When Ford first unleashed the Mustang Mach-E half a decade ago, the concept of a battery-electric crossover ‘Stang seemed like pure sacrilege. Today, not only has the market perhaps softened to the idea, but it’s even put them ahead of the curve.
First launched internationally for the 2021 model year before arriving in Australia in 2023, the ‘MY25.00’ version you see here marks the first major update for the Mach-E since it first broke the internet.
Revised suspension for rear-wheel drive models and added power for the top-rung GT headline the changes, along with a pricing structure that’s noticeably more affordable than when it first launched.
To sample the changes for ourselves, we headed to the Yarra Valley in Victoria, putting the Mach-E to the test on winding roads through Toolangi State Forest and even dodging planes on an operational runway in Coldstream.
As before, three variants are available, with the Select RWD kicking the range off at $65,990 before on-road costs. The Australia-only Premium RWD Extended Range sits in the middle of the lineup at $80,490 while the performance-focused GT AWD tops it at $98,490.
This pricing is as much as $14,000 lower for the entry-level Select compared to when the Mach-E first launched in July 2023 and $7000 lower than the initial December 2023 round of price reductions, although it’s a $1000 more than May 2024’s pricing floor.
Consider this an indicator of how EV prices have normalised now that the market has expanded so drastically in Australia. Both rear-wheel drive variants pack some big changes under the skin, most notably the introduction of a new, in-house-developed electric motor.
It produces 212kW and 525Nm, an increase of 14kW in the Select and 95Nm in both variants, but it is down 4kW on the old Premium model. Both variants also benefit from new suspension hardware and tuning that looks to provide a more comfortable ride.
This has been accomplished by fitting new springs, dampers, and sway bars and maintains it’s sporty feel. The Mach-E GT may feature unchanged MagneRide adaptive suspension, but it has received a major performance boost.
Its dual-motor setup now produces 434kW and 955Nm – increases of 76kW and 95Nm respectively. The battery packs fitted to each model are slightly different as well, using improved chemistry to extract more range and enable faster DC charging.
Well, at least that’s the case for the GT. The Select uses a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery which is up from 71kWh to 73kWh, although range remains unchanged at 470km on the WLTP test cycle.
The Premium – which, like the GT, uses nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) chemistry – sees a reduction in capacity from 91kWh to 88kWh while maintaining 600km range (WLTP). The charging time from 10-80 per cent has dropped from 45 to 36 minutes (150kW charger).
As for the GT, its NCM battery’s capacity remains 91kWh, but range has improved from 490km to 515km (WLTP). Under-body aerodynamic improvements, recalibrated software, and an efficient heat pump across the range have helped that too.
Beyond the many mechanical changes, the Mach-E has also been treated to a number of other subtle but meaningful changes to its curb appeal and comfort. Across the range, you’ll find new alloy wheel designs, along with body colour wheel arches on the Premium.
There’s a new grille design on the GT. Projector beam headlights are also now standard range-wide, while there’s a range of eight colour options, six of which are new. Shadow Black remains the no cost option.
Eruption Green, Molten Magenta, Terrain, Velocity Blue, Glacier Grey, Grabber Yellow, and Star White (the only other carry-over colour) are $700 extra. Inside, you’ll find more comfortable 10-way power-adjustable seating.
A redesigned centre console offers more storage space. Most mercifully, this means the rotary-dial gear selector has been replaced by a column-mounted shifter stalk. While the interior changes are seemingly subtle, there’s a definite improvement to cabin comfort.
It’s noticeable after first hopping behind the wheel, particularly when it comes to the seat design. Although the performance figures may pale in comparison to those of the GT, Select and Premium models offer plenty in the way of momentum.
Power delivery is as responsive as you’d expect from an EV, although the accelerator pedal has a decent feel to it, not being too much of an on-off switch. The new suspension setup in rear-drive variants also delivers a good on-road feel.
Even over big dips and bumps, body control is impressive with well-controlled suspension rebound. The handling is pretty tidy, too, with it feeling pleasantly neutral for the most part – although there is a fitting tendency to lean towards oversteer when pushed to the limit.
With that said, the ride in the Select felt like it was the most compliant, with the Premium sometimes feeling a little bit busy. That’s despite the suspension and wheel sizing being identical in both.
Different tyres (Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 EV for Select versus Continental Premium Contact6 for Premium) and more sprung weight from the Premium’s larger battery may be the difference-maker here.
The Brembo brakes in the Premium model also felt a little bit more sensitive than the Select’s standard brakes. In comparison, the Mach-E GT feels every bit the performance variant with a drastically firmer ride.
That’s the result of a combination of the MagneRide suspension and larger 21-inch wheels with low profile rubber, although it certainly corners tighter, harder, and flatter than the rear-drive models.
Thanks to the front motor introducing all-wheel drive into the mix, the GT claws its way out of corners with serious ferocity – although being a bit more savage with the throttle and tiller reveals it’ll still rotate in Mustang fashion.
While it already had impressive legs on it, a torque figure nearing four digits is enough to turn your brain to scrambled eggs with the right surface to put that power down. While we were able to stretch its legs a bit more at Coldstream Airfield, the surface was quite loose.
This meant we were unable to fully extract the best of it, although it didn’t kick up a fuss at all, tracking straight and true despite the slip. Consider this our plea to Ford Australia for an opportunity to do some further performance testing in better conditions at a later date.
As before, the Mustang Mach-E is covered by Ford’s 5-year unlimited kilometre warranty, while the battery pack has its own 8-year or 160,000km warranty. A Ford representative noted at the launch that some US customers have already accrued over 400,000km.
And that’s on the original battery. Perhaps the biggest question mark around the Mach-E, however, is just how many customers there will be for it, and Ford is well aware of the challenge it faces.
“The Australian car market is arguably the most competitive in the world,” Ford Australia marketing boss Ambrose Henderson told Exhaust Notes Australia at the local launch.
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“The Mustang Mach-E leverages off a global icon, so we see the customer for this car as someone who resonates with the idea of the Mustang,” he added.
“They love the drive and getting away on the weekend, not just going from A-to-B, but they also have that eco-minded consciousness. There are a lot of aerodynamically designed white boxes on wheels on the road today, and that’s not what we wanted to deliver.”
Henderson, a Mach-E GT owner himself, also added that each variant in the range is “clearly distinguished from each other” and so far, there has been “pretty much an even split between each of the three variants [and] we would expect that to continue”.
There’s no denying that the Mach-E is an increasingly niche player in our oversaturated market. As of October 2025, only 389 examples have been sold this year; 612 were sold by the same point last year en-route to 673 sales for 2024 in total.
While many of the Mustang Mach-E’s changes aren’t immediately obvious at first glance, they pay dividends. As before, it may not truly feel like a Mustang in the traditional sense, but this is an EV that does make for a rewarding drive, even as an enthusiast.
It’s a surprise a household name like Ford remains such a small player in this segment – especially when it’s this rewarding a drive. The Mustang badge may be a lot to overcome, but getting behind the wheel reveals this to be an impressive package.
The vehicles tested here were provided as part of a one-day Ford Australia launch event.
If they could get the cars in at 55, 65 and 75 I think they would have some success, as they are made in Mexico top dollar shouldn’t be warranted