We recently tested the awesome Mustang GT with itʻs boisterous V8, slick manual transmission and well-sorted chassis and loved it. Itʻs everything youʻd expect from the original Pony Car/Muscle Car!

Itʻs also a bit old school, and while we’re glad Ford is one of the manufacturers that still makes them, thereʻs also another Mustang out there – the Mach-E EV. Yep we said electric vehicle, and some available models are even quicker than the V8, but that’s probably not what most Mach-E buyers are looking for. They probably want something sporty and fun, and with EV sensibility. Luckily, we’ve just tested one, so let’s take a look!

Hot Hatch

Weʻve noticed recently that some EVʻs like the BMW i5 look identical to their gas powered siblings. Others like the Hyundai Ionic 5 and 6 want to have a unique take on EV design, and the Mach-E fits solidly into that camp. And while it’s been around 6 years now, we think the design still looks fresh.

Up front, you pick up a bit of the Mustang GT vibe, helped mostly by a galloping horse emblem dead center. The hood offers a bit of a power bulge, and the mostly grille-less grille has a pentagon shape similar to the V8 model. Angled projector LED headlights and segment signature lighs give a fresh and sporty look, along with a lower grille that gives the Mach-E a bit of a demonic smile.

The profile is pure 5-door hatchback, but a sporty one, with muscular fenders, a high shoulder line and a tight greenhouse with swept-back windshield and aggressively angled hatchback. New for 2026 are rear exterior grab handles that help you open the door when you push the little button that unlocks the vehicle. A nice touch.

A nicer touch in our mind are the handsome 19-inch alloy wheels with painted pockets that look very sporty and contrast nicely with the blacked out overfenders.

The rear gives another nod to Mustang style with cool segmented upright taillights that sequentially light up when you signal – 60’s awesomeness to be sure! Another Mustang logo on the rear hatch ponies up (sorry) some sporty goodness, while a a blacked-out lower bumper gives a little added toughness. Finishing off the exterior vibe was a Glacier Gray metallic tri-coat that we think has just a tinge of blue in it to make for a stylish and fresh color palette. All in all, a handsome vehicle that says both EV, and still makes a nod to its pony-car heritage.

Modern EV interior

Inside, the look is modern and feels pretty EV-ish. Ahead of the driver is a small 10.2-inch horizontal display with goodies like range, mph, drive assist alerts and the like. In the center is a jumbo 15.5-inch tablet display, and using Ford’s latest info-tainment system it’s impressively quick and intuitive to use. We especially liked the built-in Karaoke feature – but your audience may feel otherwise.

Everyone on board will be comfy, with excellent front seats with power lumbar, although if our tester had heated seats, we couldnʻt find them! (Yes, we’re getting spoiled lately…), The rear seats will fit adults, and only the tallest may have issue with headroom as that sharply raked fastback does take it’s toll. Our 5’9″ tester fit with no problems, though.

With the seats up you’ve got a friendly 30 cubic feet of cargo space, and it doubles to 60 with the rear seats folded flat. Speaking of being spoiled, our tester’s rear hatch was manual, and smaller or less buff individuals may find it a challenge.Try before you buy! Helping things out, our tester had the optional Frunk (front trunk to you and me) for added carrying capacity – although it’s honestly quite small.

Horse-Power!

Driving the Mach-E lives up to the Mustang name.

While we may have had dreams of the 480 horsepower, 700 lb.-ft dual motor AWD model that gallops to 60 mph in just about 3 seconds, our tester instead was the single motor, rear-wheel drive Select model. With a tamer 264 horses, and a still strong 387 lb.-ft of torque it still does the job.

And since EV’s give you all that power off the line, our tester was mighty quick, with 0-60 mph in the mid 5’s. And it feels quick too, with a nice push in the back, and you can even dial in the quality of the propulsion sounds that make it feel even more willing.

Range and charging feel reasonable too, if not jaw dropping. 260 miles on a full battery is more than enough for most, (a bigger battery is optional) and the 10-80% fill up takes about 40 minutes – a little pokey for our electric pony. On the bright side, the Mach-E can use Tesla Superchargers (with an adapter) so you’ll have plenty of choices in charging.

Suspension-wise we found our tester to be on the firm side – never harsh – and it reinforces a sporty feeling. The handy size of the Mustang makes it easy to zip around in traffic, and it’s fun in an easy-going kind of way. If you’re serious about performance, pony up (sorry, again) for the AWD Dual motor model.

We did find the Mach-E to be relatively smooth and quiet at freeway speeds with a touch of road noise from the tires. One ace up its sleeve is the excellent BlueCruise hands-free driving system that reduces stress, and it’s still unusual enough to be pretty darn amazing if you ask us!

How Much for the EV Mustang?

Here’s where having an entry-level model pays off. Our tester started off at a quite reasonable $37,795. That left a little room to play with the options, and our tester enjoyed Glacier Gray Metallic Tri-coat ($995), NACS Fast Charging adapter ($200), Technology package with driver facing camera, 360-degree camera. We also had the BlueCruise subscription ($995) Mobile Power Cord ($500) Frunk front trunk ($495) and some other options. Add in $2,045 for Destination, and we rang the bell at $44,215.

Competitors we’d look at would include the Hyundai Ioniq 5, which starts at a tempting $35,250 – but that has a measly base 168 horsepower. You’ll be looking to add some options nudging it much closer in price to the Mustang, but when you do, the 5 is a delight to drive and feels like the tech-leader in the class.

We also like the Kia EV6, and like the Ioniq, it starts with a low price but low power. Load it up, though and it’s easy to go over $50k. We think the Mach-E is at its most competitive in the affordable Select model.

Crisp looks, a friendly interior and fun driving experience, the 2026 Mustang Mach-E is an affordable EV that’s easy to love!