The adaptive cruise control in the Ford Mustang Mach-E truly impressed me, becoming a feature I relied on constantly during highway driving. The intuitive thumb switches on the steering wheel made adjusting settings, especially the car distance, effortless. Combined with the one-pedal driving mode, the Mach-E proved surprisingly relaxing and easy to navigate in traffic – it struck me as an ideal commuter vehicle.
To test the practicality of the charging network, I took the Mach-E on a trip to our Exclusive Resorts homes in Tahoe. This 200-mile journey each way, without home or destination charging, presented a real-world challenge for the electric Mustang. While the Mach-E includes a Ford Mobile Charger for 120-volt outlets, its slow 3 miles per hour charging rate meant relying on DC Fast Charging stations along the route was the only viable option for this trip.
Northern California boasts a well-developed and rapidly expanding charging infrastructure, particularly with providers like EVgo, Chargepoint, and Electrify America. Finding charging stations is easy with the FordPass App, which effectively minimizes range anxiety. Before heading to Tahoe, I tested an EVgo charger at a local Whole Foods in Mill Valley. Despite a minor connection issue that required a quick call to EVgo for a complimentary charge, the overall charging process was straightforward. Using the FordPass App or dedicated apps from EVgo, Chargepoint, or Electrify America quickly locates nearby charging stations, indicating availability. Conveniently situated at shopping centers or hotel parking lots, these DC fast chargers typically restore battery levels to 60-80% in just 20-40 minutes. While charging speeds decrease beyond 80%, and a full charge can take a couple of hours, longer road trips in the Ford Mustang Mach-E simply require a bit of planning and a patient 20-30 minute stop to replenish the battery, coordinating breaks with charging needs.
