2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Premium eAWD Extended Range is the volume trim for MY2022, making 346 hp; base RWD Standard/Extended Range trims make 266–290 hp and GT tops the range at 480 hp.

Premium eAWD Extended Range makes 428 lb-ft; Select RWD makes 317 lb-ft, Select eAWD 428 lb-ft, GT reaches 600 lb-ft (634 lb-ft on the GT Performance Edition).

Ford's own estimate for the Premium eAWD Extended Range volume trim is 4.8 s. Select RWD is slowest at 5.8 s (5.2 s with eAWD), GT is 3.8 s, and the GT Performance Edition is quickest at 3.5 s.

Single- and dual-motor EV drivetrains deliver immediate, linear power with no lag or hesitation; reviewers consistently praised the Mach-E's smooth, quiet power delivery throughout the pre-refresh 2021–2023 generation.

Single-speed direct-drive EV transmission with no shifting, hunting, or drone — seamless by nature of the powertrain. The 2022 model year uses the console-mounted rotary gear-selector dial (the column-stalk shifter didn't arrive until the 2025 refresh), which some reviewers found less intuitive than a traditional lever.

Ford does not publish a US tow rating for any 2022 Mach-E trim, and the owner's manual explicitly states it is not approved for towing trailers in the US. European-market Extended Range/eAWD models carry a separate braked tow rating of roughly 2,204 lbs (1,000 kg) that does not apply in the US market this site covers — that EU figure wasn't raised to 3,306 lbs until the 2023 update.

eAWD (dual-motor) is available as an option on Select and Premium, standard on California Route 1, and standard on GT; widely available across the 2022 lineup but not standard on the entry trims.

The 2022 Mach-E lineup (Select, Premium, California Route 1, GT) is purely pavement-oriented: 5.8-inch ground clearance, street tires, and no skid plating or terrain modes. California Route 1 is a range/comfort-focused trim, not off-road hardware. The off-road-flavored Rally trim with its lift and underbody protection wasn't introduced until MY2025.

The Mach-E is battery-electric only — no gas, hybrid, or PHEV option — so despite multiple battery sizes and motor configurations, it's a single powertrain type, take-it-or-leave-it for buyers who don't want an EV.

Premium AWD Extended Range is the volume configuration; its 91 MPGe combined trails the most efficient RWD Standard Range variant (103 MPGe) and sits mid-pack among 2022 electric compact SUVs, where the dual-motor penalty and the GE1 platform's modest aero cost it against the E-GMP cars.

Regenerative braking gives a healthy city figure — up 1 MPGe on the 2021 car — though it is unremarkable for an EV, which is what the per-class band grades it against.

Highway MPGe drops from the city figure as typical for EVs (little regen benefit at speed); 84 MPGe is carried over unchanged from 2021 and is average for a 2022 electric SUV.

277 miles is a real 7-mile gain over the 2021 AWD Extended Range car and adequate for a compact EV SUV, but it is the price of AWD against the RWD California Route 1's 314-mile lineup max, and it lands mid-band among 2022 electric SUVs.

New item this run. 2022 is a carry-over year for charging hardware — the 400V GE1 architecture still peaks at Ford's quoted 150 kW on the Extended Range pack, respectable against contemporary 400V rivals but roughly half what the 800V Hyundai Ioniq 5 / Kia EV6 accept, and independent curve tests see the Mach-E hold well under its ceiling.

New item this run. Ford's own quoted 45 minutes for the Extended Range pack sits at the bottom of the segment band: the 98.8 kWh battery takes longer than the Standard Range pack despite sharing the 150 kW ceiling, and the early taper means the session average is far below peak — a genuine weakness on road trips in 2022, before any NACS access existed.

EPA's standard electricity-cost assumption at 15,000 mi/yr puts the AWD Extended Range config at $850/yr — a fraction of a gas compact SUV's fuel bill, though slightly above the most efficient RWD configs' $750/yr and above the class-leading 2022 EVs.

Standard 240V Level 2 home charging is practical and inexpensive for daily use, with no fuel grade to buy at all; public fast charging runs through the native CCS port. 2022 predates Ford's May 2023 NACS announcement, so Tesla Supercharger access was not available, confining road-trip charging to CCS networks (Electrify America via the FordPass Charging Network).

NHTSA gave the 2021-2023 Mach-E generation a perfect 5 stars in side crash and rollover resistance; frontal crash was not separately completed for this pre-facelift body, but the tested categories are at the top of the suv normalization band and the vehicle is reported as 5-star overall by aggregators.

The 2022 Mach-E Premium, GT, and First Edition (the volume/upper trims with LED projector headlights) earned IIHS Top Safety Pick+, the top honor, while the Select and California Route 1 trims with reflector headlights earned the standard Top Safety Pick; all trims scored Good in small overlap front, moderate overlap front, and updated side tests, though the tougher new side test docked structural performance to Acceptable due to partial left-rear-door opening.

Ford Co-Pilot360 2.0 is standard across the entire 2022 Mach-E lineup, including the base Select trim, bundling Pre-Collision Assist with AEB, Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping, auto high beams, evasive steering assist, intersection assist, and Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with stop-and-go, lane centering, and speed sign recognition — no trim gating on the core suite.

IIHS front crash prevention on the TSP+-qualifying 2022 trims rates Good/Superior for vehicle-to-vehicle and pedestrian detection, satisfying the advanced-or-superior bar required for Top Safety Pick+.

Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert is standard on every 2022 trim as part of Co-Pilot360, providing visual and audible warnings across the mirrors and rear approach zone, though coverage is alert-only rather than active-intervention and there's no trailer-aware extension since the Mach-E isn't towing-rated.

Standard lane-keeping system and Co-Pilot360 2.0 lane centering track the Mach-E reasonably well on the highway, but this earlier software generation predates the smoother BlueCruise 1.2 centering tune that arrived for 2023, so it's functional rather than segment-leading.

Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, lane centering, and speed sign recognition is standard on every 2022 trim and works smoothly in most highway conditions, though it predates the standard BlueCruise 1.2 integration that improved the combined highway-assist experience starting with the 2023 model.

BlueCruise hardware is standard but the hands-free software is a paid optional activation for 2022 (an earlier 1.0/1.1-era release with narrower approved-highway coverage than the 1.2 version that became standard equipment for 2023), so capability exists but isn't broadly bundled or as refined.

The Premium trim (the volume seller) uses the LED projector headlights that IIHS rated Good, qualifying for TSP+, while the lower-volume Select and California Route 1 trims use reflector headlights that only reach Acceptable/Marginal on left curves — so the representative configuration scores well but the range isn't uniformly Good.

Forward sightlines are clean, but the fastback roofline and thick rear quarter panels/D-pillars create real blind zones over the shoulder and out back; the standard backup camera and BLIS alerts help but don't fully offset it.

Two complete LATCH positions cover the rear outboard seats, with lower anchors behind seatback slits offering OK (not class-leading) access and three top-tether anchors exposed and easy to find; workable installation but not effortless.

The 2022 Mach-E is a strict two-row, 5-passenger compact SUV across Select/California Route 1/Premium/GT; Ford never offered a third-row or 6/7-seat configuration in this generation.

Manufacturer-published front headroom for the standard-roof configuration on the volume Premium trim; unchanged from the Mach-E's 2021 launch spec through this pre-refresh generation.

Manufacturer-published front legroom, consistent across trims for the 2022 model year.

Manufacturer-published second-row headroom for the standard-roof configuration.

Manufacturer-published second-row legroom, mid-pack for a compact SUV but roomier than most given the Mach-E's long wheelbase.

No third row is offered in any 2022 Mach-E configuration — it's a fixed 5-seat, two-row layout, so this scores at the bottom of the band by definition.

Manufacturer-published cargo volume behind the second row; toward the low end for the compact-SUV segment band.

Manufacturer-published max cargo with second row folded, excluding the frunk; near the bottom of the SUV max-cargo band.

The signature 4.7 cu ft frunk is standard and fully functional in 2022 (not the paid-access option later versions gained), with a water-resistant liner and drain plug that lets owners fill it with ice as a cooler; a large open media-shelf console bin, deep door pockets, and overhead sunglasses storage round out a genuinely clever layout for the segment.

Front seats are plush and well-padded with good armrests, but reviewers wanted larger side bolsters and more thigh support; rear seat has good headroom and space for two adults, though foot space under the front seats is tight.

Reviews split — Consumer Reports found the ride rather firm and choppy over rough pavement (though not punishing like rivals), while other outlets praised the suspension's ability to soak up bigger bumps; net is a composed but not class-leading ride.

The electric powertrain and cabin insulation were repeatedly singled out as excellent, with reviewers noting the cabin stays very quiet on the highway with minimal wind or road noise intrusion.

Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are standard on California Route 1, Premium, and GT but only available on base Select via a $3,200 Comfort/Technology package; unlike later refreshed model years, no 2022 trim offers ventilated seats at all.

Entry Select RWD Standard Range trim starts at $43,895 for the 2022 model year, a mid-pack price for the compact SUV band once EV positioning is considered.

Premium is the volume configuration most 2022 Mach-E buyers selected for added standard equipment over Select.

As an EV, the Mach-E has no oil changes, spark plugs, or transmission service, keeping projected 5-year maintenance and repair spend well below the segment average despite EV-specific repair costs.

The Mach-E depreciates faster than the average SUV, a pattern common to first-generation mainstream EVs facing rapid price cuts and battery-life uncertainty among used buyers.

Ford's standard New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 3 years/36,000 miles sits at the bottom of the mainstream-brand band.

Ford backs the Mach-E's battery and drive unit for 8 years/100,000 miles with a guaranteed minimum 70% capacity retention, longer than the conventional 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain norm.

No complimentary scheduled maintenance is included, but Ford bundled a one-time 250 kWh of complimentary Electrify America fast-charging credit, 22,000 FordPass Rewards points, and standard roadside assistance for the warranty term - a modest, largely one-off perk package rather than an ongoing maintenance program.

$48,775 volume-trim price minus its estimated resale value after 5 years (41% retained, or about $19,998) leaves about $28,777 in depreciation. Add the projected $4,200 in 5-year maintenance and repairs, and owning this vehicle for 5 years costs about $32,977 in total.

Consumer Reports' 2022 owner survey gave the Mustang Mach-E a predicted reliability score of 1/5, a sharp drop from the above-average 2021 model, driven by electrical and battery-system complaints.

Ford's brand-wide dependability signals were mixed in this period: below-average in Consumer Reports' annual brand ranking but above the industry average problems-per-100-vehicles in J.D. Power's study.

The 2022 model year carries a heavy recall load, including a major safety recall for high-voltage battery main contactors that could overheat and cause a sudden loss of drive power, which later drew a separate NHTSA investigation into the adequacy of the fix.

The EV powertrain is still early in its track record and the specific high-voltage battery junction box/contactor fault documented for this generation is a concrete red flag rather than a proven high-mileage design.

Reviewers consistently praised the cabin materials as a step above Ford's other crossovers of the era, with padded, leather-like surfaces on the dash and doors that reviewers likened to Lincoln-level trim.

Assembly quality drew positive comments from reviewers with no widespread pattern of panel-gap or squeak/rattle complaints, though this sits alongside the electrical/battery reliability issues tracked separately above.

Ford's dealer network is one of the largest and densest in the US, but in 2022 EV-specific service readiness (trained high-voltage technicians, charging diagnostic tools) was uneven across that network, and the contactor recall highlighted service-execution gaps.

Routine maintenance is cheaper than a comparable gas SUV since there's no oil, spark plugs, or transmission service, but high-voltage battery and charging-hardware repairs require specialist technicians and parts, and recall-related repairs saw multi-week wait times.

The 2022 Mach-E ships with a single 15.5-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen across the full trim lineup, one of the largest standard screens in the compact SUV class.

SYNC 4A on the 15.5-in screen is fast and cleanly laid out, with a persistent shortcut bar and a retained physical volume knob balancing touch and tactile control; reviewers rank it among the better systems in the class.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on every 2022 trim, including the base Select, rather than gated to upper trims.

SYNC 4A includes a "Hey Ford" natural-language voice assistant and cloud-connected Garmin-based navigation with EV-specific routing and range management, well above a typical bolt-on nav system.

Base audio is adequate for the segment, with an optional Bang & Olufsen premium system on upper trims providing a clear step up but not a class-leading flagship setup.

A crisp 10.2-inch fully digital gauge cluster is standard across the lineup, showing speed, charge, range and drive-mode data, though its layout is simpler than some rivals' fully configurable clusters.

The Mach-E was one of the first mass-market vehicles to receive whole-vehicle OTA updates that added or improved functionality, including the widely-covered "Power-Up" updates that boosted acceleration and range estimation.

The free FordPass app covers remote start/climate, lock/unlock, vehicle locate, charge status/control and Phone-As-a-Key digital key, but 2022-era owner reports cite intermittent connectivity glitches.

A wireless charging pad is standard, complemented by a mix of USB-A and USB-C ports across the front and rear rows — solid device-charging provision for the segment.

Proximity keyless entry, push-button start, and Phone-As-a-Key smartphone access are available on the 2022 Mach-E, plus app-based remote start — a full modern keyless suite.

A rear camera and parking sensors are standard, but the 360-degree surround camera is bundled into an optional technology package rather than offered broadly.

Ford does not offer a factory head-up display on the 2022 Mach-E on any trim; owner forums discuss only aftermarket reflective HUD add-ons as a workaround.

Rear legroom and headroom are workable for car seats and the frunk pass-through was standard equipment for 2022, but IIHS rates LATCH ease-of-use only Acceptable and the fastback roofline limits rear door opening for bulky child seats.

The 2022 Mach-E carried NHTSA 5-star overall and IIHS Top Safety Pick+ recognition from its current generation, and Ford Co-Pilot360 (automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping) came standard on every trim including the base Select, so there's no safety-tech gating at the family-friendly price point.

Cargo behind the rear seats is a modest 29.7 cu ft, and heated front seats remained a paid option on the base Select while standard/available from Premium up, though the quiet EV cabin and composed ride help on longer family trips.

Smooth EV power delivery and one-pedal driving make traffic relaxed, and BlueCruise hands-free highway driving (rolled out via OTA update starting with the 2021 model) was available on Premium/GT trims with the Active Drive Assist package for 2022, easing longer commutes.

The volume Premium Extended Range RWD configuration reached about 305 miles EPA range for 2022 (topping out near 312 miles on the aero-focused California Route 1 trim), with efficiency near 90-100 MPGe depending on configuration, translating to well under $1,000/yr in charging costs at typical mileage.

A compact-SUV footprint and roughly 5.7-5.8-in ground clearance keep the Mach-E easy enough to place in the city, but the fastback's thick rear pillars limit over-shoulder visibility; a standard rearview camera and available 360-degree camera offset this for tight parking.

Ford does not publish a US tow rating for any 2022 Mach-E trim and the owner's manual explicitly states it is not approved for towing trailers in the US; with no factory towing mode and modest max cargo (59.7 cu ft), it is not a meaningfully work-capable vehicle.

The 2022 model year sits squarely inside NHTSA recall 22V-412 (Ford recall 22S37, issued June 2022) for high-voltage battery main-contactor overheating that can cause loss of drive power, covering roughly 48,900 MY2021-2022 Mach-Es, leaving reliability unproven for hard/fleet use despite a strong battery/drive-unit warranty.

Ford offers no onboard power-export feature on the Mach-E (unlike its own F-150 Lightning) and no tie-down/upfit ecosystem is marketed, though the standard-equipment frunk with pass-through (~4.8 cu ft RWD / ~4.4 cu ft AWD) for 2022 gives modestly useful auxiliary storage.

The volume Premium Extended Range RWD configuration reached about 305 miles EPA range for 2022 (up to ~312 miles on California Route 1), and available BlueCruise hands-free driving reduces fatigue on long highway stretches, making for a strong mile-eater despite firmer-than-average front seat bolstering.

Ground clearance of about 5.7-5.8 in is well below typical SUV/crossover off-road clearance, there's no low-range or off-road drive mode, and no roof rails are offered from the factory given the fastback styling — dual-motor eAWD (available Premium/California Route 1, standard on GT) helps in snow/gravel, but this remains a pavement-focused crossover.

29.7 cu ft behind the rear seats and 59.7 cu ft with them folded sit toward the bottom of the compact-SUV cargo band, and no roof rails are offered from the factory, though the standard-equipment pass-through frunk (~4.8 cu ft RWD / ~4.4 cu ft AWD) for 2022 adds useful flexibility for longer, narrower gear.

The 2022 Mach-E stays flat and composed through corners with plenty of grip; reviewers describe the handling as taut and agile with minimal body lean and quick steering response, aided by the low center of gravity from the underfloor battery pack, though it stops short of the GT's dedicated performance tuning.

Steering is quick-geared and accurately weighted for a crossover, giving confident placement in corners, but reviewers consistently describe it as filtering out genuine road feedback rather than communicating surface detail.

Instrumented testing on a Premium AWD showed adequate but unremarkable 60-0 stopping distances, and while the regenerative one-pedal system works well for everyday driving, multiple reviewers flag the friction brake pedal itself as vague and somewhat grabby underfoot, making smooth stops harder to modulate.

The extended-range AWD powertrain (unchanged from the 2021 debut) delivers instant, linear torque with no shift shock or turbo lag; MotorTrend recorded a Premium AWD at 0-60 in 4.8 seconds, reflecting smooth, well-calibrated throttle tuning typical of Ford's EV drive units.

As a battery-electric SUV the 2022 Mach-E is near-silent under normal driving, with only mild motor whine under hard acceleration; no dedicated interior dB measurement for the 2022 model year was located.

Kelley Blue Book and Ford spec sheets list a curb-to-curb turning diameter of 38.1 ft across 2022 Mach-E trims, mid-pack for the compact SUV segment.

The driving position offers a commanding crossover view with intuitive pedal alignment and powered seat adjustment on Premium and above; the fastback roofline's steeply raked rear window creates notable rear blind spots.

The volume Premium AWD trim is engaging on a twisty road thanks to instant torque and a tidy, well-controlled chassis, though the genuinely enthusiast-grade thrills are concentrated in the GT and GT Performance Edition added for 2022 rather than the mainstream configuration being scored here.

Every 2022 trim — even the $43,895 base Select — comes with the full Co-Pilot360 2.0 suite (adaptive cruise with lane centering, AEB with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, evasive steering assist) plus a 15.5-in touchscreen and 10.2-in digital cluster standard, well beyond what many rivals bundle at base.

At $43,895-$63,095 the Mach-E undercuts a similarly-equipped 2022 Tesla Model Y (which started near $65,990 for Long Range that year) while offering comparable range/performance and the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit through 2022, though real-world value was blunted by widespread dealer markups during the chip-shortage supply crunch.

Four trims (Select, Premium, California Route 1, GT) span standard/extended-range batteries and RWD/eAWD, a reasonably wide spread from budget commuter to Tesla-quick GT, but supply-chain constraints forced Ford to pause ordering on Premium and California Route 1 for part of the year and limit orders to Select and GT only, narrowing practical choice.

US sales rose about 45% year-over-year to 39,458 units in 2022, with Ford closing orders mid-year because it could not keep up with demand — placing the Mach-E third among EVs behind only the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 in Q2 2022, a clear non-Tesla segment leader.

Ford is a mainstream, trusted American brand and the Mustang name carries real enthusiast pull, reinforced in 2022 by Consumer Reports naming the Mach-E its top-rated electric car (ahead of the Tesla Model 3) and AAA's Car Guide giving it top honors — though purist backlash over applying the Mustang badge to an EV crossover kept it short of an aspirational-luxury image.

2022 was peak chip-shortage demand: Ford closed order banks outright due to inability to meet demand, and dealer markups of $5,000-$15,000 over MSRP were widely reported in markets like California — real buyers had essentially no incentives and often paid at or above sticker rather than receiving deals.

The Mach-E launched for model year 2021, so 2022 is only its second model year on a still-new dedicated EV platform with no imminent redesign in sight — current-generation tech throughout the range.

Consumer Reports named the Mach-E its top electric-car pick for 2022, beating the Tesla Model 3 on road tests, practicality, and owner satisfaction, and it also took top honors in the 2022 AAA Car Guide — a genuine comparison-test and awards winner in its debut years.