Living With 2021 Mustang Mach-E. A Real World Deep Dive Into Ford’s First Dedicated EV.

So you're thinking about buying an electric car, many experts believe that the tipping point will come soon. One of the reasons why vehicles like this. The Ford Mustang Maki is racking up awards. It's fast and fun to drive. Practical, too, for family tasks. The brand.

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might be controversial but things could be much worse there was the

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2 in the 1970s yes I already profiled the maki. I attended a press event in Los Angeles where I experienced the car for five hours, but in that short time I found it very impressive, so I asked Ford to loan me one for a whole week so I could shake it up and find out what it's like to live while I covered a lot of things in the

first

video and I suggest you review.

For more details, there were so many things that I couldn't try. Loading range in the

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. The ease or lack thereof of the user interface and the amount of tp that fits in the trunk. This is a

deep

dive

that begins with notes on the cliff. The

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i powertrain can be had with two battery sizes and a choice of single or dual motor configurations. Horsepower is 266, 290 or 346, depending on battery size and whether rear- or all-wheel drive, EPA-estimated range ranges from a high of 300 miles to a low of 211 for the car that I'm driving finally its maximum charge rate is 150 kilowatts which is fast but not the fastest, turn it on and you won't

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ly hear anything, there are drive modes that make a difference on the throttle. response and steering there is no gearbox so the transmission mapping is not something wild, it is basically a sport mode, the regeneration resistance rate can be set to high or low here, maki is very aerodynamic, especially for a crossover, its resistance coefficient is less than 0.30. a little cagey with the exact number, but it's low, the bottom has nothing to hold in the wind, this particular car has the standard range 68 kilowatt hour floor mounted battery and all-wheel drive, so it has the Shorter reach with a ground clearance of 5.8 inches. and all-season tires, not something I would use off-road.

Maki comes with a key of course, but you don't really need it because there is also phone technology as a key and a lot of people wonder what happens if your phone becomes very easy, there is a keypad here on the b-pillar, enter your personal code and then another code on the center screen. I suggest not using one, two, three, four, otherwise your car will disappear. Ford provided me with a connected phone so I could try it out. Without a hitch, the app allows you to start the car remotely to heat or cool the cabin using household power if plugged in, helping to increase range.

Alright, let's drive in boost mode. The audi e-tron will do 0-60 in about five. seconds and a half, the maki is just a little bit faster and the power is available all the time, no boost mode needed and I've said it before, I'll say it again. All-wheel drive isn't just for snow, it provides that extra grip. On wet pavement like today, the downside is that it reduces efficiency by about 10 percent compared to rear-wheel drive, this dual motor maki has the standard battery pack configured, it has an EPA rating of 211 miles, remember that number With just a little forethought, it's pretty easy to drive. the maki with one pedal off the accelerator at 30 miles per hour let's check the deceleration and stop the transition from regenerative braking to actual physical disc brakes when it comes to pedal feel it's great on this vehicle okay the range real

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is It's been a little cold here, averaging around 40 degrees and I took it on a road trip with an average speed of around 70 miles per hour.

These are conditions that electric vehicles don't particularly like. This is what happened. I needed a new pair of running shoes. Nike Outlet in Centralia. Washington is 92 miles from my house. A big test to start with, the computer said a round trip was not possible as it analyzes the previous driving style and the current temperature which was just above freezing after half an hour of driving, the computer I recalculated the conditions and estimated that a round trip was actually possible with four or five miles to spare, even after stopping at one of our favorite burger joints, but since I didn't want to make my camera-shy wife nervous, I ended up at an Electrify America station in Olympia conveniently located just steps from a Joanne fabric store remember that the charging rate with EVs is much faster when the pack is almost depleted and generally slows down as it fills up , accelerates hard when it reaches 80 percent from 38, never reached the 150 kilowatt rate that the station could better provide.

What I saw was 75 kilowatts compared to the rated 211 miles in ideal conditions. My estimated range of 190 in cold temperatures and highway driving is impressive. By comparison, Edmonds tested the dual-motor extended package model at 62 degrees and surpassed the EPA estimate of 270 miles. getting to 304 putting the mustang logo on the maki means it needs to have a certain amount of performance and although i think mustangs should be two door coupes i admit this car offers fun to drive, maki handles very well, throw it at one corner and it's However I'm very confident, it feels a bit heavy and if you want exceptional handling wait for the gt, it will have better tires and a reworked suspension performance rubber, plus more power will mean lower range, that It's just physics, people make fun of the suspension of the e it's on the firm side. comfortable and quiet, although not as quiet as the audi, the small amount of performance sound added in unrestrained mode is somewhat subtle, nothing like a fake v8, another difference from traditional mustangs is the giant screen, certainly the screens big ones look great, but there is something kind.

It's an advantage to have a couple of smaller screens, it allows you to anchor your thumb and then press the button. When you have this big screen, you can't really do that and the car vibrates, so it's easier to lose visibility. It's pretty good. And there's a solid suite of standard active electronic safety technology that Ford calls Copilot 362 that includes automatic emergency braking and a good lane-keeping system. This car has the hardware for active driver assistance, which is very similar to General Motors' fantastic super cruiser. The aerial software upgrade will cost 600 when it becomes available later in

2021

and that's a bargain if it's as good as the super cruise.

One thing I will say about one pedal driving, there are some drivers who don't do it very well and that makes their passengers car dizzy, so watch the person sitting next to you if you are driving with one pedal, You know, don't move, don't do that, it's okay, they're going to throw up in your nice car that I talked about in my

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article with the maki. In my opinion, the space gray interior that actually looks white was not up to the standards of a car that costs over $50k in black onyx. To my eyes, it looks much richer, although brushed aluminum would look much richer than obviously fake carbon fiber. things maybe the aftermarket will rectify that leather is not available the activex seats are comfortable and breathable plus your vegan friends will be happy the cabin is quite open although the console definitely divides things up the storage is good the center area is very flexible and looks like a good one.

A large sized purse or backpack would fit here with the armrest up. There is no parasol. The non-opening glass is treated to keep heat down. It's not a problem where I live. There are no traditional door handles and for some reason there are people who do. I was really scared by this, honestly, they are very natural to use and there is a big area of ​​rubber back here, it's like a big grip for the door. This car was developed in Michigan, they know all about the icy conditions that can ruin these types of doors. kinda like we in the pacific northwest know about rain after half an hour of poking around, I was completely at home with the sync 4a interface, this is a standard ipad for reference, pretty big, eh, the touch response is great and the Design is intuitive, never look for the owner's manual.

It can be configured so that the main menu pages are arranged vertically near the driver. The navigation system will guide you to the nearest charging stations. More on that in a minute. I like that in addition to the screen there are the right amount of physical buttons for the things you use most frequently the HVAC controls are very low, which takes your eyes off the road the volume knob for the solid Bang sound system Olufsen feels a little cheap, there are always steering wheel controls if that bothers you - Apple Carplay and Android Auto are standard and wireless.

By partnering with Shells Green, the folks at the Blue Oval created the FordPass charging network, with thirteen thousand five hundred stations with more than forty thousand plugs in North America. It deals with various networks such as electrify america chargepoint. and evgo and treats them as one that offers simple plug and charge operation with easy billing, does it work? I connected to an electrify america station in redmond washington to see what happens. Let's try. I've actually had some problems with electrify america as a bit of a picky eater so this is a very good test the station should just recognize the car and start charging no app needed you're thinking you're thinking you're thinking Oh, it worked, it's much easier than I've experienced in the past to buy some socks. and underwear while charging, it is wise to check the app in advance to see if the chargers are busy or not working, which I have experienced more than once.

Overall, the charging network is improving in the United States, but I'd be lying if I said everything was perfect. and for those

living

in rural areas there is little to no support for now, the infrastructure focus is on the interstates. If you're buying an electric vehicle, you'll want the convenience of charging it at home and it's much less expensive. It can easily cost four times as much to charge at commercial stations, so for most people they will be used for road trips electrify the United States is just a network. Next, let's try Evie, go and listen to the sad sound of the trombone.

Ford tells me I should plug it in and charge it here, but. this particular location is not cooperating and that happened at the Olympia charging station. One terminal did not recognize the car, but a second did, neither I nor Ford could understand it. It's not that I can't charge here, I could if I used my My own evgo card or a credit card defeats the purpose as everything is taken care of. I suggest having

dedicated

accounts on all major players. You didn't come to the Los Angeles event. Because I had a lot of frequent flyer miles.

Well, three words for you don't have a fly list, yeah, well, now that I've had a chance to check out the back seat of the maki, I can tell you that I'm both five feet tall, nine heads, knees, legs and foot room, all the Very generous cushions are high enough to support your thighs. it's excellent, door openings are big enough for car seats to get in and out of, not a big deal, door pockets are quite large, nice, no separate climate zone, although I can load my phone, you know me in the back seat pockets, I'm glad. there are two of them, look at the floor quite flat, that means if you have three adults back here and that is very possible, the feet will not be crowded, this is a spacious space ideal for a family.

I will point out that the sloping rear end is disguised a bit, your eye doesn't really see the raised black section as much as the sloping line, this is not a traditional crossover SUV silhouette, the roofline of the maquis is very similar to the audi e-tron sportback containing seven packs of my metric measurement took out eight in case the floor has two levels if you want space to store valuables underneath, there is no spare tire here, just a repair kit and the supplied charging cable, small things make space more usable, fabric security blind no need to be left at home, no remote releases, moderate reach for dropping seats, no ski pass or split seats 40 20 40, if that's important to you, raise the floor and the cargo area will be flat.

In the lowest position, maki can handle a lot of carrying by tying the e-tron sport with seven double layer packs and this being an ev, there is a frunk where I put all my purchases, there is a divider here that helps keep the things that are slides cannot be easily removed, unlike normal hoods, it is sealed as are the doors and trunk to keep the elements out andcan fill with ice and use as a front door party cooler, I guess that's what you'd call it. here's a drain plug so the water doesn't slosh around i think that covers the mustang

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i pretty well let's go to the red light green light to see if my feelings have changed since the press event green light the range of the maki is so-so as promised even during cold road conditions the model with extended range package and rear drive should easily go over 300 miles in moderate temperatures the driving dynamics are engaging and this isn't even the gt the interface uses just the right amount of physical controls to match the expansive touchscreen and fully loaded with the extended range and all-wheel drive package, the msrp costs less than 50 grand after the 7,500 yellow lights of the federal tax credit, the Ford Pass charging network is bright, but it looks like the problems need to be addressed in black, the interior has a higher quality vibe. but my attention is still drawn to that faux carbon fiber trim and the big glass roof is appreciated, but no shade if the old soul is bothering you.

Red Light Ford positions this as a crossover, but with less than six inches of ground clearance it's no Bronco. or even an exhaust, but I understood that I think Maki's name is smarts mustang. You may need therapy to fix it. Charging is somewhat fast, but not as fast as the Audi e-tron or the Tesla model and for those who travel much longer. Step with the maki, the more I like the style, I still prefer the front end of the GT, although the first wave of owners will answer many questions, it rivals in attention with the Chevy C8.Sierra Corvette and Genesis GV80, but the most important thing is that It is a very well made car with excellent build quality and a reasonable price for a long range vehicle and it works for families.

Maki occupies the sweet spot within the Tesla and Audi E-tron and Jaguar I-Pace models. The Ford strikes a good balance if electric vehicles approach the tipping point. The Mustang Maki will play an important role in pushing many people towards zero emissions and lots of fun. Let's not forget that electric vehicles have much fewer moving parts and should require much less maintenance - no oil changes, for example, and aggressive regeneration - while brake pads and rotors should last longer. I'll post a good calculator in the story description so you can estimate the cost savings of charging an electric vehicle instead of fueling a gasoline vehicle, as I usually say. that I'm a one man operation but obviously I can't shoot and drive at the same time so everyone leave it to martin campbell the one and only who is amazing thank you martin you're welcome it's very early on sunday and it's brilliant.

Bowling Sunday and here we are working on everything I like. Electric vehicles are not for everyone and I think you need to be able to charge at home to have one. I'm also convinced that people who haven't driven them don't understand it. that 400 miles of range isn't necessary for the most part if you're on the fence, keep track of the days you drive, say 150+ miles, and even when charging is slow it's surprising how time flies if you get a snack look a show on your phone or edit a video like I did at this free charging station I found near my house and charging at home means not having to go to gas stations in the cold, rain and snow, this one is the end where I normally leave you with a curious fact, but this week let's talk about the big controversy: the name Mustang.

I understand why purists are upset. It has four doors and is an SUV-type utility, but I also know why Ford wants to use the brand because there are a certain amount. performance that's going on here, the armchair marketing guy in me would have used the mock name and mustang-like styling and then just left it at that, let the essence of the mustang speak for itself, but I'm not aware of all the information that the Ford marketing people have done and, furthermore, they have certainly used worse names in the past. True, the Ford Probe isn't exactly stylish.

It's time for me to go because I pride myself on being brief and to the point and yet thorough. Thanks for watching, that drives me. tom volk