2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E: Competitive and Controversial

The Ford Mustang Mach-E debuted with its polarizing name nearly four years ago. The battery-electric crossover Mustang hit production the following year and made its way to customers as a 2021 model. The battery-electric Mustang sees some jeers from pony car devotees but has been generally well-received by EV fans. Though, since the Mustang Mach-E’s inception, the market for battery-electric vehicles has only become more crowded. With plenty of competition from crosstown rivals at General Motors, Tesla, and others, the Mustang Mach-E is facing fiercer competition than ever. Available with multiple powertrain and battery combinations, the Mustang Mach-E offers plenty of variety and price points to make it a compelling option. On this episode of Quick Spin, Autoweek associate editor Emmet White hops behind the wheel of the ’23 Mustang Mach-E and puts it through its paces. White takes you on a guided tour of Ford’s electric Mustang and highlights some of his favorite exterior and interior features. Later, White takes you along for a live drive review of this Mustang Mach-e. Expanding on his thoughts, White chats with host Wesley Wren about his thoughts and experiences about his time with the car. The pair also discuss Ford’s semi-autonomous Blue Cruise system and touch on the controversy around using the Mustang nameplate. Closing the show, the pair breakdown what makes this ’23 Mustang Mach-E special.