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# 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E - Re- Driven Hands Free Review
- URL: https://www.roadblazing.com/2023-ford-mustang-mach-e-re-driven-hands-free-review/
- Published: 2023-09-21T14:45:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-05-15T02:45:55.000Z
- Author: George Straton
- Tags: Electric Vehicles

## *HANK'S MODEL STEED SAV EV: The Blue Oval historian jury may be out on the heritage name co- opting, but, then, Henry Ford didn't care much about public opinion.* 

## His namesake's [first volume battery electric vehicle](https://www.roadblazing.com/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e-awd-bottom-line-review/), launched in 2021, is lengthily named, adequately roomy and plenty easy on the eyes. 

## Eager to audition audition BlueCruiseTM hands free motorway driving, **Roadblazing.com** recently tooled around in a more powerful, longer range **2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD EV**.

## 

**2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD EV* DRIVING HITS:* (vs.[ **2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD** ](https://www.roadblazing.com/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e-awd-bottom-line-review/)[**EV** ](https://www.roadblazing.com/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e-awd-bottom-line-review/)[in parentheses)](https://www.roadblazing.com/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e-awd-bottom-line-review/)

- **New for '23**: 346 net horsepower (258 kW) @ 6500 r.p.m. redline (+ 20 horsepower)
- **Same for '23**: 426 pound-feet torque @1800 r.p.m.
- **1**\-speed automatic center shaft gear reduction unit; 9.05:1 final drive ratio
- **New for '23**: 91 kWh extended range LiIon Polymer battery capacity (+3 kWh)
  - 10.5 kW J1772 charge speed
  - 150 kW CCS DC maximum charge speed
- Fleet afoot mid size sport activity vehicle
- Full time all-wheel drive w/ torque vectoring
  - Three (3) drive modes = Engage, Whisper, Unbridled: Not much difference between first two, latter offers greater throttle response & audio system synthesized motive sound
  - selectable 1-Pedal Drive: the full stop type

![2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD: DC public charging experience](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2023/09/RB-2023-Ford-Mustang-Mach-E-Premium-EAWD-charging-DC-EA-Woodfield-Grn-005c-1.jpg)

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD: DC public charging experience

- **RATED CONSUMPTION, ELECTRICITY:** 35.7 kWh / 100 mi., **92** combined **m**iles **p**er **g**allon **e**lectric, 2.80 mi / kWh, 290 miles maximum range,
- **OBSERVED CONSUMPTION, ELECTRICITY:** 32.2 kWh / 100 mi., **104** combined **m**iles **p**er **g**allon **e**lectric, 3.10 mi / kWh, 260 miles maximum range, 97% charge state, 88°F ambient temperature
- Fully independent front strut + rear four-link suspension
  - Front big brakes (4-piston fixed calipers);
  - 19" alloy wheels + Michelin Primacy all-season touring tires
  - Low center of gravity inhibits body roll, Subtly understeer at limits
- Mostly good build quality with expected for EV cabin quiet

**2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD EV** *DRIVING MISSES* *:*

- Drive modes and steering resistance adjustment accessed from infotainment menu
- Single pedal driving accessible only through Ford MySync 4 media screen
- Lacks variable rate regenerative slowing
- Rotary drive position selector confuses, especially when seeking Reverse from Drive
- Engaging neutral for tunnel car wash passage is no easy feat
- Ride slightly over-taught
- Steering wheel resistance overweighted and low road feel
- Synthesized cabin motor sound seems strangled
- Was it mentioned \[by CEO Jim Farley, in a west coast road trip\] that the public DC fast charging network isn't up to snuff.
- The option to charge at Tesla Superchargers has only minimally rolled out.

*WHAT the *2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD EV* HAS GOT:*

- Pricing: *from* **$44,695** (incl. destination) for an 1-speed automatic **2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select EV** rear-wheel drive. As tested high-spec **2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD Extended Range EV** all-wheel drive trim priced at **$67,565**.

![2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD: elements from the storied ICE powered sport coupe include fastback look and outboard segmented arrow rear directionals.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2023/09/RB-2023-Ford-Mustang-Mach-E-Premium-EAWD-ext-rr-P2650498-bc.jpg)

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD: elements from the storied ICE powered sport coupe include fastback look and outboard segmented arrow rear directionals.

- Style: Fox bodied Mustangs *were* liftbacks so the **Mach-E** hasn't *completely* taken liberties with the model designation. Sequential arrowhead rear directionals mimic the gas powered S550 **Mustang**. Other flavors of Mustang sport coupe on the Mach-E include power dome flanked by dual valley hood; Raked back windshield & near fastback roof slope; Tall beltline; Powerful 2nd Row beltline crease to rear quarter panel hip flaring, "***Galloping Pony"*** black badging front and rear with nary a Blue Oval emblem outside. This remains one of the few battery electrics with a grille albeit it a solid one.

![2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium EAWD: ActiveX leatherette seats in the name of sustainability, heated in front.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2023/09/RB-2023-Ford-Mustang-Mach-E-Premium-EAWD-seats-driver-Row-2-005c.jpg)

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium EAWD: ActiveX leatherette seats in the name of sustainability, heated in front.

- Space: A sport fastback profile that shaves off the 2nd Row headroom expected in more upright compact crossover utes.
- Utility: The sloped liftgate hampers cargo height but there is the cool 5.0 cubic foot **Fr**\[ont tr\]**unk** with tailgating drain.
  - 60/40% split folding 2nd Row seatbacks w/ bay remote cable release chrome tie down anchors, cargo roll shade, load brush plate; Power liftgate. Floating 1st Row center console w/ wide upper mobile device tray.

![2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD: compact twin electric motors good for 346 net horsepower free up an ample, draining FRont trUNK.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2023/09/RB-2023-Ford-Mustang-Mach-E-Premium-EAWD-cargo-frunk-P2650788-bc.jpg)

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD: compact twin electric motors good for 346 net horsepower free up an ample, draining FRont trUNK.

- Fit & Finish: Perforated Active-X seating, contrasting middle dashboard and door padded inserts w/ tucked seam exposed stitching; Heather grey cloth upper dashboard & loudspeaker covering; Piano black soft touch switchgear & housings, Rolling center console storage lids; Tight webbed headliner & pillar covers, Single oversized knurled audio volume and selection advance knob within lower infotainment screen, Knurled rotary center console drive position selector knob; Triple layer door seals
- Standard Feature Set:
- **√** Keyless approach entry, **√** Soft touch exterior power door open; **√** Push button start;
- **√** 2-zone automatic climate control w/ pre-conditioning
- **√** LED headlights, DRLs & sequential taillights, **√** Rain sensing windshield wipers
- **√** Auto dimming rear view mirror, **√** Power folding side mirrors; **√** Full express power windows x 4
- **√** Active-X simulated hide 8-way heated power front seats; **√** Tilt + telescoping steering wheel w/ integrated controls
- Infotainment Technology:
- **√** 10.2" TFT landscape Digital Driver Display, w consumption, range + native navigation script directions
- **√** MyFordSync 4.0 Touch 15.0" inch portrait swipe & touch LCD media display w/ voice command + guidance HDD GPS navigation, Ford Connected Apps; **√** FordPass App;
  - By Subscription: Wi-Fi (4 years trial); **√** SiriusXM satellite radio ( 90 days incl.)

![2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD: 10.2" landscape instrument cluster & MyFordSync 4 15.0" portrait touch tablet infotainment screens dominate.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2023/09/RB-2023-Ford-Mustang-Mach-E-Premium-EAWD-cockpit-drive-modes-P2650825-bc.jpg)

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD: 10.2" landscape instrument cluster & MyFordSync 4 15.0" portrait touch tablet infotainment screens dominate.

- **√** USB-A,C x 2 x 2 Rows; **√** Bluetooth and smart phone messaging
- **√** 6-speaker, 240 W streaming audio with HD-radio
- **√** wireless Android Auto + Apple CarPlay phone app projection
- Safety: **+1** 2022 **IIHS Top Safety Pick**; 10 airbags; Surround backup camera w/ predictive grid + front & rear warning park assist
- Driver Assist Technology: STD: Pedestrian, cyclist, large animal forward traffic and oncoming traffic turn vehicle collision avoidance braking; Blind spot & rear cross traffic warning & avoidance braking; Post collision brake lock; Auto high beam lights; Swiveling headlamps; Park distance warning, fore and aft; Rain sensing windshield wipers
  - **Co-Pilot360**: Adaptive cruise control; Lane Keep Assist with Travel Assist.
- **NEW IN '22**: **√** BlueCruise 1.3™\* mapped interstate hands-free and lane change Level 3 assisted driving (\*BY SUBSCRIPTION)
- Warranty: 3 year / 36k miles bumper to bumper, 5 yrs. / 60k mi. powertrain, 8 yrs. / 100k mi. electric component warranty

![2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD: BlueCruise hands and pedal free motorway driving is New for '23](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2023/09/RB-2023-Ford-Mustang-Mach-E-Premium-EAWD-driving-Blue-Cruise-005c-1.jpg)

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD: BlueCruise hands and pedal free motorway driving is New for '23

*WHAT the *2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD EV* HAS NOT (or NOT PREFERRED):*

- Most operational settings including climate accessible ONLY in the central touch infotainment screen
- Steering wheel limited telescoping range
- Liftgate is heavy, power assist included only Premium and up trim

*STANDOUT FEATURES on *2023 FORD MUSTANG MACH-E PREMIUM AWD EXTENDED RANGE EV**:

- ♦ Fixed glass roof, **\-1** no sun shade
- ♦ Bang & Olufsen B&O Play 10 speaker 560 Watt premium audio
- ♦ Driver seats & mirrors 2-position memory + 8-way power adjust passenger seat -way power adjust
- ♦ Heated front seats; Heated steering wheel; Power folding wing mirrors
- ♦ Homelink remote garage transmitter; ♦ Qi Wireless charging tray
- ♦ Power liftgate - height adjusting; ♦ Cargo bay privacy shade
- ♦ Driver & passenger door puddle illuminated galloping Mustang; ♦ Ambient cabin illumination (white)

**Roadblazing.com** Says: *Banking on a heritage Pony car name, Hank's first volume battery electric crossover SAV gains power, range and hands free motorway driving*.

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