Ford Mustang Mach-E Owner After 25,000 Miles: No Issues But Winter Range Drop
2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E owner review after 25,000 miles (Source: EV Universe / YouTube)
This owner loves his 2023 Mach-E, but says some things could be better.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is one of the most potent rivals to the hugely popular Tesla Model Y, alongside names like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, among others. It’s almost hard to believe it’s been around since 2021. But even four years in, there’s still a lot to like about Ford’s mid-size electric crossover, as one owner who drove almost 25,000 miles in roughly a year and a half says in the video embedded at the top of this page.
Uploaded to the EV Universe YouTube channel, the 20-minute clip is all you’d expect from an owner’s review: good stuff, bad stuff, and everything in between. So let’s see what impression this base-spec 2023 Mustang Mach-E left for its owner after being driven for 25,000 miles.
First, the good stuff. Owner Tom says in the video that before owning the electric Mustang, he used to drive a 2020 Ram 1500 with a V-8 engine and that he expected to miss the low rumble of the eight-cylinder American engine. Instead, he found himself reveling in the sweet silent performance of an EV.
The car is pretty sporty to drive but also comfortable on long trips, and the low maintenance costs are a big benefit of owning an EV, he says. When he drove the Ram, he says he spent around $400 on gas every month, but now he only spends about $60 on electricity for the Mach-E. Plus, he didn’t have to change the brake pads once on the electric crossover because it mainly uses regenerative braking to slow down.
This particular 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E had to have its windshield replaced because of a stone chip and there was a recall to recalibrate the door latch modules, which was done by a Ford mobile technician at the owner’s house. So far, we’d say it was a stress-free experience.
But it’s not all perfect. The biggest complaints about the Mach-E come down to the steep range loss during winter and the not-so-spacious interior. Tom said that when he doesn’t precondition the battery in freezing temperatures, he might see a range drop of up to 40% compared to what the manufacturer advertises.
When new, the 2023 Mustang Mach-E Select all-wheel drive—just like the car in the video—had an EPA-estimated range of 224 miles thanks to its 70-kilowatt-hour battery pack. A 40% decrease amounts to losing almost 90 miles. However, the owner pointed out that if he were to precondition the battery using his home charger prior to departing, the range loss would be smaller in winter. Plus, the Mach-E’s range estimates are on point most of the time, and even a bit conservative, so there’s no range anxiety.
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The high purchase price compared to an equivalent gas-powered crossover is also a downside, but the difference is probably going to disappear as time goes by and the miles add up on the odometer because, as the owner says, the Mach-E is very low maintenance.
The car is advertised as a five-seater, but space is tight in the back for three people, but that rarely happens for this particular owner. In the end, after 25,000 miles driven, the verdict is that the Mach-E Select is “perfect for daily drivers who value comfort and quiet rides.” However, long road trips and a huge interior aren’t this EV’s strong points.
In any case, go ahead and watch the video, and then head over to the comments section to let us know what you think.