Because it was all-new last year, we don’t expect any major changes for the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E.
The First Edition trim is discontinued. All-wheel drive (AWD) is now available on the California Route 1 grade.
This all-electric (EV) crossover bears the Mustang name, and a few of the pony car’s styling cues represent Ford’s effort to transform Mustang into a sub-brand.
It’s even a blast to drive but has little else in common with the iconic sport coupe.
We don’t blame Ford. They had to name it something, right?
Forgetting its loose ties to Mustang, the Mach-E stands quite nicely on its own as an EV. Riding on a new EV chassis, it’s roughly the size of the Ford Escape. Like Escape, Mach-E seats five.
In our drive time with it, we found it to be spirited, roomy, and well-appointed. The ride is less than pliant over rougher surfaces. However, that’s the Mustang DNA seeping in.
Its closest rivals are arguably the Tesla Model Y, Audi e-tron, and Jaguar I-Pace.
We like it for its maximum range of up to 300 miles, bigger-than-expected front trunk (frunk), high levels of technology, and athletic suspension.
Ford offers the Mach-E in four grades: Select, California Route 1, Premium, and GT.
Rear-wheel-drive (RWD) is standard in the first three trims, with AWD a $2,700 option. AWD is standard in the GT.
The standard-range RWD Select and Premium have a maximum range of up to 230 miles. Opting for AWD drops that number to 211 miles.
An extended-range trim, the RWD California Route 1 boasts the 314-mile maximum range. When equipped with AWD, the California Route 1 and the AWD GT can roll up to 312 miles on a full charge.
Power & Fuel Economy
Mach-E’s RWD standard-range electric system consists of a 266-horsepower rear-mounted motor fueled by a 68-kWh battery pack. The eAWD versions get a second electric motor on the front axle. It boosts the torque from 317 lb-ft to 428 lb-ft, which explains the ding to the AWD range.
The government uses a different formula to estimate mileage for vehicles capable of operating on electric-only propulsion. It’s called Miles Per Gallon equivalent (MPGe).
For RWD standard-range models, the EPA fuel economy is 110 MPGe in the city, 96 MPGe on the highway, and 103 MPGe combined. Opt for AWD, and the numbers drop to 99 MPGe city/86 MPGe highway/93 MPGe combined.
Extended-range versions get a larger 88-kWh battery pack prodding 290 hp from the rear-mounted electric motor. Adding the second motor to the front axle for the AWD versions results in the same boost in torque as in the standard range.
Extended-range Mach-Es have EPA figures of 104 MPGe city/90 MPGe highway/97 MPGe combined. With AWD, the extended-range numbers drop to 97 MPGe/84 MPGe/91 MPGe.
The AWD 480-hp GT is rated at 90 MPGe city/77 MPGe highway/84 MPGe combined. The GT Performance, with extra torque, is rated at 88 MPGe city/75 MPGe highway/82 MPGe combined.
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select (starting at $43,895)
The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select is now available, starting at $43,895.
With a somewhat overwhelming standard content list, this entry-level Mach-E is packed with value.
It features 18-inch aluminum wheels, LED taillights, auto on-off LED headlights, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a 10.2-inch color cluster display.
Also included are two 12-volt power ports, faux-leather seating, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a tilt-telescopic steering wheel, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Other features are heated power outboard mirrors with LED integrated turn signals, windshield-wiper de-icer, rain-sensing wipers, and nine airbags.
Its infotainment system has a 15.5-inch touchscreen, a 6-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, satellite radio capability, and a Wi-Fi hotspot with 10-device connections.
Also included are wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, navigation, FordPass Connect with Phone As A Key, and more.
Highlighting the driver aids is Ford Co-Pilot360 with forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist with steering, and blind-spot monitoring.
Other driver aids are high-beam assist, adaptive cruise control, driver alert warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear-park assist with automatic rear braking.
For $3,200, you can add the Comfort/Technology Package. It adds semi-autonomous driving, full self-parking, a hands-free tailgate, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and more.
Adding the $1,100 destination fee to the Select base price brings the total to $44,995. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to about $809 per month. See 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select models for sale
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select includes:
- Electric propulsion – This RWD EV offers AWD and a maximum range of 230 miles.
- 15.5-in. touchscreen – This huge display provides controls for virtually every operating system.
- Ford Co-Pilot360 – A comprehensive suite of driver aids, it includes everything from forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking to high-beam assist and adaptive cruise control.
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 (starting at $52,775)
The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 is now available, starting at $52,775.
Primarily an appearance package, the California Route 1 does add the Select’s Comfort/Technology features, which also includes a surround-view camera.
Adding the $1,100 destination fee to the California Route 1 base price equals $52,875. With no money down for 60 months at 3% interest, financing works out to about $950 per month. See 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 models for sale
2022 Ford Mustang California Route 1 includes:
- Extended range – The RWD version with the extended battery has a range of up to 314 miles.
- BlueCruise – A semi-autonomous driver aid, it helps the driver accelerate, brake, and steer the vehicle.
- Active Park Assist 2.0 – Shift into neutral, push a button, and the vehicle parks itself.
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium (starting at $49,100)
The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium is now available, starting at $49,100.
Deleting all of the California Route 1 appearance additions and the extended range, Premium does retain all of Select’s optional Comfort/Technology features.
To Select, Premium adds 19-in. aluminum wheels, a panoramic fixed glass roof, perforated faux-leather seating, and an 8-way power-adjustable passenger seat.
Also included are LED projector headlights, multicolor ambient interior lighting, and a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system.
Adding the Ice White Appearance Package ($1,195) gains you white interior and exterior elements and trim.
Adding the $1,100 destination fee to the Premium base price brings the total to $50,200. Financing with no money down for 60 months at 3% interest works out to a monthly payment of roughly $902. See 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium models for sale
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium includes:
- B&O audio system – This is a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen system, which includes a subwoofer.
- LED headlights – These are projector headlights with a wider beam than LED reflective headlights.
- Panoramic roof – This is a fixed-glass roof panel.
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT (starting at $61,995)
The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT is now available, starting at $61,995.
Losing BlueCruise, Active Park Assist 2.0, and the surround-view camera, the GT does get an extended-range battery with a range of up to 270 miles. It also provides AWD as standard.
GT also adds 20-in. aluminum wheels, red-painted brake calipers, sport seats, a unique steering wheel with copper accent stitching, and GT accents inside and out.
Also included is the Ford MagneRide Suspension System.
Adding the GT Performance battery will set you back $6,000. It doesn’t help the range, but it beefs up the torque, making the GT quicker.
Adding back in the BlueCruise, Active Park Assist 2.0, and surround-view camera will set you back $1,900.
Adding the $1,100 destination fee to the GT base price brings the total to $63,095. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to about $1,134 per month. See 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT models for sale
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT includes:
- eAWD – This is the AWD system optional on other Mach-E trims. It features an upgraded secondary electric motor on the front axle.
- MagneRide Suspension – This adaptive suspension constantly monitors road conditions and adjusts the dampers accordingly using magnetically controlled dampers.
- 20-inch wheels – These are machined-face aluminum wheels with black-painted pockets.
