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The Ford Mustang Mach-E will slot in under the $80k Clean Car rebate limit.
Ford has confirmed local pricing and specifications for the Mach-E electric SUV due here in Q2 2023.
Kiwi buyers will get three models, starting with the Mach-E RWD model, which gets a 75.7kWh battery, good for a claimed range of 440km. Next up is the Mach-E AWD, gaining the larger 98.7kWh battery pack and the highest potential range of the three at 550km. Finally, there’s the Mach-E GT AWD, the most powerful model of the range, using the larger battery pack for a range of 490km.
Ford recently increased the usable capacity of both batteries in 2022 models to 70kWh and 90kWh respectively via software tweaks. Manufacturers generally keep around 10% of gross battery capacity in reserve to protect the health and longevity of the battery.
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Check out the process behind creating the all-electric Mustang SUV – the Mach-E.
Prices for the RWD model start at below that crucial Clean Car Programme threshold at $79,990 drive-away, while the AWD comes in at $109,990 plus on-roads. The range-topping Mach-E GT will cost $124,990 plus on-roads.
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Power and performance have also been confirmed, with the single-motor RWD offering 198kW/430Nm and a 0-100kph sprint of 6.1 seconds. Adding a second motor to the AWD model bumps output to 258kW/560Nm and drops the 0-100kph time to 5.1 seconds, while the GT really turns up the wick with 358kW/860Nm and a 3.7 second run to 100kph.
Interestingly, the GT has more torque than any production Ford road-vehicle ever offered to customers in New Zealand, with a rear-biased all-wheel drive system. The other AWD Mach E has a less rear-focused system.
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Every model gets the large infotainment screen up front.
“Mustang Mach-E GT dials up the fun-to-drive experience in an all-electric powertrain,” said Rachel White, marketing manager for passenger vehicles, Ford New Zealand.
“This is a refined, premium specification five-seater SUV with the acceleration of a super-car and zero tailpipe emissions – a combination that is sure to put a smile on quite a few faces!”
More features of the range-topper include MagneRide adaptive suspension, Brembo brakes, Ford Performance sports seats, standard 20-inch alloy wheels, exclusive Star White and Cyber Orange colours, and unique body-styling.
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The GT model boasts more torque than any other production Ford road-vehicle ever offered to customers in New Zealand.
All Mach-Es get LED headlights, with the AWD and GT models using projectors rather than reflectors, a 15.5-inch touchscreen, heated front seats, adaptive cruise control with lane centring, and selectable drive modes.
The AWD also gets a powered bootlid, eight-way powered front seats, a fixed panoramic roof and an upgraded Bang and Olufsen 10-speaker sound system.
Those interested can put their name down at www.ford.co.nz.