The verdict
A mixed-report compact suv, strong on safety and held back by ownership.
Overall 2.52 (C+) across 10 graded subjects. Its strongest is safety at 3.74 (A), its weakest cost of ownership at 0.77 (F). 8 of 10 subjects grade at C− or better.
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What holds it back
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6 scored model years · 2021–2026
Subject scores by year
Hover or tap a score to see what moved it versus the year before. A corner mark flags a big swing.
| Year | Performance | Efficiency | Safety | Space | Cost | Reliability | Tech | Use-case | Driving | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 59 | 62 | 86 | 44 | 48 | 66 | 77 | 61 | 77 | 64 |
| 2025 | 57 | 62 | 87 | 47 | 46 | 64 | 78 | 61 | 76 | 69 |
| 2024 | 56 | 62 | 84 | 44 | 42 | 65 | 77 | 63 | 76 | 67 |
| 2023 | 52 | 57 | 83 | 44 | 39 | 49 | 77 | 61 | 75 | 65 |
| 2022 | 53 | 57 | 83 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 80 | 60 | 75 | 73 |
| 2021 | 53 | 57 | 78 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 78 | 58 | 75 | 78 |
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Trims & configurations
4 trimsScores above reflect the volume trim. Per-trim specs and scores are rolling out — the full lineup:
Detailed scoring by subject
1Performance & PowertrainOne of the Mustang Mach-E's weakest categories.1.75C-
Premium is the volume trim; for MY2024 Ford increased the eAWD Extended Range motor output from 346 hp to 366 hp, its most commonly ordered configuration, while base RWD Standard Range stays at 266 hp and GT tops the range at 480 hp.
The same MY2024 update that raised eAWD Extended Range horsepower also raised torque from 428 lb-ft to 511 lb-ft on the Premium volume trim; base RWD makes 317 lb-ft and GT reaches 634 lb-ft.
The 2024 power bump on the Premium eAWD Extended Range trim drops its 0-60 estimate to roughly 4.8 s from the prior year's ~5.2 s; base RWD Standard Range is slower (~6.1 s) and GT remains the quickest at 3.8 s.
Single- and dual-motor EV drivetrains deliver immediate, linear power with no lag or hesitation; reviewers consistently praise the Mach-E's smooth, quiet power delivery, and the 2024 output bump on eAWD Extended Range models only sharpens throttle response.
Single-speed direct-drive EV transmission with no shifting, hunting, or drone — seamless by nature of the powertrain. The 2024 model year still uses the console-mounted rotary gear-selector dial (the column-stalk shifter arrived with the 2025 refresh), which some reviewers found less intuitive than a traditional lever.
Ford does not publish a US tow rating for any 2024 Mach-E trim and does not market it as a tow vehicle; European Extended Range models carry a separate ~2,205 lb (1,000 kg) braked tow rating that does not apply in the US market this site covers.
eAWD (dual-motor) is available as an option on Select and Premium and standard on GT; widely available across the lineup but not standard on the entry trims.
The 2024 Mach-E lineup (Select, Premium, GT) is purely pavement-oriented — standard ground clearance, street tires, and no skid plating or terrain modes; 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.
2Efficiency & RangeMid-pack among this car's ten categories.2.19C
Premium eAWD Extended Range is the volume configuration for 2024; its combined MPGe trails the RWD Extended Range's 106 but sits mid-pack among electric compact SUVs. 2024 is a change year — Ford's April 2024 update lifted efficiency across the lineup over 2023's 92 MPGe for this same configuration.
City MPGe benefits from regenerative braking in stop-and-go driving, but the dual-motor extended-range Mach-E is a heavy car and its city figure is unremarkable for an EV.
Highway MPGe drops from the city figure as is typical for EVs, but the Mach-E holds up comparatively well at speed relative to its own city rating.
300 miles is solid for a compact EV SUV but trails the RWD Extended Range's 320-mile lineup max. For 2024 Ford fitted a new rear eMotor and revised software that lifted range roughly 10–20 miles over 2023 across the lineup.
The GE1 platform is a 400-volt architecture and peaks at 150 kW, unchanged for 2024 — well behind the 800-volt Korean rivals (Ioniq 5, EV6) that accept 230+ kW. Ford's 2024 gains came from holding the car nearer its peak for longer, not from raising the ceiling.
A meaningful 2024 improvement — 8.8 minutes quicker than 2023 thanks to a flatter charging curve — but still slow in absolute terms against 800-volt competitors that do the same fill in under 20 minutes.
EPA-listed annual energy cost for the AWD Extended Range configuration at 15,000 mi/yr and average electricity rates — cheap in absolute terms and competitive within the EV class, and $100/yr better than the same configuration in 2023.
Standard 240V Level 2 home charging is practical and inexpensive for daily use, with no premium fuel or special equipment needed. Raised from the prior score because 2024 is the model year Ford opened Tesla Supercharger access (2024-02-29) and gave Mach-E owners a complimentary NACS adapter through 2024-06-30, so a 2024 buyer got the largest fast-charge network at no extra cost; the remaining deduction is for the native CCS1 port still needing an adapter at all.
3SafetyThe Mustang Mach-E's best-graded category.3.74A
NHTSA overall crash-test rating for the 2024 Mustang Mach-E is five stars, at the top of the suv normalization band.
The 2024 Mach-E earned IIHS Top Safety Pick+ — but only for units built after August 2024, when LED projector headlights with high-beam assist became standard across every trim; earlier-build 2024 units had marginal/acceptable headlights on some trims and would have missed the + tier. Crashworthiness itself (small overlap front, moderate overlap front, updated side) was Good all year.
Ford Co-Pilot360 is standard starting on the base Select trim, bundling Pre-Collision Assist with AEB, adaptive cruise control, BLIS blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping, and rear cross-traffic alert with no trim gating.
IIHS rates front crash prevention Good for vehicle-to-vehicle and Good for pedestrian detection on Co-Pilot360-equipped 2024 models, one of the crashworthiness elements behind the Top Safety Pick+ result for later-build units.
BLIS blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are standard on every 2024 trim as part of Co-Pilot360, though coverage is alert-based rather than active-intervention, and there's no trailer-aware extension since the Mach-E isn't towing-rated.
Co-Pilot360's lane-keeping/centering is standard and functional, keeping the Mach-E tracked in-lane in most highway conditions, though reviewers don't call it segment-leading and it predates the smoother tune that shipped with BlueCruise 1.5 the following model year.
Standard adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go pairs with available BlueCruise 1.3 hands-free highway assist, but 2024 stops short of the Automatic Lane Change feature that BlueCruise 1.5 added starting with the 2025 model year, leaving the highway-assist package a step behind rivals.
BlueCruise 1.3 is available on the 2024 Mach-E with a driver-monitoring camera and broad Blue Zone coverage across ~97% of controlled-access highways in the US/Canada, but lacks the Automatic Lane Change capability that arrived with 1.5 on the 2025 model year, making it a capable but less complete hands-free system than the following year's.
IIHS rates the headlights Good, but only on units built after August 2024, when LED projector low/high beams with high-beam assist became standard across every trim; earlier-build 2024 units had inconsistent headlight ratings by trim, so the Good result doesn't cover the full model year.
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 available 360-degree camera help but don't fully offset it.
Two complete LATCH positions cover the rear outboard seats plus a tether anchor for the middle position; anchors sit behind seatback slits with OK but not class-leading access, and IIHS rates ease-of-use only Acceptable because the top-tether anchors can be confused with other hardware.
4Space & ComfortOne of the Mustang Mach-E's weakest categories.0.92F
The Mach-E is a strict two-row, 5-passenger compact SUV across all 2024 trims including the newly added Rally; Ford has never offered a third-row or 6/7-seat configuration.
Manufacturer-published front headroom figure for the volume Premium trim, unchanged from prior model years since the interior carried over for 2024.
Manufacturer-published front legroom, consistent across the 2024 trim lineup.
Manufacturer-published second-row headroom for the standard-roof configuration, near the middle of the compact-SUV band.
Manufacturer-published second-row legroom, roomier than most compact SUVs thanks to the Mach-E's long wheelbase and flat EV floor.
No third row is offered in any 2024 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 of 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.
Deep center-console bin, large door pockets, and a big media shelf are useful, and for 2024 the front trunk is still standard at a full 4.7 cu ft with an integrated drain — a genuine segment differentiator before Ford shrank and paywalled it in later model years.
Front seats offer good cushioning and support with excellent headroom/legroom for taller occupants, but reviewers note limited seat adjustability (no thigh extender) and a flat, firm rear bottom cushion that limits longer trips.
The volume Premium trim absorbs speed bumps and potholes well for daily driving, but multiple reviewers flag a busy, occasionally stiff ride over rough or broken pavement compared to rivals like the Ioniq 5; the sportier GT is stiffer still.
Reviewers consistently praise the 2024 Mach-E's sound insulation, with little wind or road noise intruding even at highway speed, aided by the inherently quiet EV powertrain.
Heated front seats are optional on Select and standard from California Route 1/Premium up, and a heated steering wheel is available via the Comfort Package, but the 2024 model year still lacks ventilated seats entirely (added only in the 2025 refresh) and has no rear-seat climate zone or heated rear seats.
5Cost of OwnershipThe Mustang Mach-E's lowest-graded category.0.77F
The 2024 Mach-E launched with the Select Standard Range RWD at $39,995 including destination, a competitive entry price for the compact SUV EV segment, though Ford raised pricing twice mid-year (to ~$42,995 in February, then again in March/April 2024).
Premium Extended Range AWD (91 kWh battery, 290 mi range) is the volume configuration most 2024 Mach-E buyers select; Premium trims started near $46,995 with the AWD/extended-range upgrade adding roughly $1,000-$2,000.
As an EV, the 2024 Mach-E has no oil changes, exhaust, or transmission service, keeping projected 5-year maintenance and repair spend well below the segment average.
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; the 2024 model year saw roughly 40-45% depreciation within its first two years alone.
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 high-voltage battery and EV 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, and Ford ended the complimentary 250 kWh Electrify America public-charging trial for new EV purchases effective June 1, 2024 - a perk earlier 2024-model buyers received but later-year buyers did not; only standard 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance carries through.
$47,995 volume-trim price minus its estimated resale value after 5 years (41% retained, or about $19,678) leaves about $28,317 in depreciation. Add the projected $4,476 in 5-year maintenance and repairs, and owning this vehicle for 5 years costs about $32,793 in total.
6Reliability & QualityMid-pack among this car's ten categories.2.36C+
J.D. Power rates the Mustang Mach-E 69/100 for Quality & Reliability, a mid-pack figure, while Consumer Reports has generally projected about-average predicted reliability for the 2024 model year based on prior-generation Mach-E data — solid day-to-day owner-reported reliability but no top-tier signal from either tracker.
Ford's most recent multi-year dependability standing is mid-pack: Consumer Reports' 2025 brand survey ranked Ford 11th of 22 (score 48, up from 13th/44 in the 2024 survey), and J.D. Power's 2025 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study put Ford at 208 problems per 100 vehicles (13th, just below the 202 industry average, improved from 239 PP100/23rd in the 2024 study) — a real but incomplete climb out of the bottom third.
The 2024 model year is covered by two overlapping safety recalls: the ~197,432-unit electronic door-latch recall (25S65/NHTSA 25V404, MY2021-2025, can trap an occupant if the 12V battery is low) and the integrated park-module rollaway recall (25C69/NHTSA 25V863, MY2024-2026, can fail to lock into Park) — a real recall burden, though the 2024 MY escaped the later LED headlight-driver-module recall (MY2025-2026 only) and the 2026 rear-differential pinion-shaft recall (which hit MY2021 and MY2023 RWD units, skipping 2024).
The Mach-E's battery and single/dual-motor drive units are a proven design by the 2024 model year — Ford backs the pack and electric drive unit with an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty (≥70% capacity retention guarantee), real-world degradation reports remain modest, and full high-voltage pack failures are rare; most owner complaints skew toward software/electronics rather than hard powertrain failures.
Reviewers and owners describe the 2024 cabin's soft-touch surfaces and contrast stitching as feeling upscale for a Premium-class compact SUV — one Edmunds consumer review rates it superior to the Tesla Model Y in fit, finish, and interior quality — though the Tesla-style 15.5-inch center touchscreen dominates a design some find borrowed rather than distinctive.
Owner and reviewer impressions of assembly are mixed for 2024: some consumer reviews praise tight, Tesla-beating fit and finish, but other reports flag paint defects, inconsistent panel gaps, and long parts wait times, and the concurrent door-latch and park-module recalls point to real electronics/software QC gaps behind the otherwise solid hands-on impressions.
Ford's roughly 3,000-dealer US network is among the largest and most established of any brand, giving the Mach-E broad nationwide service access; by the 2024 model year the network's EV/high-voltage-certified technician coverage was well established after several years of Mach-E sales.
Routine maintenance is cheap and simple with no oil changes or transmission service (roughly $500-600/year over the first five years per cost-to-own estimates), but out-of-warranty repairs to the high-voltage battery, screens, or driver-assist hardware remain expensive and dealer-parts-dependent, even as a growing used-pack aftermarket has emerged — keeping this at a normal rather than best-in-class band.
7Technology & InfotainmentOne of the Mustang Mach-E's strongest categories.3.25B+
The Mach-E's signature vertical 15.5-inch touchscreen running SYNC 4A is standard on every 2024 trim, at the top of the compact SUV normalization band.
SYNC 4A's card-based interface and physical volume knob remain smartphone-fluid and among the best in the segment; the 2024 model year is the mid-cycle refresh that also folded in wireless phone projection, so overall usability improved versus prior Mach-E model years.
The 2024 refresh added wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard equipment across the lineup, replacing the wired-only projection of 2021–2023 Mach-Es.
SYNC 4A includes native voice control and navigation, but the assistant struggles with complex commands and most owners lean on phone projection instead once wireless CarPlay/Android Auto is active.
A 6-speaker system is standard on the base Select trim, with a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen system (including a subwoofer and Beosonic sound-shaping) standard on Premium and GT — solid but not class-leading against segment rivals with larger branded systems.
A 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster is standard fleet-wide, clean and legible but modest in size versus some segment rivals' larger configurable clusters.
Ford Power-Up delivers whole-vehicle OTA updates (SYNC, BlueCruise driver-assist enhancements, charging behavior) rather than maps-only, though owner forums report an uneven update cadence.
The FordPass app offers remote start/lock, vehicle locate, a phone-as-key digital key, and EV-specific charge scheduling/monitoring at no extra cost.
The 2024 refresh switched the Mach-E's ports from USB-A to USB-C and a wireless charging pad is standard, but USB-C output remains modest (~15W, no USB Power Delivery fast charging).
4-Door Intelligent Access with push-button start, a SecuriCode keypad, and phone-as-key are standard, covering the full keyless convenience suite.
All 2024 Mustang Mach-E trims come standard with a 360-degree Aerial View camera system plus front/rear parking sensors, a stronger position than later model years where Ford unbundled these into an optional Technology package.
Ford does not offer a factory windshield head-up display on the 2024 Mustang Mach-E at any trim; an active aftermarket market for bolt-on HUD units and owner forum threads about installing them corroborate the absence of a factory option.
8Use-Case FitMid-pack among this car's ten categories.2.23C
Rear legroom/headroom are workable for car seats and the frunk pass-through is standard equipment for 2024 (not yet a paid option as in later model years), but IIHS still rates LATCH ease-of-use only Acceptable, and the fastback roofline limits rear door opening for bulky child seats.
The 2024 Mach-E earned IIHS Top Safety Pick+ (its highest honor) with Good ratings across small/moderate overlap front, updated side, headlights, and pedestrian front-crash protection, and Ford BlueCruise hands-free driving plus Co-Pilot360 come standard fleet-wide including the base Select trim.
Cargo behind the rear seats is a modest 29.7 cu ft, and heated front seats remain a paid option rather than standard on the base Select, though Premium-and-up trims add heated seats and a more composed ride for longer trips.
Smooth single- and dual-motor EV power delivery, one-pedal driving, and standard-equipment BlueCruise hands-free highway assist make traffic and commuting relaxed on the volume Premium trim; the firmer GT/Rally tune is busier over rough pavement but isn't the daily-driver configuration.
The volume Premium Extended Range configuration is EPA-rated around 106/98 MPGe city/highway (~102 MPGe combined) — among the more efficient EVs in its class — translating to well under $1,000/yr in charging costs at typical mileage.
A compact-SUV footprint and roughly 5.7-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; standard rear camera and available 360-degree camera offset this for tight parking.
Ford does not give the Mustang Mach-E an official North American tow rating for 2024; with no factory towing mode and modest max cargo (59.7 cu ft), it is not a meaningfully work-capable vehicle.
2024 is the Mach-E's best-reliability model year at 74/100 ("Good") per Auto Reliability Index and Consumer Reports, though three NHTSA recalls touch the 2024 model — an integrated park-module fault, a rearview-camera software delay, and electronic door latches sticking locked in low-battery conditions — leaving it solid but unproven for hard/fleet use.
Ford offers no onboard power-export feature on the Mach-E (unlike the F-150 Lightning) and no tie-down/upfit ecosystem is marketed, though the standard-equipment 4.7 cu ft frunk with pass-through for 2024 (not yet a paid, shrunk option as in later years) gives modestly more usable auxiliary storage.
The volume Premium Extended Range RWD configuration is EPA-rated up to 320 miles — an improvement over prior model years — and standard 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 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 AWD (standard on Rally, available elsewhere) 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/crossbars are offered from the factory, though the standard 4.7 cu ft pass-through frunk adds useful flexibility for longer, narrower gear.
9Driving ExperienceOne of the Mustang Mach-E's strongest categories.3.18B
Reviewers of the 2024 Mach-E describe taut, agile handling on the volume Premium trim with quick steering and minimal body lean, aided by the low center of gravity from the underfloor battery pack; the 2024 model year adds the Rally trim with unique off-road-tuned dampers and the GT's power bump to 480 hp, but neither directly changes the mainstream Premium's road-holding character.
The steering rack is accurately geared and quick with a naturally heavier, athletic weighting in the sportier drive mode, but reviewers consistently note it filters out genuine road feedback — precise rather than communicative, unchanged for 2024.
Consumer Reports and outlet testing describe competent, confidence-inspiring mechanical stopping power for the 2024 Mach-E, and the one-pedal regenerative braking system blends smoothly with friction brakes across drive modes without a grabby or artificial pedal feel; instrumented 70-0 stops for AWD variants have been measured in the mid-170-foot range.
Single- and dual-motor EV powertrains deliver instant, linear torque with no shift shock or turbo lag; Edmunds/Car and Driver instrumented 0-60 times of roughly 6.1s (RWD standard range) to 5.2s (extended-range AWD) for the 2024 Premium trim reflect responsive, well-calibrated throttle tuning, with the 2024 GT's power increase to 480 hp cutting its 0-60 to the high-3-second range.
As a battery-electric SUV the 2024 Mach-E is inherently near-silent under most driving, with motor whine present but not intrusive under hard acceleration; broader road/wind noise complaints in some reviews relate to cabin insulation rather than the drivetrain itself.
Ford and third-party spec aggregators list a consistent curb-to-curb turning circle of roughly 11.6 m across Mach-E configurations, converting to about 38.1 ft — unchanged for the 2024 model year and mid-pack for the compact SUV segment.
The driving position offers a commanding crossover view with intuitive pedal alignment and supportive ActiveX seating standard on Premium, with the large portrait touchscreen carrying most climate/secondary controls — convenient once learned but a step away from physical switchgear; the fastback roofline's steeply raked rear window creates notable rear blind spots, unchanged for 2024.
The volume Premium trim is engaging on a twisty road thanks to instant torque and tidy chassis responses; the 2024 model year sharpens the enthusiast case further with the GT's power bump to 480 hp and the new Rally trim's stage-rally-inspired suspension and all-terrain tires, though those thrills remain concentrated above the mainstream Premium being scored here.
10Value & Market PositionMid-pack among this car's ten categories.2.56C+
Base 2024 Select ($39,995 RWD) still carries the Mach-E's signature standard 15.5-in portrait touchscreen, Ford Co-Pilot360 2.0 driver-assist suite, and a usable front trunk — content Ford would strip to optional two years later on the 2026 model, making 2024 a generously equipped year for the money even without BlueCruise standard.
The 2024 refresh added real value at no extra list-price penalty on the Standard Range car — a new LFP pack pushing range to 250 mi and 10-80% charging cut to 32.3 minutes — while steep early-2024 price cuts (Ford slashed carryover 2023 MSRPs amid a 556-day inventory supply) made effective transaction prices attractive; still trails 800V rivals like the Ioniq 5 on peak charging speed.
Four trims for 2024 — Select ($39,995), Premium ($43,995), GT ($54,995), and the newly added rally-tuned Rally ($58,995) — span RWD/AWD and Standard/Extended Range battery packs, a wide, well-spaced lineup with a genuine off-pavement-styled variant added this year.
Mach-E finished 2024 at 51,745 units, up 27% year-over-year and Ford's best-selling Mustang variant, but the year opened with a 50% year-over-year sales collapse in January and a 556-day inventory glut that forced emergency price cuts — a steady mid-pack seller overall once the strong Q4 (16,119 units) offset a genuinely rocky start.
Ford is a broadly trusted mainstream US brand and the Mustang name draws strong recognition and enthusiast interest even on an EV crossover, though borrowing the pony-car badge for a 4-door SUV remains a point of ongoing debate among purists — net a solid but not aspirational image.
Facing a 556-day inventory supply, Ford cut 2023/2024 Mach-E MSRPs meaningfully in February 2024 and kept aggressive incentives running through the year to clear stock — real, well-publicized buyer savings — even as the vehicle lost full federal purchase-credit eligibility for calendar 2024 under tightened battery-sourcing rules (only lease deals could still pass through the full $7,500).
The Mach-E launched for MY2021, but 2024 is the mid-cycle refresh year itself — a new rear motor, an LFP Standard Range pack, meaningfully faster charging, and the addition of the Rally trim — making it the freshest, most current iteration of the generation before a full redesign, which at the time was still years off.
Newsweek's 2024 review concluded the range and performance changes make it better, and Kelley Blue Book owner reviewers rated the 2024 model highly (88% would recommend), praising its driving character and updated range; it remains well-reviewed and a past Consumer Reports EV Top Pick generation, though it wasn't the outright comparison-test winner against newer 800V rivals that year.
