It was the turn of the Mustang Mach-E to test the 70 mph range on InsideEV and it did not disappoint. I tested a Mach-E all-wheel drive Grabber Blue Launch Edition with the extended range battery pack and was quite surprised by the results.
This version of the Mach-E has a combined EPA range of 270 miles (434 km) per load (see the ultimate Mustang Mach-E loading guide here). Although it’s important to note that the Ford test actually got a rating of 276 miles, but the automaker voluntarily reduced it to 270 miles, which is allowed under the EPA guidelines.
But we found it much more appropriate to compare our 70 mph range tests to the actual results of the EPA highway test. In this case, this version of Mach-E returned to a range of 401 km.
However, on a sunny day in New Jersey, in near-perfect driving range, our Mach-E crossed its 249.2 mi EPA highway radius, then passed the general range. of 270 miles and continued until the travel odometer read 282.5 miles when the state of pregnancy finally reached 0%.
At the time, the estimated range said the vehicle could continue for another 3 miles. This is 14.5% higher than the EPA highway range and 5.5% higher than the combined EPA class.
We had a very respectable average of 18.79 kWh / 100 km of 3.3 mi / kWh, partially assisted by the weather. It was at a minimum temperature of 70 ° F (22 ° C) for most of the unit, so we didn’t have to use heating or cooling. This allowed us to use 98% of the battery for propulsion, only 2% going to auxiliary accessories.
There is no doubt that we would not have gone so far if we had used heating or cooling, which is why we always emphasize that each test in the real range will give slightly different results.
As with all of our range tests, we do not rely on the accuracy of the speedometer and always set the speed to GPS. We also set the tire pressure at the manufacturer’s recommendation, check the wind and place the vehicle in ECO or range mode. In the case of Mach-E, the “Whisper” driving mode offers the most efficient driving selection. Then we drive on loops to help compensate for altitude changes.
About our highway tests:
We always like to mention that these range tests are not perfect. There are variables beyond our control, such as wind, traffic, topography and weather. However, we do our best to control what we can.
We perform these 70 mph range tests to provide another data point for potential customers looking for as much information as possible about the driving range of a particular EV.
Not often does our 70 mph range test end with our vehicle driving further than the combined EPA range that happened with Mach-E. However, it is not uncommon for us to exceed the EPA rating on the highway, as this happens more than 50% of the time.
Mach-E surpassed both by a wide margin, more than any other EV except the Porsche Taycan, which always exceeds its EPA range, regardless of test conditions.
So check out the video and let us know what you think. Does the needle move at all for those who consider it a Mach-E? Remember, this is not even the longest Mach-E range available, this distinction belongs to the California Route 1 Edition with an EPA estimated range of 305 mi.
If all goes as planned, we’ll get one of those in the near future to repeat this test and see if it becomes the first EV we tested to eclipse the 300-mile mark in our 70 mph range test. . Although, we also have a model 3 long-range 2021 aligned, also stay tuned.