2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E gets higher output, longer EV range

UPDATED 11/04/2024 11:00am: Ford Australia has confirmed the updated Mach-E is “expected to arrive” in 2025 and clarified the differing torque values between markets.

According to a local spokesperson, the Australian- and UK-spec Mach-E GT currently includes the Performance Pack as standard, hence the 860Nm figure listed for local examples.

If that continues with the new model, it means the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT will be good for a mighty 358kW/949Nm – compared to 478kW/770Nm for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, 430kW/740Nm for the Kia EV6 GT and 393kW/690Nm for the Tesla Model Y Performance.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE PUBLISHED 10/04/2024 4:00pm: The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E has broken cover in the US, armed with higher e-motor outputs, a longer driving range and faster charging capability as the Blue Oval steps up its efforts to rattle the top-selling Tesla Model Y.

Australian-market details are still to be confirmed but the upgrade would be a welcome one for Ford’s slow-selling Mach-E, with all powertrain variants featuring an updated rear e-motor.

Power output holds steady but the revised rear e-motor liberates up to 98Nm of extra torque for the single-motor versions of the Mustang Mach-E.

For the Select and Premium models offered Down Under, the upgrade should see them both produce 525Nm of torque – up from the current 430Nm – and shave two tenths off their respective 0-100km/h acceleration time.

However, US specs suggest the dual-motor GT model will offer a lower combined maximum torque figure of 813Nm (down from 860Nm), with no clear explanation as to why.

We’ve contacted Ford Australia for clarification, but Ford may have sought to put more distance between the standard GT and a new ‘Performance Upgrade’ for the dual-motor/AWD flagship, which produces 949Nm of torque in tandem with an unchanged 358kW peak power output.

The Performance Upgrade slashes the GT’s 0-60mph (0-97km/h) time from 3.8sec to 3.3sec – something Ford made a point of mentioning is quicker than the Tesla Model Y Performance, despite having previously said it wasn’t gunning for the US brand’s best-seller – and will be available for customers to specify both when purchasing the vehicle or at a later date.

Other changes to the US-spec GT include the now-standard fitment of Ford Performance front seats, MagneRide adaptive dampers and Brembo front brake callipers, which were previously only offered on the limited-run Performance Edition.

Software revisions to the Mach-E mean the upgraded powertrain offers an extra 32km of cruising range, based on the US EPA testing cycle.

Improvements to the thermal management system and further software tweaks have trimmed almost nine minutes off the Extended Range battery’s DC fast-charging time from 10 to 80 per cent (now 36min), while the Standard Range scores a 5min improvement (now 32 minutes).

Other changes to Ford’s rival for the Model Y, Polestar 4, Kia EV6 and Hyundai IONIQ 5 include an updated infotainment system, new displays and an improved walk-away locking system.

North American GT customers can also enhance the look of their car via a Bronze Appearance Package, which adds 20-inch ‘Sinister Bronze’ alloy wheels, ‘Mach-E 4X’ door badges and rear ‘GT’ badge, as well as a bold bronze mesh front grille shield.

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