Mach-e trims - panoramic roof vs range

[Dana]

Am I right in that you can't get a long range Mach-e with a steel roof? I would be very pleased to learn that I read the trim levels incorrectly. Some find panoramic roofs too hot in the summer. In fact on Teslas some are adding film to both sides, and it costs $$. Unless if Ford has some very special glass both UVA and heat waves are likely to penetrate making it uncomfortable for some and requiring more energy to cool and heat the cabin, thereby cutting into range somewhat. The longest range for ID.4's is 250 miles, but at least it is available with a metal roof. The other thing, in a rollover, and even EV's can roll, the steel roof may be stronger, or at least reduce injuries from flying glass. We'll know more about that next year as both the Mach-e and ID.4 are to be crash tested by NHTSA.

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[shutterbug]

Am I right in that you can't get a long range Mach-e with a steel roof?

GT will have LR battery and normal roof.

 

[Dana]

GT will have LR battery and normal roof.

Thanks, but it's a pricey EV. I drive about 25k miles a year and like simple and functional EV's.

 

[stroszek]

Glass won't be less safe than a normal thin steel roof because in both cases it's the pillars that actually provide rollover protection and the glass is laminated or tempered so it won't shatter.

 

[darren]

If I remembered correctly, the California route 1 doesn't has glass roof. That might be a better choice for you. Simple and long range.

 

[shutterbug]

If I remembered correctly, the California route 1 doesn't has glass roof. That might be a better choice for you. Simple and long range.

It does have glass roof:

 

[timbop]

If I remembered correctly, the California route 1 doesn't has glass roof. That might be a better choice for you. Simple and long range.

The route 1 has a glass roof. The only 2 versions with metal roof are the Select and GT. The Select cannot have an ER battery, the GT only has ER battery.

 

[DBC]

The Chevy Bolt has a metal roof, will get 260 miles of range, is $10K less than either a ID4 or a MME, and has been crash tested, achieving a 5 star rating.

Simple solution if you want simple.

 

[Dana]

I have a 2017 Bolt with about 80k on it, and yes, it's a good car with no problems, except that it just got a battery recall for a few fires. And the newer Bolts have a longer range than mine which is great. However, it is a bit on the small side for me, esp. for cargo. The infrastructure is so bad on Bay Area freeways that on bridge transitions the little car just about goes airborn. I need a heavier car with a longer wheelbase, like the Mach-e or ID.4. Hope Ford reconsiders their trim levels. The Rout 1 would be great with a metal roof option.

 

[timbop]

Unless if Ford has some very special glass both UVA and heat waves are likely to penetrate making it uncomfortable

In fact the panoramic roof does block infrared and UV.

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

Things like these will be available soon after the car hits the streets.

Get a Route 1, Head south towards Santa Cruz on 17, stop in Ben Lomond for coffee, swing back to Highway 1 in your Route 1. Recharge down in Monterey or Big Sur. Wash, rinse, repeat.


https://www.tesmanian.com/products/ford-mustang-mach-e-glass-roof-sunshade

 

[trutolife27]

Things like these will be available soon after the car hits the streets.

Get a Route 1, Head south towards Santa Cruz on 17, stop in Ben Lomond for coffee, swing back to Highway 1 in your Route 1. Recharge down in Monterey or Big Sur. Wash, rinse, repeat.


https://www.tesmanian.com/products/ford-mustang-mach-e-glass-roof-sunshade

this is already on my list to buy. There will be so much after market product.

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

this is already on my list to buy. There will be so much after market product.

I'm quite literally not worried about the sunroof, not even for the runs down to and around Kona. If it's too hot on the head, things like this will help. There are going to be so many worthwhile options that really are best left to the end customer.

If I still lived in California, I'd be doing exactly that drive.

 

[trutolife27]

I'm quite literally not worried about the sunroof, not even for the runs down to and around Kona. If it's too hot on the head, things like this will help. There are going to be so many worthwhile options that really are best left to the end customer.

If I still lived in California, I'd be doing exactly that drive.

It's not hot. the uv tint works great. More for me just to have in case need to keep people from seeing in. Airport parking things like that.

 

[janitorjim]

thought that said pandemic roof

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