Ford's all-electric Mustang Mach-E is coming to India by 2021
What's the story
Ford's first-ever all-electric Mustang model, the Mach-E, set to be released in the US next year, will arrive in India as well. According to Autocar, the flagship EV will be launched in the country by 2021 as a Completely Built Unit.
The company has announced a slew of Mach-E models, but it's unclear as to which variants will hit the Indian roads.
Competition
Mach-E will rival the likes of Audi e-tron, Jaguar I-Pace
Considering the Mach-E will arrive sometime by 2021, it'll have to beat big names to establish itself in India's EV market that's picking up pace.
Audi's e-tron will be launched by early next year while Jaguar's I-Pace is also slated to go official in 2020. Ford will also face competition from affordable options like Hyundai's Kona Electric and MG ZS.
Design
Meanwhile, here's recalling Ford Mustang Mach-E
As far as its specifications are concerned, the Mach-E retains the iconic design and styling of the regular Mustang sports coupe with a long hood, rear haunch design, sleek LED headlights, and the signature tri-bar taillamps.
However, since it has SUV-size proportions, you get a higher boot space of 821 liters, a 100-liter washable front storage, and a panoramic roof on the limited-edition model.
Interiors
Inside the cabin
The all-electric pony features premium upholstery and a hi-tech cabin. You get heated front row seats and steering wheel, Bang & Olufsen speakers, a wireless charging pad, a 10.2-inch digital cluster, and a 15.5-inch touchscreen SYNC communications and entertainment system.
With FordPass, you can also use your phone as a keyfob to unlock and lock doors, engage with the remote start feature, and more.
Under the hood
Power and performance
The Mach-E range has five models: Select, Premium, California Route 1, First Edition, and GT.
The entry-level model with a single motor rear-wheel-drive powertrain is offered with a 75kWh battery and 258hp motor combination or a 99kWh battery and 289hp motor.
Both the setups churn out 416Nm of torque and offer an estimated range of around 450km and 595km, respectively.
Information
There is also a twin-motor AWD model as well
Ford will also offer a faster, twin-motor, AWD (all-wheel-drive) version that will pack either a 75kWh battery and 258hp motor or a 99kWh and 337hp combination. These setups will produce 582Nm of maximum torque along with an estimated range of 419km and 540km, respectively.
Price tag
In the US, Mach-E will start at around $43,895
The Mach-E will be available in the US next year. However, some models like the Select and California Route 1 will arrive in early 2021. As for pricing, it will start at around $43,895 (Rs. 31.50 lakh) and go upto $60,500 (Rs. 43.41 lakh).
In India, the EV will bear a higher price tag, given the higher import duties on CBUs.