Considering a Mustang Mach-E

[RM10]

Hi all,

I currently drive a Tiguan R-Line diesel that I originally thought I would buy at the end of my PCP. However, with the changing fuel landscape especially in relation to diesels, I am now a bit reticent about buying an expensive(ish) diesel in 2 years time. This coupled with the fact I don't love the car, being the R-Line on 20" wheels it's actually not that comfortable, and the mpg is quite poor (averaging around 38mpg) means I'm considering getting out of my PCP early. Luckily the fact I'm massively overpaying and doing about 20% of the miles I said I would means I can get out of the deal in a couple of months time.

I'm considering opting in to my company car scheme and getting an electric car, as with the tax benefits it would probably end up saving me quite a bit of money. That being said, pretty much the only electric car on the fleet I'd be interested in is the Mustang Mach-E. The rest just don't seem to have the battery capacity for longer journeys. When I say long journeys, specifically the drive to my office is around 160miles round trip, and there are limited charging stations in the car park - I'd like to be able to comfortably do that in one hit without any range anxiety.

Does anyone own one? What are they like? I've seen one or two driving around and watched a few video reviews - I really like the design, they seem like a very good alternative to a Model 3.

Edit: I may be being an idiot here, doing a google search it looks as though customer cars aren't yet being delivered? I have definitely seen one in my local town... perhaps it was testing! I'll rephrase my question to has anyone driven/tested one?

Edited by RM10 on Tuesday 2nd March 15:15

Edited by RM10 on Tuesday 2nd March 15:24

[RM10]

SWoll said:

Doesn't launch in the UK for another month so unlikely anyone here as driven one yet if not a press car.

The standard range RWD model should manage your commute year round without issue (273 miles WLTP) and looks a compelling overall package for £37k.

What other EV's are on your list out of interest?

Yeah I obviously jumped the gun there! I saw it was available on the fleet and just assumed it had launched.

I don't really have many options on my list. I'm not even entirely sold on the idea of switching to electric if I'm honest. I do like the Polestar 2 (obviously a bit more money than the Mustang) but I haven't spent too long looking at alternatives. I'm not a huge fan of Teslas but their supercharger network is very appealing for me should I make the switch to an EV.

Following COVID I won't be making that commute every day, probably only once or twice a week. But it's essential to be able to do it comfortably without charging along the way.

[RM10]

I can get the Extended Range RWD through the company car scheme so I've taxed them with trying to get me a test drive. No idea whether that's possible at the moment, what with COVID and the limited number of models around currently.

If I do manage to get hold of one I will update you all with my thoughts here!