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The all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV has been revealed in Los Angeles ahead of a global launch towards the end of 2020.

 

Local buyers shouldn't get excited, the Blue Oval hasn’t slated the Mach-E for sale in Australia.

 

In Europe and the US, the Mustang Mach-E gives Ford a rival to cars like the Jaguar I-Pace, Audi e-tron, and the Tesla Model Y.

 

In regards to using the Mustang name, Ford says the “Mach-E embodies the Mustang spirit – from its sleek silhouette and muscular curves to exhilarating drive experiences that offer unique driving dynamics and sounds.”

 

“The Mach-E is instantly recognizable as a Mustang, thanks to signature elements such as its long, powerful hood, rear haunch design, aggressive headlights and trademark tri-bar taillamps.”

 

While it all sounds impressive, using the famous name is nothing more than an attention-seeking move.

 

To the important details, the Mustang Mach-E will be offered in rear- or all-wheel drive configurations, with the choice of standard 75.7kWh and extended-range 98.8kWh battery packs. Depending on the variant, the electric motors can output 190kW to 342kW, while a driving range of between about 340km and 480km is possible.

 

According to Ford, the GT Performance Edition will offer 342kW/830Nm and sprint to 100km/h in around 3.5 seconds.

 

With a peak charging rate of 150kW, the standard-range Mach-E is estimated to charge from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in approximately 38 minutes while using a DC fast charging station.

 

The car will be equipped with three driving modes - Whisper, Engage and Unbridled - with each offering a specific calibration for the steering, ambient lighting, sound generator and the digital instrument cluster.

 

On the inside, the Mach-E will get the next-generation Sync infotainment system which “uses machine learning to quickly learn drivers’ preferences, and gets even better over time thanks to advanced over-the-air updates.”

 

“Next-generation Sync’s 15.5-inch screen and simple interface ditches complicated menus, making it easier to access features with touch, swipe and pinch controls that every smartphone owner will be comfortable using.” It looks very similar to the Tesla set-up.

 

In global markets, customers can already start the purchasing process by making a reservation online. Depending on the spec, deliveries will commence late in 2020 or early in 2021.

 

Locally, Ford Australia will use the new Escape PHEV as its first step towards electrification.