2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT has 459 HP and 612 lb-ft of Torque
The new Ford Mustang Mach-E, an all-electric crossover that is owning the spotlight of the Los Angeles Auto Show well before the show even starts, faces a daunting uphill battle. For one, Ford is clearly confident it can convince a significant number of buyers to give up gas and switch to an all-electric vehicle. Ford says there will be 100 new battery-electric nameplates in the United States by 2025, and the Blue Oval’s strengths — pickups, commercial vehicles, and performance vehicles— are the best avenues to cut through that clutter and catch consumers’ attention.
How else to get people’s attention? Slap one of the most popular, beloved nameplates its automotive history on a brand-new EV. Ford is leaning heavily on the Mustang’s heritage and emotional appeal, drawing parallels to how the Mustang attracted new buyers to the brand 55 years ago. The Mach-E isn’t intended to replace the Mustang, of course; it’s simply a new addition to the family, complete with a bespoke new platform and fresh technology.
