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Cool Mustang with E-power

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THE all-new, all-electric Mustang Mach-E – the first production Ford ever developed from the ground-up to deliver pure-electric, zero-emission driving – is arriving for customers in Europe from early 2021 and is scheduled to arrive in Ireland at the end of the second quarter.

Ford says Mustang Mach-E introduces the freedom, performanc­e and iconic character of the world’s best-selling sports car to all-electric vehicle customers. Powered by a responsive, energy-efficient, battery-electric drivetrain, the first-ever SUV member of the Mustang family is offered with a choice of single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive performanc­e that can deliver super-car-comparable 0-100 km/h accelerati­on in as little as 3.7 seconds.

Standard- and extended-range battery options eliminate range anxiety – offering up to 610 km WLTP pure-electric driving range between charges for worry-free ownership and peace-of-mind.

Mustang Mach-E also breaks new ground with Ford’s most sophistica­ted comfort, convenienc­e and driver assistance technology offering ever. Next-generation SYNC learns from driver behaviours to make time-saving recommenda­tions.

;The Mustang Mach-E is one of the most exciting vehicles Ford has ever introduced,’ said Roelant de Waard, vice president, Marketing, Sales & Service, Ford of Europe. ‘ This purpose-built all-electric vehicle is unique, unmistakab­ly a Mustang, and with a leading-edge 610 km range is coming at exactly the right time for customers in Europe.’

Mustang Mach-E’s all-new platform has been developed by Ford Team Edison to take full advantage of the performanc­e-enhancing weight distributi­on and torque delivery of an all-electric powertrain.

Whether equipped with 288-cell, 68 kWh (useable) standard-range or 376-cell, 88 kWh (useable) extended-range variant, the lithium-ion battery is located centrally between the axles and beneath the floor for a low centre of gravity that supports sporty Mustang dynamics.

The high-performanc­e batteries – tested at temperatur­es as extreme as minus 40 degrees Celsius – are secured inside a waterproof case surrounded by crash absorption protection. An advanced active liquid heating and cooling system regulates battery temperatur­es for optimised performanc­e in extreme weather, improved charging times and sustained high-speed driving.

Battery power is transferre­d to an all-new, oil-cooled, rear-mounted AC motor to drive the rear wheels, and an additional front-mounted motor for models equipped with the allwheel drive system. The permanent magnet, synchronou­s rear motor enables peak torque in 0.5 seconds for ultimate responsive­ness:

Mustang Mach-E rear-wheel drive delivers 269 PS with standard-range battery, 294 PS with extended-range battery and 430 Nm of torque for 0-100 km/h accelerati­on from 6.1 to 6.2 seconds; Mustang Mach-E all-wheel drive delivers 269 PS with standard-range battery, 351 PS with extended-range battery and 580 Nm of torque for 0-100 km/h accelerati­on from 5.1 to 5.6 seconds; Mustang Mach-E First Edition features allwheel drive and extended-range battery as standard for 351 PS, 580 Nm of torque and 0-100 km/h accelerati­on in 5.1 seconds; Mustang Mach-E GT features all-wheel drive and extended-range battery as standard for 487 PS, 860 Nm of torque and 0-100 km/h accelerati­on in 3.7 seconds.

The available all-wheel drive system applies torque independen­tly to the front and rear wheels for improved accelerati­on and handling – delivering the quintessen­tial Mustang feel.

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The Mustang Mach-E.

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