New Ford Mustang Mach-E GT now available to order

• GT has 480bhp
• 310-mile range and 150kW charging
• Prices start at £67,225

The range-topping GT version of the Ford Mustang Mach-E is now available to order. The car is priced at £67,225 and deliveries of the limited-run GT will start before the end of 2021.

Ford had already revealed the look of the Mustang Mach-E GT but the power figures are slightly more impressive than initially suggested. It packs 480bhp and the most torque of any road-going Ford ever sold in Europe, resulting in a quoted 0-62mph time of just 3.7 seconds. That time was set from a rolling start, meaning the starting figure is more likely to be from around 5mph than a standstill.

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The GT will be a direct rival to the Tesla Model Y Performance, and will be available alongside the base and standard all-wheel-drive versions of the Mach-E, which are already available to order.

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT

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The Mach-E GT is marked out by subtle styling tweaks, including body-coloured wheel arches and new grilles and bumpers. Red brake calipers and 20-inch alloy wheels are fitted, while Cyber Orange and Grabber Blue paint colours are exclusively available. There’s also a MagneRide adaptive suspension system, which Ford says is tuned for European roads, plus high-performance Brembo brakes and much wider wheels than standard.

The GT introduces a driving mode that Ford calls ‘Untamed Plus’, which is designed to make your laps around a racetrack more consistent. It sits above the Whisper, Active and Untamed - essentially eco, normal and sport - that you get on other Mach-Es. The dual-motor setup has been tweaked to send more power to the rear wheels than other Mach-E models.

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Ford has benchmarked the GT against the electric Tesla Model Y, and the stats for both cars are quite similar. Ford claims 0-62mph takes only 3.7 seconds (Tesla quotes 3.5 seconds for 0-60) and 124mph top speed. The GT’s range is claimed to be 310 miles, a slight improvement over the 298 miles quoted for the Model Y Performance. The GT’s range figure places it in the middle of the Mach-E line-up, which is capable of between 260 to 370 miles depending on specification.

The 88kWh battery can be recharged at stations offering up to 150kW and charging at that speed will add around 60 miles of range in just 10 minutes. Recharging from 10-80% takes around 45 minutes because of the battery’s relatively large size.

Pricing, trim levels and specifications

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From launch, there have been three other specs to choose from: base, Mach-E AWD and First Edition, although the latter has now sold out. Standard cars get 18-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, wireless phone charging, adaptive cruise control that can stop and restart in traffic, and the ability to use compatible smartphones as a key. According to Ford’s website, the Mach-E starts from £40,350.

The AWD version (from £46,650) adds Matrix LED headlights, red brake calipers, power-adjustable front seats, 19-inch wheels and contrast-coloured heated door mirrors, while the costlier top-spec First Edition includes a panoramic roof, a hands-free tailgate, active parking assistance and a 10-speaker B&O audio system. It’s worth noting that some features (such as a hands-free tailgate and advanced park assist) are available on lower trims if you spec the Extended Range models.

Design, technology and safety

While part of the Mustang family, the Mach-E gets new styling touches not seen on the coupe. There are new, sharp headlights and a blank, body-coloured blank grille with a large Mustang badge. The lower air intakes are fared-in too, to improve aerodynamics and to highlight the electric powertrain. Both the bonnet and roofline are quite swoopy, to give the impression of a coupe like the regular Mustang, while the rear end sees a new interpretation of the classic three vertical tail-lights.

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The Mach-E has a completely different, modern-looking interior to that of the Ford Mustang convertible. It looks more like a Tesla Model X than anything Ford has made before, with an enormous 15.5-inch portrait touchscreen that seems to control most of the car’s features. The car is the first to use Ford’s latest SYNC 4 infotainment system, including connected sat nav and ‘natural’ voice control - and it also gets FordPass Connect, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, local hazard information and Amazon Alexa integration. A slim 10.2-inch digital screen takes the place of traditional dials.

The options list includes a Technology Pack, bringing features like an upgraded stereo system, some self-driving technology and a 360-degree parking camera. Technology Pack+ adds most of the features of the First Edition cars. Eight paint colours are available (three on First Edition cars), with one colour exclusive to the first batch of cars produced.

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A wide range of driver assistance technology will be available on the Mach-E, so we expect a good score if it ever gets tested by Euro NCAP. Blind-spot warning, high-beam assistance, lane-keeping technology and pre- and post-collision braking are all offered, although some features may be optional.

Powertrain, range and charging

There are two battery sizes: 75kWh and 99kWh. The former results in 254bhp, while there’s a choice of 281 or 332bhp outputs on the car with the larger battery. Depending on the model, you can expect between 260 miles (AWD models with the 75kWh battery) and up to 370 miles (base RWD model with the bigger battery) of range between full charges. Ford says that 0-62mph takes ‘less than eight seconds’ in the entry-level model, and ‘less than seven seconds’ in the AWD and First Edition models.

Ford will supply two cables to allow charging from standard three-pin chargers and public chargers. You can also order a wallbox for 11kW charging at home, and all versions come with DC fast-charging capability as standard. The 75kWh battery can take up to 130kW, while the 99kWh battery can use chargers rated at 150kW. Recharging from 10-80% takes 38 and 45 minutes for the two battery sizes respectively. Put another way, 10 minutes of charging adds 49-57 miles of range, depending on the model.

Practicality

With no engine under the bonnet, the Mustang Mach-E has a 100-litre front trunk that’s washable and can be drained. The standard boot isn’t massive at 402 litres - it offers only two litres more than the smaller SEAT Arona, and is actually six litres smaller than the Ford Mustang coupe. Fold the rear seats down and there are 1,420 litres at your disposal.

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Ford has set up a 200-strong internal group called ‘Team Edison’, which is tasked with accelerating Ford’s autonomous and electric vehicle programmes. Up until now, Ford has been left behind by rivals offering electrified cars, but the company has ploughed £8.5bn into research and development of EVs and hybrids. As many as 40 electrified Ford models are planned by 2022 globally, including 16 fully electric cars Ford is also investing in charging infrastructure, including 1,000 charging points for employees at its own sites.

Read our Tesla Model Y vs Ford Mustang Mach-E comparison, or check out our guide to the best hybrid and electric sports cars on sale now.