should have called it a EPuma. Looks like an oversized Puma to me. I hate the fake engine sounds....
I own a mustang
And guess what the dealership told me the big boss at ford even regrets calling it a mustang so stfu
@@jettbennett8949 Sounds legit.
I’ve been driving a Mach-E for close to 3 years in Northern Canada and I LOVE it. An AWD EV is amazing on ice (better traction than I’ve ever experienced in any combustion car). I just drove a 5,000km round trip from Whitehorse to Vancouver and it’s a fantastic road-tripper.
And yes, it’s a Mustang. I routinely smoke combustion ‘Stangs in it. That torque is hard to resist.
Hi Paul, as a petrol head ,I've ridden in a tesla 3, didn't like the screen set up , yes the ride was very harsh, but my misses said the back seat was road noisy and cramped.
the beginning of Sept, had a chance to drive a RWD ford machE, was very impressed, as anXR6 owner, found it almost the same ,ride and sitting position, with the wipers and indicators being reversed behind the steering wheel.
lt felt so normal driving the machE, l really liked the regen one pedal driving mode, in the many k's of city driving, we had gained over 20% recharge by using regen instead of brakes. lnterior was so good, would l buy one , yes, but the entry model, sorry Paul, ford have done a great job, but my ice FGXR6, drives just as firm, quiet and handles the same.
We've had our Mach E Select for about 4 months now and are loving it! My partner works further away than me so he uses it during the week and I use it after work and weekends. I miss driving it during the week as it's so much fun to drive! Added bonus of being able to change it off our solar on weekends so it's almost free most charges.
On those rough, rough roads during your test drive, your head was bobbing around and body jostling side to side in the seat and yet not a single rattle from the Mach-e. In fact, hardly any road noise at all. Well done Ford.
You can still drive the mach e without the phone or keypad. You can just enter a passcode on the infotainment system to start the car. I’ve done this many times
im driving a mach e premium right now. the ride is definietly not as bad as made out here. in fact i think its quite smooth and i live in a regional area with terrible roads lol... the charging speed i also found acceptable with 20%-80% taking 42 mins on a evie 75kw charger and costing $29, and the charger location is not at all difficult to access so found that comment interesting. the comment about stuff being visible outside the car if you put it in the console i understand and literally thought the same thing the first time i went to do this, but the console has a sliding cover under the arm rest for exactly that reason. however i definitely agree the brakes are touchy and need further refinement.
curious if you also charge at home overnight or if that is too expensive compared to fast charger
A good review Paul. The adjustable head rests on the Ford are a good creature comfort. I drive a Model Y and you cannot adjust the headrests.
Your complaint about front storage missed the enclosed console under the armrest and the storage space under rhe console which can be used for handbags.
Ouch, you can’t get premium dual motors in Australia? We have a premium dual motor with the standard range battery (which is LFP) and we think it’s amazing as a sporty family EV. I think people are pushed into longer range batteries by sales guys, when in reality they’re often not needed. We typically charge ours once a week and because it’s LFP we charge to 100%. In my opinion, it’s the most solid and well put together feeling EV I’ve been in and we own two other brands of EV on top of having experienced others including Teslas. The Mach E was our gateway EV and it remains our most solid. I’ve put the offer out before, but if you’re back in Southern California, we are down in the outskirts of San Diego and you can experience our R1S and Mustang Mach E as well as a more representative situation for charging, compared to LA. LA is the by far the worst place to try and charge an EV in the entire USA- as mentioned in Out Of Spec Reviews recent video.
Nice to get LFP battery in that configuration.
@@GDM22 AWD instead of Premium now in NZ. But I agree, would be nice to have just a little more option here in AU & as per the US, I would have went with a Select LFP & AWD.
I traded in a high spec Model 3 for a base Mach-e and love the Mach-e. Won't be going back to Tesla. Will consider a Rally Mach-e in the future.
I got the base model Select via a novated lease a month ago. Everyone has their views but for me it is impressive, could not be happier with it. Could not justify the Premium. The Select has an LFP battery as opposed to the NMC battery in the Premium and GT. Can charge the LFP battery to 100% more often whereas the NMC mostly to 80%. Considering that the battery is then a similar useable size so why the extra for an additional 18kw in power, the bigger battery, ambient lighting, slightly different headlights and red brake calipers plus a few other trinkets?. 20 to 80 percent charge in 25 minutes at a Tesla supercharger is not too bad really. The Select is a base model but certainly is not specced like one.
Same here; has been brilliant (& especially since the 16 software updates it needed).
Its a shame you guys do not have the 2024 MachE Rally avaiable over there yet they have fixed allot of things and it has the best ride of all the MachE's. The Rally MachE does not have a problem with power cutting out after a certain time and they added bigger motors to it too to help with performance also.
Loved our C&C mini LAN parties in the garage back in the day😆
That was some cool nostalgia. I bought a 17" LG LCD back in 2003 which had decent LCD Response rate. LCD which actually could handle movement well was the struggle back then.
Doom was where it was at!
Just flagging - Lan parties are cool. always will be. Adun Toridas! - Also thanks for the review! great content as always!
Own one and have owned a crap non performance but convertible mustang in the past. I love it. It far exceeds any other car I have owned but that is a fairly pitiful list. Coming from a base model manual fiat500 pop to this is amazing. I love the adaptive cruise control it's better than our Mazda cx9. I don't enjoy 1 peddle driving but I might have to try it again. Since I can charge at home overnight and generally don't go long distance I haven't had any issues just using the provided charger. I think I will wait till I get the Tesla charger adapter to take it on any road trips. I do wish it just had a normal trunk release button. Having acceleration is amazing it is better than the Mazda for sure. My daughter says it should have heated seat in back just glad they aren't trying to charge me for heated seats for now.
If you own one you are well qualified to comment.
Holding it up against a mustang gt to performance edition mustang is a false comparison a standard mustang is nothing special and the premium mach-e is amazing to drive. I also enjoy the fun touches like the puddle lights which are ridiculous but still make me smile. Mine is the bright blue I like that it isn't just a standard grey blob going down the road. I also like it has the mustang sequentially lighting rear turn signals because it's silly and is supposed to be only on a GT. I think the rear folding armrest/drink holder seems a bit flimsy and should have a compartment and charger ports. The front cockpit is more open than a Tesla you don't feel like you are riding in a motorcycle side car. At least for now you can use Android Auto and carplay which I like. The screen knob is at least useful to change volume without looking. It is super comfortable. I love all the parking cameras which I know other gas cars have. Anyway it's a good car, I was looking to get a hybrid or maverick truck but they got me with this one when we were at the Ford dealership .
Paul in sketch you can play naughts and crosses vs the car… my kids love it… in ranger also
Drove both the Standard Rwd and Premium AWD (Thailand) they handle way better than a model Y in my opinion and brakes are absolutely amazing but the original tires Bridgestone Turanaza T005 makes the car so bouncy and gave it a harsh ride around town but when changed to the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV more settled at high speed and more comfortable over bumps
Now with 35k kms but one fault is the door mechanism some Mach e fails so it still opens but the keyless unlock and lock don’t work and replacing the part is quite complicated and very expensive to fix around 500-700 AUD
Charging over 80% will drop to only 35kw not great for road trips
Moreover software is fine have CarPlay and amazing speakers and quite good safety assist just need to get over the fact that it’s still not really a mustang only the handling but yea mustang needs noise and not a SUV
Overall, It’s ok but there are also the Model Y to consider which have a reclining back seat and more storage space and Ioniq 5 with 800V charging and a more configurable regenative braking system 😊
It does have the option to use the phone as a key in the Ford pass app.
1:29 & 2:39 - I realise that it's likely a press car, but those swirls are fairly noticeable. Is the paint horrendously soft or whomever washed didn't take care?
why do exteroer wheel arches or anything else on the outside in piano black considering how easily it scratches really
Did he mention the reasons for switching from MY to the Mach-E? I am kinda curious, because spec wise the MY is way better then he Ford.
He didn’t actually switch - the title is just click bait. Paul is driving this as a long-term review instead of his Tesla for a while to compare. Refer the verdict part at the end of the video.
@@tim9241He said he has sold the Model Y though.
I’ve got one Mach E and my wife got jealous so we have two in the family. I know, very creative 😂.
Just dropping that there were plenty of teslas on fords lots, I was surprised!
Hey Paul, can you give us an update on your personal use please 🙏
I test drove a new Model Y performance and hired a 4 year old standard range Model Y recently. Driving around the inner western suburbs of Sydney where the roads are atrocious, I didn't feel the complaint that everyone has about the suspension that so many UA-camrs have. I don't notice any difference between these and my current Audi Q3 or any of the other Audis I've owned for the past 20 years. Driven in and driving other brands I don't feel such a big difference either.
the model y was only released in Australia 2 years ago
@@Decebal825 Tesla app said it was 4yrs old looking through stats. Maybe built early but not sold till later.
@@432wheels Nope - ALL Australian delivered vehicles are / were manufactured in Shanghai - they started building these on the 10th June 2022 and the first model was delivered to an Australian customer on the 18 August 2022.
$79k!! That’s a stupid amount for a car that should be max $60k if not $50k
50k is way too little - thats almost the same price to a 2024 corolla hybrid... more like 70k - 60k price range - it's an ev and not Chinese, so don't expect a cheap price
@@aksahdev01the Chinese ev are actually better
I am really pleased that I purchased a 3 year old BMW X5 with 21,000 miles for $34,000. I think the prices of new cars today are just crazy. I make $90,000 a year and it is a struggle every month. I hope you all make more than $100,000 in todays Bidenomics
Economy! 😂😎🇺🇸👍
@@markymark8472 exactly, and less money too
Yeah no way you'd pay 79k.
Hi Paul, I watch all of your reviews and you keep saying the max speed limit in Aus is 130 km per hour. Can you tell me where in which state(s) you can travel at that speed. Cheers.
NT
NT mate
@@petercaldwell8674 Sorry NT is not a state.
@@GDM22
We accept your apology.
@@oggyoggy1299 You may think my comment is being pedantic, but less than 1% of the Australian population lives in the NT. Therefore putting any emphasis on NT having a 130kmh max speed limit whilst being the only region with this max limit is totally misleading.
I'm waiting for Ford to cancel the Mach E... registrations say there's been a few hundred registered but ive been into 3 dealers and enquired about them (whilst looking for a Raptor) and they had sold 7 collectively...
Never understood how Teslta, Volvo, etc. were allowed to require drivers take eyes off road, and to the side to check speed....
If Mach-E is good ev, why they not selling many in Australia? I haven't seen a single Mach-E here in Brisbane.
Gidday, I have just traded my 2018 10 speed auto V8 Mustang GT in to buy a new Mustang Mach E GT. I had hoped Ford would produce a Hybrid ICE Mustang to allow AWD and economical driving around town instead of 25 l/100k, but it did not happen. I test drove both the 2025 ICE V8 Mustang and the Mach E Gt on a damp road. The ICE V8 sat spinning the rear wheels at the lights while the Mach E Gt just rocketed away. I can also fit 5 people in the Mach E, not 2. Auckland NZ based, very good prices on demonstrator Mach E GT's, going for NZ$67,000 in October 2024, much better than the NZ$125,000 new a year ago.
As someone that reverse parks 99% of time charge port in back would be good . But I suppose like anything you learn to live with it.
Something not mentioned here is that unlike most other AU EVS, in Australia & NZ, Ford do not yet allow OTA updates (rumour has it that is finally in testing, we shall see). In my experience & some other Mach-E owners on AU social media, the sw has been buggy & clearly Ford AU have been lazy in bring this up to date before they get to the dealers - especially with no OTAs here.
I complained about mine to the dealership principal & Ford AU within a couple of weeks of delivery, the car was booked in and took 16 SW updates and three days to complete(!) Clearly that is not sustainable & those costs would have went back to Ford as a warranty claim. If you buy, insist on having this done. In my case, this completely transformed the car (range, sound system, smarts, options, Ford Pass).
Seems like this would have a tough time competing with the cheap Chinese EVs entering Australia without tariffs like Europe and the US. Ford just announced a very nice update that gives the MachE a heat pump and moves the shifter to the column. I wonder how that glass roof does on a hot day in Australia.
Hopefully no reliability issues and crappy dealership support like you experienced with the Raptor.😅
Memories are short, Mustamgs began as a Falcon with a different body on it.
Nice review Paul!! 👍👍🐎🐎
Ford Mustang Mach E is down under also up north in the UK as well as America .
5:35 side note. All evs should have a premium sound system as there's no engine noise to drown out road noise. It shouldn't be a thing to strive for it should be standard. These cars while not the future are here to say and as they're way over priced that should be a standard feature.
This has fake propulsion sounds
So you can pretend you still have a combustion engine sound
instead of a motor whining like an underpaid teacher 😂😂😂
Enjoy watching your reviews, the sketch thing is available on Rangers as well. Maybe another camera test you can do is night quality, my wife’s Hyundai camera is awesome during the day but at night it looks like you used it at your LAN parties.
I like the look if it, but I reckon those ugly rectangular screens will date badly. To me they look like a monitor on the dashboard and I much prefer a screen which is integrated into the dash. Then again, maybe I'm just too old-school.
19:30 Is that fake engine noise I'm hearing?
I like it…. I guess the criticisms mainly come from people can afford a vintage mustang and like making big noises …. Hang on… a vintage mustang looks far removed from the latest version and probably cost a fortune…. I agree about the stupid sound effects but let’s be fair …. They were probably introduced for ice people
Hi Paul, Just a question in regards to the Honda Civic VTi-LX. I've heard they are discontinuing the car due to going Hybrid for the whole range. Have you heard of anything like this? Great review btw. 👍
i remember in the early 90's the nissan maxima had the door handle keypad as well not good idea for the next owners
Why not?
80k??
I've seen a few people complaining about front tyre wear on Mach Es. I am not sure if this affects only the AWD version, or if it impacts the RWD as well. Will be interested to see you you like you mEstang.
my tires are fine..
@@tt2778 What mileage are you at?
I’ve got the mustang Mach-E GT Loving it ! 22:18
Just an another car like car with an electric motor. My model 3 HL is very smart and feels like more than a car to me. With regular software updates it’s getting better and better.
But not better and better at being a good actual CAR (especially if you enjoy driving) like the Mach E is, according to Paul’s clear message in this video
I've always liked the look of these but why couldn't they just call it Escape E or something, using the Mustang name was a mistake in my mind.
How is it a mistake? What is going to happen?
Its just a name. What is the big deal here? You probably dont even own a mustang or driven one.😂😂
@@JEMshow I have three Mustangs just so know
@@kurt9055 good for you. That explains why you are againts it. Change is definitely not for everyone especially the older people. I am sure you had the same feeling when they intruduced v6 to the mustang.
Mustang makes it more familiar to regular buyers they now have Capri but should make coupe version to come in under regular Mustang in Europe with Eco Boost...
I went with the Select for the LFP battery; having owned both NMC and LFP EVs in the past, I would never go back to NMC.
Great car, loving it. I have zero interest in Tesla but there are now certainly many, many other excellent Chinese & Korean options in particular. The EV6 is likely the closest direct comparison (& am so tired of hearing about the MY, have driven those, hated them).
In any case, above and beyond all the obvious, repetitive car reviews tech comments, I find this is one of those cars that ‘gets under your skin’ and has much subjective x factor, and like only perhaps only two cars I’ve owned in the past (& Audi & a Saab). Great car, makes me smile, love the drive, & also love all the smiles & nice comments from everyone else that sees it. So much NOT yet another identical white bubble car EV.
I bought a Mach E GT and love it. My partner has a Tesla and we both prefer the Mach E over the Tesla hands down.
You and your partner are so deep in the EV cult you'd probably puke when walking pass the meat freezer in a supermarket.
Mustang hybrid sedan should be made as global car 5.0 hybrid awd...Replacement for Fusion/Mondeo... Could do Ecoboost version...
I have a 2024 Premium and love it, but want a Tesla Model X (eventually) for the tech. Would I recommend the mach E? ABSOLUTELY! It's an awesome car. For me, its not a "mustang" it's a Mach-E, but that is irrelevant. It's an awesome car and if you aren't into tech you'll love it more. I want the tech that Tesla offers. Although 7 months later and Ford still has not sent the Tesla charging adapter! Thats super annoying. But anyway it's a great car, I recommend!
The fit and finish of the Ford is so much better than the model Y.
Totally agree; ditto the steering, suspension & overall driving feel.
As a Tesla owner, I agree.
How much did you lose on the Tesla ?
I want to know, will it fit into my local Bunnings E-waste bin?
I guess you couldn't get an Ioniq 5 (N)?
Please don’t start using click bait titles. You are doing quality content that doesn’t deserve it. Appreciate all that you do Paul.
The car accountants are out ,giving us what this car should sell for.
0-100 in 7.23 seconds with under 50% charge in cold... Thats crazy to me. I know that my model 3 performance will lose some in those conditions but nothing like that.
Hmm, yes, but you’re comparing your Performance model with this single motor, low-mid range version of the Mach E. Not really a relevant comparison
I like an On/Off in an electric car. You don’t always want it to be on. I often pull up and stop and want to turn the vehicle off while I wait for something or someone.
You are just used to Tesla which stupidly doesn’t have an ability to turn it off. You can turn an iPhone On/Off or your laptop or dishwasher. Most things need an on and off mode.
Indeed sometimes I get in my car and sit in it doing things and don’t want it On.
The Speedo says Ground Speed! Would Air Speed be an option? Or maybe Nautical Miles per Hour? Why does it need the word Ground?
Also you’ve got to stop doing the 80-120 as part of the 0-100 as it’s inaccurate. For a passing move you are cruising at 80 and punching it you aren’t already flooring it. You need to cruise at 80 and floor it to 120 for a proper passing indication.
Big wheels low profile tyres do stuff 🆙 the ride. Same issue on my Outlander.
I suggest eMondeo😂 it’s no Mustang. Just for fun they should include a rev counter!
This costs about the same as a V8 mustang I pick up next week. I recon mine will cost the same to run for 5 years. Why. Figure out the running costs and the residual value after 5 years. What is a Tesla worth after 5 years. What is a V8 Mustang worth after 5 years and put the difference into fuel. They end up not far apart. Try this out for another video. It still costs to run an electric car in KW per km
If you can charge it using solar panels it is no contest
Quite possibly. But don’t forget your servicing costs.
The convenience of “refuelling” at home is fantastic, not to mention the power delivery.
I like it. I just wish they had faster charging and physical buttons for tasks like climate control because it they are just simpler to use when driving. And they should not have called a Mustang because no SUV should be called a Mustang whether it has a V8 or an electric motor.
Curious to know how much you sold your Tesla for? How much was the drop in value. Resale value isn't a concern of ours, but we're looking to buy one. We have young kids, so your comments about the hard ride affecting littel'ns sleep is a concern.
virtually unsellable second hand, ev's are dead in the water
Think he talked about this on the podcast - he saw a value crash coming in Australia due to the number of Model Y coming off 2 year novated leases while Tesla continued to drop the new price. From memory he sold for low $40k ish. Probably $5k maybe even $10k more than he’d get now. However he did previously have a Tesla M3 Performance for a couple of years and sold that (directly to a wholesaler) for what he bought it for.
Financially though he on to a winner with this Mustang-E, gets to use it for 6 months for free because Ford can’t sell them…
@@rotoehu9266 Fantastic, thank you. Much appreciated.
Piano black on the outside? Really 🫣
Its a couple weeks old with 900kms on the clock but it looks 10yrs old with all them scratches.
And rear!!!!
That camera shot with the swirls😮
It’s not ideal, but every other car on the market including lots of premium European cars have piano black B pillar garnishes too.
Yeah manufacturers are doing that a lot now, it’s crazy.
Of all the EVs I’ve shown my wife (Teslas excluded) she prefers this more. As an Escape owner I wanted to try something else 😂 and VW made a decent financial discount for their IDs but Ford wouldn’t match back. Nothing wrong with my current car, it’s one of those could’ve moments.
So 0-100 slower than a BYD Shark? 🤨
4:47 hell yeah, I miss LAN parties 😭
I have a MY23 Kia Cerat GT. They are half the price. 40K will get me a load of ULP, and i eont ever have range anxiety, Paul ;-)
I have one, best car I’ve ever owned in 39 years of driving.
Why do all manufacturers of Electric vehicles think that they all need to make ugly Tesla-looking vehicles looking like 1980 lift-back family vehicles
Interested what family oriented vehicles are so much better looking than the "ugly" EVs you talk about.
@Kevin-fm1vn Interesting, thank you. That makes sense.
Wow, can't believe what a slug it is, 0-100 is underwhelming. It should have a focus badge on it.
6:23 Speedo specifies 'Ground Speed' 😆. Ah yes, what planes use as alternate to air speed.
Jakarta here, it would be nice if Ford and Tesla wouldn't concede the Indonesia market to Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, BYD and all the other OEMs.
Thanks
This bloody dangerous big screen bs trend has got to stop.
Couldn’t agree more. It’s so distracting Jesus
yeah it's funny how you are allowed to touch the screen... but not mobile phone... Pretty stupid imo.
ridiculous situation and shouldn’t be legal
Is there any evidence people with big screens are in more accidents.
@@GDM22 Lack of proof doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen. With all the technology we should have close to zero accidents, innatentive driving is a key factor in the road toll not going down like it should
Wouldn't mind one with a 5.0L, electric isn't for everyone.
Try one sometime. That torque will put a BIG smile on your face.
@@Thunderbuck Im sure it would, but im ol school mate, I much prefer a proper engine, electric isnt for me atm.
That physical dial on the screen is pretty ugly. What were they thinking?
not to mention it would be the first thing to break... just stupid idea.
Because it’s an actual dial, and still allows you to have the minimalist look of a big screen?
@@iBlogGadget A minimalist screen = no dial on it.
Do you still need to drive manually with a screen like that?
I find screens like that annoying and in your face.
You don't need the screen to drive. It can be black or display minimal info or maps.
I hate that flat potrait position of the middle screen, doesn't look ergonomic at all
So let me understand this. You purchased a baseline Mustang and you expect it to run as it's a GT where you have the power. The maneuverability so forth and so on well why didn't you just get a MME GT performance.... What you did. You brought the bottom of the barrel Mustang and expected to perform as a GT would.
Y not hey ionic 5n
How good does it say just saying Mach E
where do you want the charging point then? You wanted it at the front...it is at the front
You can use your phone as your key
They didnt make that badge worthy when they whacked a 4cyl in them 10 years ago.....
Start button probably handy if kids are around...
Reported ‘Cost of living Crisis’ implies it’s way too expensive.
That central screen is way over the top and a complete style free zone.
Mustang things Paul?? But there's no crowds around... Just kidding..😃
G'Day Paul. I have some nice personalised plates for you if you are interested... MACHEV, MACHE4 or MACHGT. AU$12000 each. Regards, Greg.
It's really good once you get past all the initial Ford quality issues and if you don't have to go to a dealer (they don't know how to service these or they're sandbagging them).
I use my phone as a key, works fine, I’m in Canada. You should have it too. Maybe you Australians don’t get it? Regulations?
Why call it a MUSTANG. When I first heard of this car, I expected a 2 door coupe not a SUV
Guess money plays a part!
Lol lan parties. I went to a few when I was younger
I don't like the look of it but as I m not buying it it matters not. I have not even sat in one as my interest in that type of vehicle is zero. As long as the people who buy the Mach-E are happy with them that is all that matters.
Okay.
Thanks for stopping by.
Your comments are invaluable.
@@oggyoggy1299 Paul was keen for feedback, hence, I gave it. What's your feedback?