Robert drives a Ford Mustang Mach-E 77kWh 2021.
This is Robert’s first electric car, he’s owned the Mustang Mach-E less than 1 year and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 5,000-10,000 miles and he achieves 250 miles from a full charge.
Why did you choose the Ford Mustang Mach-E?
- Was happy with my hybrid but wanted to go as ‘fully green’ as possible
- the car almost drives itself
- acceleration is fantastic
- ‘economy’ very good
quiet - looks good
- has proved to be completely reliable
- RECOMMENDED!!!
Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car
- Looks good/expensive
- acceleration
- safe.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car
- Suspension firm
- selection of ‘facilities’ almost completely LCD Screen-based
- delay in starting off because of auto-seat adjustment!
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
NONE!
What are the standout technological features of the car?
- Completely automatic!
- one-pedal braking
- fantastic acceleration
- gear changing is imperceivable
- comfortable
- almost completely silent
- roomy inside including boot and ‘frunk’ space
- looks attractive/expensive/muscular!
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
- auto/adaptive cruise control
- excellent ‘one pedal’ use (acceleration/braking)
- the SPACIOUS FRUNK (boot at the front) that can carry ice-cold products, including ice-cubes (drainage facility)!
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
Happy with what I have!
Home charging unit – outline both positive & negative elements
bp pulse 7kWh
Electricity supplier & tariff – outline both positive & negative elements
SSE Economy 7:
- Saves me money
- flexible within reason – this could include an extension of hours
- could be cheaper!
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
- ESB
- bp pulse
- Pod Point
- Monta
Not always available/working & apps are not always easy to use.
Insurer – outline both positive & negative elements
AXA – reasonably priced, efficient and dependable. Communication sometimes slow.
Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running a Ford Mustang Mach-E
Road tax, energy costs, servicing, insuring, maintenance & visiting fuel stations. Also, updates via the ‘cloud’ instead of having to visit the garage every time! Perhaps around £50 per month as I’m now retired.
