Ford Mustang Mach-E launched earlier this year and we were fortunate enough to attend the launch event in Central London.
A full electrified version of one of the most celebrated and iconic motor cars ever made was always going to be exciting. So interest has been understandably high. And while some have been critical because the Mustang Mach-E doesn’t have the “Mustang” look, behind the wheel, it’s said to be very much in keeping with its bold and beautiful namesake. We’re still waiting for a chance to test drive one ourselves, but in the meantime we’ve been doing a little more digging into the story behind Ford’s most innovative car ever. Here’s a list of 10 things about the Mustang Mach-E that you may have missed.
1. High-speed charging
Mustang Mach-E owners can drive for up to 93 km (57 miles) after just 10 minutes of charging using an IONITY charging station. This all-electric car has a targeted driving range of up to 600 km (more than 370 miles).
2. Buying a Mustang Mach-E can be done online
You can order, customise and even arrange delivery of the vehicle online. Or you can still do it via a dealership.
3. Keys are a thing of the past
The Mustang Mach-E can recognise your smartphone as you approach, unlock the doors and let you start driving without taking the device out of your pocket.
4. Mach-E is Ford Team Edison’s first ever project
Ford created a whole new “company within a company” dedicated to creating electric vehicles. It’s called Ford Team Edison, inspired by the inventor Thomas Edison who was a close friend of Henry Ford.
5. A car with OTA (Over-the-air) updates
To keep Mustang Mach-E feeling fresh Ford has future-proofed the car by enabling it to receive secure updates for everything from the voice activation system to vehicle performance and driver assistance technologies.
6. Award-winning interior design
Mustang Mach-E features a B&O sound system with speakers seamlessly integrated on top of the instrument panel like a sound bar. This neat design has already earned an iF Design Award.
7. High-tech glass
The panorama glass roof is coated with infrared protection that helps the interior stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Also, a layer in the glass helps protect against ultraviolet rays.
8. Night rider tech
You can talk to your Mustang Mach-E like you would with friends or family. The voice activation system can use cloud-based voice processing to understand conversational commands like: “Find me the best Thai restaurant”. It also learns from your user patterns to deliver a more personalised experience.
9. Mood driving
You can match your Mustang Mach-E driving experience to your mood. There are three Drive Modes – Whisper, Active and Untamed. Each offers different settings for steering controls, ambient lighting and even vehicle sounds.
10. Why’s the Ford Mustang Mach-E called a Mustang?
Mustang Mach-E is all-new, but the name has heritage. The “Mach” name has been used for special Ford Mustang models since the 1960s. It was originally used for the Mustang Mach 1, a car that “looked like it could break the sound barrier”.
You can find out more about the Ford Mustang Mach-E by following @FordUK on twitter. What do you think of it? Are you convinced by the innovation and bold design?
