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All EV Sales editorial review. Researched from official specifications, safety ratings and published expert reviews; not a first-hand owner review. Key facts Price from: US$37,795 (Select RWD, US) · A$65,990 (Select, Australia, before on-roads) Official range: 240–320 miles (EPA) · 470–600 km (WLTP) 0–60 mph: from 3.3 seconds (GT with Performance Upgrade, Ford figure) Peak DC charging: 150 kW (Australian specification) Safety: 5 stars Euro NCAP (2021) · 5 stars ANCAP (2021) Overview The Mustang Mach-E is Ford's midsize electric SUV, on sale since 2021. It is a direct rival to the Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5. It appeals to buyers who want sporty handling and conventional smartphone connectivity in a practical five-seater. For 2026, Australian cars gain suspension changes, a heat pump and revised batteries. In the US, Ford moved several features, including BlueCruise hands-free driving, from standard to optional. Design & Interior A 15.5-inch portrait touchscreen dominates the dashboard. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and Edmunds rates the system easy to use. Australian reviewers praise the material quality and the upgraded 10-way power front seats. A column-mounted gear selector replaces the old rotary dial in Australian cars. The push-button door releases draw criticism, because the doors will not open from the grab handle alone. Edmunds notes that taller drivers may find the seat adjustment limited. In the US, wireless phone charging and the 360-degree camera are now optional, and GT buyers pay US$3,000 for MagneRide adaptive dampers. Driving The Mach-E is one of the more enjoyable EVs in its class on a winding road. Reviewers describe direct, well-weighted steering, though Edmunds notes noticeable body lean when it is pushed hard. Edmunds quotes 6.5 seconds to 60 mph for the rear-drive base model and 5.2 seconds for all-wheel-drive versions. The GT is much faster, and Ford claims 3.3 seconds with the Performance Upgrade. New springs, dampers and anti-roll bars have improved the Select and Premium ride in Australia, but it is still on the firm side. Edmunds found the ride uncomfortable over rough roads. Drive noted loud tyre noise on the base model and strong one-pedal regeneration that cannot be softened. Range & Charging EPA estimates range from 240 miles for the standard-battery AWD to 320 miles for the extended-battery RWD. Edmunds achieved 301 miles in its real-world test of an extended-range model. In Australia, WLTP figures are 470 km for the Select and 600 km for the Premium. Drive recorded 19–23 kWh/100 km across the range, which is average for the class. Australian models charge at up to 150 kW, and Ford quotes 10–80% in 32–36 minutes. Edmunds still ranks the Mach-E among the slower-charging EVs it has tested. Practicality Edmunds measures 34.4 cubic feet behind the rear seats and nearly 60 cubic feet with them folded. Drive lists 402 litres to the cargo cover, 1,420 litres with the seats down and a 49-litre front trunk. The front trunk is handy for charging cables or a small bag. Safety Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2021: adult occupants 92%, children 86%, vulnerable road users 69% and safety assist 82%. ANCAP's matching 2021 rating covers all variants except the GT and expires in December 2027. NHTSA gives the 2026 model five stars overall, with four stars for frontal crash protection. The 2026 Mach-E is an IIHS Top Safety Pick, with Good ratings in all three crash tests. The pedestrian protection score is the weakest part of its record. Verdict The Mach-E suits drivers who want an electric family SUV that still feels sporty. Its strengths are keen handling, a well-made cabin and standard smartphone mirroring. The firm ride, road noise and slow DC charging count against it. US buyers should check the equipment list carefully, because several features are now optional. How we rated it Range 3.5 (competitive range, average efficiency, slow charging) · Performance 4.0 (engaging handling, very quick GT, firm ride) · Safety 4.5 (five-star Euro NCAP, ANCAP and NHTSA ratings plus an IIHS award) · Comfort 3.5 (quality cabin, but firm and noisy on rough roads) · Overall 4.0. Sources EPA range figures (fueleconomy.gov): https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=50204&id=50205&id=50200&id=50201&id=50202&id=50203 Ford Mustang Mach-E specifications: https://www.ford.com/suvs/mach-e/ Ford Authority, 2026 Select pricing: https://fordauthority.com/2026/03/2026-ford-mustang-mach-e-select-all-available-packages/ CarExpert, Australian pricing and specs: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2026-ford-mustang-mach-e-price-and-specs Drive review (Australia): https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2026-ford-mustang-mach-e-review-australian-first-drive/ Edmunds review: https://www.edmunds.com/ford/mustang-mach-e/ Euro NCAP 2021 rating: https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/ford/mustang+mach-e/43812 ANCAP rating: https://www.ancap.com.au/safety-ratings/ford/mustang-mach-e/e5f34d NHTSA rating (2026 AWD): https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatings/VehicleId/21429 IIHS ratings: https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/ford/mustang-mach-e-4-door-suv/2026