The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach E Rally Is The Modern-Day. Focus RS
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Date: 2024-05-23
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GeorgeKnighton
I have a 2023 GT Performance Edition, and Ford recommended 90% daily charging for the 91 kWh NMC battery. People speculate that this is because the total capacity is 99 kWh. Is the 2024 car only 91 kWh total, and has Ford lowered its recommendation from 90% to 80%, as you said in the video
You mentioned not having ventilated seats as a detriment. They get away with black interiors and no ventilation because all the glass avoids energy transfer. The interior does not heat up the way that you might expect on 90-plus degree days, and it stays at a temperature whereat the HVAC can compensate easily when you start the car.
My car being a 2023 has a glass roof, and maybe that the metal roof is more of a problem.
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I have a 2023 GT Performance Edition, and Ford recommended 90% daily charging for the 91 kWh NMC battery. People speculate that this is because the total capacity is 99 kWh. Is the 2024 car only 91 kWh total, and has Ford lowered its recommendation from 90% to 80%, as you said in the video
You mentioned not having ventilated seats as a detriment. They get away with black interiors and no ventilation because all the glass avoids energy transfer. The interior does not heat up the way that you might expect on 90-plus degree days, and it stays at a temperature whereat the HVAC can compensate easily when you start the car.
My car being a 2023 has a glass roof, and maybe that the metal roof is more of a problem.
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digitalfutur
The absence of a heat pump substantially reduces range in cold weather compared to similar EVs, like the Blazer, that do have a heat pump. When tested in real world cold weather conditions, the Mustang EV is among the worst performers, with a range decrease of 25-30%, while models with a heat pump generally lose 10% of their range. IMO no heat pump is a deal breaker if you live the top half of North America.
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The absence of a heat pump substantially reduces range in cold weather compared to similar EVs, like the Blazer, that do have a heat pump. When tested in real world cold weather conditions, the Mustang EV is among the worst performers, with a range decrease of 25-30%, while models with a heat pump generally lose 10% of their range. IMO no heat pump is a deal breaker if you live the top half of North America.
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jamescaldwell5
I LOVE the new wheels, definitely sends a clear Rally message. Those tires are AMAZING. Have them on my wife’s Infinity QX60, best snow tires I have ever used and they are perfect for rain and hot summers too. A true ALL season tire. I would have made those rally lights in the grill larger. Either way, this is the most desirable Mach E I have seen yet.
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I LOVE the new wheels, definitely sends a clear Rally message. Those tires are AMAZING. Have them on my wife’s Infinity QX60, best snow tires I have ever used and they are perfect for rain and hot summers too. A true ALL season tire. I would have made those rally lights in the grill larger. Either way, this is the most desirable Mach E I have seen yet.
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chinnana583
Alex, did you test any of the recent Model Y Long Range with standard Aero wheels I know you tested longtime back, but in actual highway speeds (75MPH, can you test which whats the real range for Model Y Long Range with Aero wheels and Mach E AWD Long Range Atleast in Summer, Model Y would not have much advantage because of heatpump.
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Alex, did you test any of the recent Model Y Long Range with standard Aero wheels I know you tested longtime back, but in actual highway speeds (75MPH, can you test which whats the real range for Model Y Long Range with Aero wheels and Mach E AWD Long Range Atleast in Summer, Model Y would not have much advantage because of heatpump.
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japkoslav
Those wheels look pretty much like a copy of OZ Racing Rally - which are ancient, rally wheels, BUT they are insanely heavy in this day and age - I really hope those wheels on Mach E are not as heavy as they would destroy efficiency and driving experience of EV.
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Those wheels look pretty much like a copy of OZ Racing Rally - which are ancient, rally wheels, BUT they are insanely heavy in this day and age - I really hope those wheels on Mach E are not as heavy as they would destroy efficiency and driving experience of EV.
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brettatenciorn8522
Ford's version of the Batmobile with that batwing and the Thunderbird turn signals, love it! but I will never buy american anymore even though my relatives own a Ford dealer. The build quality, materials as well as safety are always subpar.
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Ford's version of the Batmobile with that batwing and the Thunderbird turn signals, love it! but I will never buy american anymore even though my relatives own a Ford dealer. The build quality, materials as well as safety are always subpar.
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mattgeorge7127
Hopefully they remove the Mustang namesake from this vehicle and just call it the Mach E already. Other than that, i'm not familiar with the Rally culture, but using a 60k vehicle to play in the mud seems excessive. To each their own!
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Hopefully they remove the Mustang namesake from this vehicle and just call it the Mach E already. Other than that, i'm not familiar with the Rally culture, but using a 60k vehicle to play in the mud seems excessive. To each their own!
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TheCapn23
Cool trim! I loved my Focus ST, the lesser version of the RS. I don't think you can recreate that experience with an EV drivetrain, the manual transmission is what made it work.
That said, this is still a cool ride for what it is!
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Cool trim! I loved my Focus ST, the lesser version of the RS. I don't think you can recreate that experience with an EV drivetrain, the manual transmission is what made it work.
That said, this is still a cool ride for what it is!
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SoCalGuitarist
This thing is giving me tall Hyundai Tiburon vibes. Doesn't look like a fake mustang from the side as much anymore. They should just drop the mustang part of the name completely and just call it the Mach-E.
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This thing is giving me tall Hyundai Tiburon vibes. Doesn't look like a fake mustang from the side as much anymore. They should just drop the mustang part of the name completely and just call it the Mach-E.
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vegansoy
I’m not trying to be a dick, but this is kind of juvenile and overstated. I like the Mach E and I appreciate the additional functionality of this, but the look would be embarrassing to drive, for me.
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I’m not trying to be a dick, but this is kind of juvenile and overstated. I like the Mach E and I appreciate the additional functionality of this, but the look would be embarrassing to drive, for me.
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amosjsoma
When will Ford learn My local dealer in his 2 locations has 17 of these pieces of garbage in stock. They aren't selling, Ford, stop wasting your money on them!
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When will Ford learn My local dealer in his 2 locations has 17 of these pieces of garbage in stock. They aren't selling, Ford, stop wasting your money on them!
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paulholterhaus7084
Like most of it. Especially the wheels with taller rubber. Depise low pro rubber. Would like a more conventunal dash. More like the R2 rivian. Paul
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Like most of it. Especially the wheels with taller rubber. Depise low pro rubber. Would like a more conventunal dash. More like the R2 rivian. Paul
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mykeljewell
4: 00 how does the no heat pump affect range I wonder That seems like a weird choice considering all the other major players have HPs or moved to HPs
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4: 00 how does the no heat pump affect range I wonder That seems like a weird choice considering all the other major players have HPs or moved to HPs
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graemewood8936
Hope they let you rip it around there at Dirtfish.
Fingers crossed one day ford gives us customizable drive modes over OTA
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Hope they let you rip it around there at Dirtfish.
Fingers crossed one day ford gives us customizable drive modes over OTA
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AceEverett
Love the wheels. So hard to find good looking stock wheels on EVs. Fog lights look cool as well. Not a fan of the wing though.
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Love the wheels. So hard to find good looking stock wheels on EVs. Fog lights look cool as well. Not a fan of the wing though.
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anydaynow01
Considering the limited numbers this will be sold in they should have made the NACS standard on these, otherwise cool car!
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Considering the limited numbers this will be sold in they should have made the NACS standard on these, otherwise cool car!
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heart4Pahoa
With LFP battery chemistry FINALLY making its way into EVs, I can actually start to consider the manufacturers who use it.
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With LFP battery chemistry FINALLY making its way into EVs, I can actually start to consider the manufacturers who use it.
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LoganNolag
Very cool I just wish you could get it without the fake suede. I much prefer the perforated pleather in the Premium trim.
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Very cool I just wish you could get it without the fake suede. I much prefer the perforated pleather in the Premium trim.
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PikX221
Why buy this when you can save up and go for Ioniq 5N, which is unanimously getting praised by pretty much any reviewers.
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Why buy this when you can save up and go for Ioniq 5N, which is unanimously getting praised by pretty much any reviewers.
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NLLHW
Making a rally inspired version of an electric and SUV version of a sports car is such a convoluted and insane design move.
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Making a rally inspired version of an electric and SUV version of a sports car is such a convoluted and insane design move.
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