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I don’t get why Ford & other traditional OEM’s haven’t installed chargers in all of its dealerships…they’re basically convenient everywhere, and it could be a way for the dealership to make xtra money from their parking lot space.

A performance Mach E with five seconds of limited performance = fail in my book. A better solution would be to throttle back on the high performance once the range decreases to 75 - 100 miles.

I surely hope Ford pays attention to this. The 5 second rule is actually worse, it's diminishing full power based on speed. So at 70mph, you loose about 200 HP. I'm a GTPE owner and i live my life 5 seconds at a time.

Lol at Ford having to restrict the acceleration after 5 seconds... that is really sad.

The Mach-E GT only provides full power for 5 seconds at a time to "save" the battery?! That's inexcusable.

A year after this video was posted, we bought a Tesla Model Y. Price, charging network, features, and safety all combine to make a very compelling car. My last two new cars were both Fords, Mustang GT and Fusion. I still have the fusion, but I only drive it around town now, trips are for the Model Y. Dealers are killing the Mach-E by tacking on "market adjustment" surcharges. After the Tesla purchase experience, I don't ever want to go to a traditional dealership again.

Absolute insanity to consider Ford Blue Cruise as remotely comparable to Autopilot. I drove a Mach E for a week up and down California in August 2021 and it can barely stay in a lane at highway speed. Autopilot is predictive and works everywhere. No comparison whatsoever.

Blue cruise is a step above when it can’t even handle “curves”?

So after 5 seconds your GT turns back into a standard Mach e. Lol The non performance Tesla's are faster and quicker in a 1/4 mile than the GT performance

Can't stop staring at the Model Y's bumper not meeting the hood.

Maybe they should do rolling starts also and see how they compare

I feel like the model Y did well compared is a year older with more wear and tear, than a BRAND NEW mach E

Ford, GM and Stellantis should have been working on a joint charging network before they even introduced their first EV!

I am pumped to see Ford continue to improve their electric platform. Still a bigger fan of Tesla though. They do some really incredible things.

I respect preserving the battery life but agree a hard compromise at that price. Ford tends to play it conservative with their EVs whether it is range or preserving the battery. Works out well in the range where you get more than promised. Hopefully with time and software updates they can loosen the reigns on the power limitations.

Good luck wih the Electrify network compared to the Tesla Supercharging stations on a road trip.

Kinda bummed, I was hoping for a drag race between these two after you teased how good the model Y is at drag races.

Brake feel? Curb weight? Autonomous driving? Can we get the extended version of this review?

I thought Edmunds is doing a half decent job of being unbiased for once then bam Blue cruise is ahead of Tesla's FSD LOL! Blue cruise has 0 chance off turning a corner on its own, what an idiotic conclusion to draw.

Hey Model Y, were you designed by the Space X team? Cause your panel gaps are out of this world 😌👌

Laughing at folks arguing 0-60 and 1/4 times for daily driver crossovers. Regardless of their horsepower numbers these aren't track machines and never will be. Buy the one that you find attractive, enjoy driving, fits in your budget and you won't have regrets. Basing your decision on "performance" numbers will leave you second guessing yourself after the novelty of stop light racing quickly fades away.

if ford doesn't follow Tesla regarding the rights of repair i personnally think it would be a big plus for Ford

That slow, choppy touchscreen on the Mach-E would drive me nuts.

I have a 2016 model S. I have a 2021 Mach E GT. So I'm pretty objective. 2:37 shows how poor is the Tesla body quality. I experienced the same thing on my model S. So from a body quality perspective, the Mach E is way better.

Mach E GT is a lot more competitive than I was expecting. Choice is good.

It’s nice to see some solid competition against Tesla! The problem is, Tesla’s next change is right around the corner.. when the competition is just finally getting to the party.

This is a well thought out piece. I own a MYP. The knocks are justified. But I absolutely love the car. Never going back to ICE.

It's unfortunate a 2021 Model Y was not available for this test. Using an almost 2 year old electric vehicle, I would assume battery has degraded some (charging habits) which would impact your range test. I could only imagine the degradation from a mach e in 2 years. Looking forward to the head to head track video.

Both were not tested at the same time. And also comparing last year car's results to this year.

No track times between the 2 ? I noticed you were at the track.

Nice review! Thank you.

I’d take the ford. Acceleration is fun but after a while it does get old. Plus where I live about 10% of the time I drive can I actually accelerate to any where near either of these capability. However handling is something I can utilize way more often and from what I see the ford takes the win there.

I heard that the Mach-E does not allow you to run it full throttle more than 3 times due to preserving the battery, is this true? After 3 hard launches the Mach-E goes into limp mode. @8:13 you answered my question. Thank you! This is a deal breaker for me

To be honest that fords screens reminds me of an android tablet with plasticy knob while the teslas screen reminds me of a refined apple tablet that just works .

I was so ready to sign up for a GT until I started hearing about the 5 second thing. That is, and should be a dealbreaker for ANY performance version of anything. If it was like that on the standard version, it'd be one thing. On a performance model that costs 10's of thousands more? Not a chance. Call me when these things can perform consistently...

I just bought my model y performance for 63k, even with all the recent price hikes.

I own a GT Performance 2021 and Tesla M3 Performance 2021. id say there very close to each other, one drives better the GT and, one has better tech the Tesla. The GT is way more comfortable though but, if I'm going on a long trip I'll take the Tesla there charging network is years ahead of the EA (Electric America). The GT gets way more attention like I have people waiting out in front of my car sometimes when I come out of shopping centers to ask questions about it. Both are great cars the Blue-Cruise is amazing when it works but it's very limited but not much different then my FSD which honestly only works about half the time too (very bad phantom breaking out here where I live guessing the area is not mapped out to great) The GT gets over the est driving the Tesla always is way under (GT is good for 260 I normally get around 270-280) The Tesla is rated for 315 I normally get around 240-250) Both cars cost about the same I paid $70,040 for my GT and I paid $70,560 for the Tesla. Love them both. If I was to keep one it would be the GT hands down just better build, better ride and I charge at home 99% time so the biggest benefit of Tesla does not impact me. (the charging network)

I'm going with the Mustang Mach E. The Tesla is a good one but definitely not for me.

would have to go with Tesla based on this.

i'm surprised you picked the blue cruise over the tesla auto pilot ? Sandy Munro tested the blue cruise on the highway and it was absolutely terrible ? Maybe Ford has tweaked it since then.

worth mentioning that blue cruise is only available on certain roads at certain times.

How did you not redo the the range test after the OTA update?

Hi Edmund's team i have a question ❓ can i see proof on your results that Blue Cruise is better than FSD please?

Was the Tesla in a front-end accident?…the hood is all wonky

How many buyers actually take their EV SUVs to a track for prolonged laps? It's a valid criticism of performance car, no doubt, but one that is actually rare occurrence in use.

The Mach E looks like a Mustang that stopped working out, started eating fast food, and generally let itself go.

I've driven the mach e GT performance on the street..... The acceleration is mind boggling from a stop even if only for 5 seconds of full power... Keep in mind my daily driver is a c8 corvette... Obviously the c8 is much quicker on the top end but the mach e just seems to defy the laws of physics and just plants you in your seat. This was the first ev I've ever driven and my mind has been blown. I'm not sure I would ever buy one but impressed none the less... Nice job ford!

The Y is such an easy decision. The car is so simple to use, tells you when you need to charge, has a TON of room and is a blast to drive. Road trips are amazingly fun, with the super charger network - they just work - pull in plug and you are charging. Just go drive one and you will not be disappointed.

I’ve got a M3P and put lowering springs on it and I can feel everything in the road. I don’t mind because I wanted the performance upgrades provided by it!

Ford was originally going to make a boring EV like the Bolt, but then execs stepped in halfway through the design process and said to make something interesting. And thus the MachE was born, and the Mustang badge borrowed. Someone online said it felt like the rushed development process meant they didn't have time to redesign the battery pack to favor performance vs economy, and I think that explanation really makes sense. Here's hoping Ford can swap battery architectures once the Lightning enters production and they get more experience with it...

You do know that Ford says if you put it in unbridled it's quarter mile times will not be as fast as in general performance mode unbridled design for handling and performance so the power comes on differently it's for spirited road driving

Already ordered a GT and really happy about the. Also test drove a model Y. The thing is, I feel like Ford is an experienced car maker that decided to make an EV. While Tesla is still more a tech company that wanted to make a car. Don’t get me wrong, Tesla is a pioneer and highly boosted EV tech and cars, just not my preferred manufacturer yet.

2:47 Wrong. MYP's "performance upgrade" was free, and the only option now. When you mix it with FSD and say it's $xxx more, it's misleading.

that knob in the middle of a touch screen is to make boomers happy

Now there is track mode for the MYP!! Have you done an updated track test?

I thought I would easlly chose the mach e gt. I saw it at Laguna at a Ford stand and I thought it looked great. But what's the point of performance if you can't even use it. I use my friends early production model 3 to drive into the hills all the time. We are always giving it alot of throttle. If the mach e can't even survive 5 seconds of acceleration on flat ground how would it do trying to climb hills quickly or making a high speed pass on the interstate. It's like they sold a mustang GT 5.0 with the cooling system from a focus.

Sorry, but @7:06 that gap between the B pillar trim and the headliner is just horrible build quality

Great comparison!

Fantastic video. Whole time I thought you were going to go with the mach E but definitely see why you went the MYP route. I grew up with mustangs my whole life but we have our model y performance delivering in 2 weeks so we are excited!

respect to ford for trying, but Tesla is one damn hard company to beat

If you say the Mach E is the better track car then let’s see lap times?

Notice at 07:38 you can see the air flow cooling dampers open in the front and close by 07:45...

I bought the Ford Mustang Mach-e GT Performance Edition, and I’m very pleased. I drive it in unbridled mode with propulsion sound turned on and do not use one pedal driving. The propulsion sounds is not a V8 mimic, it is actually the sound coming off the electric motors being amplified and pumped into the cabin. I find the sound helpful during acceleration to gauge audibly what the car is doing. The throttle response is smoother in unbridled when not using one pedal driving. The regenerative braking works regardless of which mode you have it in. The ride and steering feel are firm and responsive. I like it that way. One of my other cars is a Porsche Boxster, so I compare the steering and suspension firmness and the car’s responsiveness to that. The GT PE is much heavier than the Boxster and I can’t fling it around a corner the same way, but if you go into a corner a little slower and hit the throttle after the apex of the turn it is a lot of fun. The ride quality is firm but smooth. The fit and finish and build quality are great. There are no creaks or rattles or panel gaps like the T cars. In real world driving I have not found the so-called five second rule to be a problem. How often do step on the throttle all the way for more than five seconds in a row? With power and torque like this you don't need to. I have learned to warn passengers to put use their headrests before I hit the throttle hard, because otherwise there is a risk of whiplash just from the throttle response. when passing on a two way road it can get going faster than any reasonable person needs in a matter of a couple seconds, I mean eye-watering fast. It is all around the best car I've ever driven.

I was riding with my coworker is his Tesla a week ago I was alittle surprised about the rattling noise. It was a bit disturbing but it was a nice ride though.

About navigation, when you say that without reception the maps are just going to disappear... that's just not true. Map and routing data is downloaded periodically and kept in car. Without any reception, at worst you loose just the satellite images. You had the car for over a year and didn't know that?

I didn't know about the 5 second rule. You just saved me 70 grand (or more). Thanks.

I own the MY Performance and listening to this review is difficult. Him using words like messy, wobbly, loose, etc is absolutely biased and untrue. The MYP is amazing and fun to drive! Off the line, the Mach E GT leads for a quick second or two, but over a quarter mile, the MYP wins! It doesn’t top out or limit you. I guess it just depends on what style you like. It’s like comparing an old school Camaro to Mustang to Charger! They’re all pretty close. Just pick the one that appeals to you!

Mach E on build quality alone. No excuses at that price point.

The 5 sec issue with the Mach E is a deal breaker for me. Totally NOT interested anymore until they change this… luckily they have over the air updates. Who knows???????

We don't need Carlos Lagos -we have Carlos Lagos at home. At home:

Did a test drive on both vehicles, Model Y by far.

Tesla fans had implied that Ford was gaming the range by using skinny tires in lower trim Mach E's. It's satisfying that the GT has big tires and wins on the skid pad, braking AND range.

I am very happy that I will buy a fully loaded mustang mach-e gt performance edition.

5 sec rule is the one reason I went with the y over the Mach e. And I’m a ford guy.

How many charging station are there in the US for the Ford?

To be a true comparison, you should be testing the same model year. You are testing a 2020 Tesla Model Y vs a 2021 Ford Mach-e GT performance.

Keep in mind that a new Model Y (not the 1 year old model shown here) is structurally different with currently a single piece casting in rear and soon a single piece casting for the front as well with a structural battery pack in between.

Dod u really try this bluecruise thing??? It doesnt work! Its so buggy im scary to use!

I wish we could just get a combo of the two. The Mach-E GT just looks sooooo good.

How can you compare the range, when the Mach-E has nearly a 100kw battery 🔋?

😂 wow! This is so biased towards Ford. There is no way that Ford‘s FSD is better than Tesla‘s. Have you tested it? Have you not seen Ford‘s EVs driving off of the road to where you absolutely have to constantly correct it? I can’t believe that Ford is this desperate.

Thanks for the video. Seems like either one is a great option

What track is that? Is it the Porsche experience center?

Yes, because taking your hand off the wheel to find an awkwardly placed volume knob is better than keeping your hands on the wheel and using one thumb to adjust the volume. Brilliant insight.

Did he just say Blue cruise is a step ahead of Autopilot? 😂 Ok that’s where you lost me. Luckily it was at the end.

Having road tested both… there’s a lack of up to date information int he Mach E with charging stations being down…

You include full self driving in comparing prices yet Ford has nothing remotely comparable. Seems fair.

Mach E, GT real world actual price determined by dealership with typical $10,000 mark up. or $20,000 for the GT

Love the Tesla's minimalist styling and performance and hate the Mach E's five-second limiter, but would nevertheless go with the Ford for the refinement, build quality, and overall package. And I would keep the hokey simulated ICE engine noises turned off.

I completely disagree on the FSD. Having used both, Teslas are years ahead. Tesla can be used in the city and highway. It can recognize and stop at red lights or stop signs. It can exit a highway on its own. And it works everywhere. It’s not geofenced. Ford only works on premapped highway roads. It can not be used on city streets. The reporter also left out one of Teslas best features: it has over the air updates. It’s been doing this since 2012. Mach E is supposed to get them, but last I checked, they still can’t do it. Teslas also have KZfaq, Netflix, and many other entertainment options. It’s like owing an iPhone instead of an old Nokia. Mach E is not even close yet.

Big difference between the two: Tesla will cost you the same for everyone who order it online (the only way to buy it new) no dealer or salesman hassle. In Puerto Rico (were I live) Ford dealers are selling the Mach E with a 10K to 15K premium

The verdict on Tesla charging is so balanced and true.

How is Blue cruz better then Beta FSD. Was this a paid promation for Ford from your end .... 🙄

Sold my horrible build quality 2020 Model Y, and bought a 2021 Mach-E GT. The looks, quality, luxury and fun to drive of the Mach-E leaves the Model Y in its dust. Tesla has a real competitor in the Mach-E. If Ford can keep up with the production and demand of the Mach-E, Tesla will find itself very quickly in deep trouble.

Fun fact on the teslas.The maps are not google based. The display of the map is google and uses google earth imagery however underneath are other map services along with Teslas own stuff for navigating to super chargers and handling range and navigation. Even traffic data comes from some place other than google. It’s actually pretty sophisticated and it’s integration with the car goes overlooked.

I mean, I prefer Android-based infotainment in general. Which is supposedly the backbone of Ford's new infotainment in their electric vehicles and what Volvo/Polestar uses in theirs.

Tesla performance is $63,990 even after the recent price increase, and u list it as $68,990, an actual 5k more than its actual price, and this video is posted 6 hours ago. Why?

Drivetrain built quality is something this review didn’t cover. That’s why I went with the model y. Watch sandy Monroe to get an idea of the drivetrain / cooling build quality.

The model why performance is actually faster now, and has track mode. It's simply a fantastic vehicle.