Mach E Alternatives

[sparky82]

I am in the last 6 months of my Mach-E lease. Overall, the car has been great. Yes, there have been some recalls, and the occasional " Why have you told me the speed limit is 100mph in a 60 mph zone? " But I have enjoyed having it and the adventures we have done together.

Now the downside: I wish I had gone for the longer-range versions. The range, especially when on motorways, is a little frustrating, and the charging speed too, but some of that is still down to the EV charging network and my right foot. I was thinking about leasing another Mach-E, and I would have gone for the GT version, only to find it's no longer on the Ford website, and the only cars available to lease are current stock. Has anyone else noticed that the GT seems to have disappeared?

So I am now having to look at the Audi Q6 E-Tron, BMW iX3, and the Mercedes GLC as alternatives instead, which I am honestly finding rather sad. Looks like Ford is running the Mach-E down for the Explorer and CapriSun.

Sorry for this bit of a moan, but I feel rather sad as the Mach-E is one of the better-looking EVs out there; most are rather boxy and boring. I will miss this companion; I hope whoever owns it next gets just as much enjoyment.

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[Billyk24]

Motorways? As if your in England? If so, just allow European members to comment.

 

[RickMachE]

Motorways? As if your in England? If so, just allow European members to comment.

UK section of forum....

 

[Teslaeata]

" Why have you told me the speed limit is 100mph in a 60 mph zone? "

You been on A38 off the M1 then?

 

[Teslaeata]

I am in the last 6 months of my Mach-E lease. Overall, the car has been great. Yes, there have been some recalls, and the occasional " Why have you told me the speed limit is 100mph in a 60 mph zone? " But I have enjoyed having it and the adventures we have done together.

Now the downside: I wish I had gone for the longer-range versions. The range, especially when on motorways, is a little frustrating, and the charging speed too, but some of that is still down to the EV charging network and my right foot. I was thinking about leasing another Mach-E, and I would have gone for the GT version, only to find it's no longer on the Ford website, and the only cars available to lease are current stock. Has anyone else noticed that the GT seems to have disappeared?

So I am now having to look at the Audi Q6 E-Tron, BMW iX3, and the Mercedes GLC as alternatives instead, which I am honestly finding rather sad. Looks like Ford is running the Mach-E down for the Explorer and CapriSun.

Sorry for this bit of a moan, but I feel rather sad as the Mach-E is one of the better-looking EVs out there; most are rather boxy and boring. I will miss this companion; I hope whoever owns it next gets just as much enjoyment.

I hope they do something with a MMe as I’m ready to pull the trigger on something like a rally GT.

Can’t bring myself to buy a Porsche or Ferrari, wouldn’t be seen dead in a Beemer or a Merc, would struggle to be tempted by an Audi/VAG though could be tempted by a Skoda at a push if they sort reliability & support out, will NEVER buy any JLR products, couldn’t buy a Lotus as they always remind me of cheap dodgy kit cars though I’m certain the new ones aren’t but don’t trust their potential to stay in business.

So, blue oval company, it’s down to you to see what you do over the next few months with the still drop-dead gorgeous Mustang Mach-e.

I love mine so much I’d be hard pressed to let it go without a really good alternative.

Over 5 yrs and 128,000 miles I’ve become quite attached to it.

 

[Chrisbriding]

I don't know if it's an option in your neck of the woods, but my husband recently got a Rivian Quad and while it certainly is boxy, that thing is wicked fast. Faster than my Mach-E , with a lot more range (nearly 1.5x) and charges much faster too. The Mach-E handles better, IMO, but there's no denying how much faster the Rivian is.

My neighbor leased an Audi E-tron (not sure of the model) and turned it back in after 2 years. She now drives a BMW hybrid thing. I've had bad luck with Audis and will never buy another one.

 

[Tetburyman]

When I bought my MME, the other EV candidates of interest to me were Kia and Hyundai models. I am sure they are for sale in the UK and recommend taking a look.

 

[corradoborg]

I upgraded from a leased SR Premium to a GT this year, and can't remcommend it enough. But I'm in the U.S. and I didn't continue leasing - I purchased the GT.

Are there really no GTs available for lease in the UK? Maybe go for an ER Premium, if they're easier to find. It's still an upgrade from your SR Select, with a lot of good features.

 

[sparky82]

You been on A38 off the M1 then?

Yes i had that a couple of times different roads as well so not sure why its doing it

 

[sparky82]

I upgraded from a leased SR Premium to a GT this year, and can't recommend it enough. But I'm in the U.S. and I didn't continue leasing - I purchased the GT.

Are there really no GTs available for lease in the UK? Maybe go for an ER Premium, if they're easier to find. It's still an upgrade from your SR Select, with a lot of good features.

Yeah, the GT isn't an option new from Ford on their site anymore, and leasing sites only have models that are in the country. I was hoping to put a factory order in to get it delivered in time for my current one to be handed back, i might have been even silly on gone for the Rally spec

I did think about the premium, but they don't really look much different, i like the extra styling that the GT has, so it's either hope that there is a fairly new GT that's in stock at the time of renewal, which is either unlikely, or it's going to be a spec nobody wants, or look for other options.

I've driven the Capri a couple of times on test drives, and honestly it's just rubbish. It felt cheap and really rubbish to drive; the handling was like the 90s Escort, and even though it's meant to be on par or bigger than the Mach E it felt small.

So sadly, I think I will be handing back the Mach-E and walking away from Ford; I really don't think they care about European customers anymore, especially the British customers who grew up with Fords everywhere.

 

[Teslaeata]

Yes i had that a couple of times different roads as well so not sure why its doing it

I call it Tesco shopping trolley syndrome: does what it wants, goes where it wants, when it wants and how it wants

 

[corradoborg]

Yeah, the GT isn't an option new from Ford on their site anymore, and leasing sites only have models that are in the country. I was hoping to put a factory order in to get it delivered in time for my current one to be handed back, i might have been even silly on gone for the Rally spec

I wonder if this is a model year thing? They may simply not be planning to build any more MY26 RHD cars in GT trim. If you can afford to wait a bit, maybe the GT will become available again with the 2027 model year.

I did think about the premium, but they don't really look much different, i like the extra styling that the GT has, so it's either hope that there is a fairly new GT that's in stock at the time of renewal, which is either unlikely, or it's going to be a spec nobody wants, or look for other options.

I don't suppose they offer the "Sport Appearance Package" in the UK, do they? Here in the US, this package changes the front fascia, wheels, and interior of a Premium into those of a GT, but without the GT power and suspension.

I've driven the Capri a couple of times on test drives, and honestly it's just rubbish. It felt cheap and really rubbish to drive; the handling was like the 90s Escort, and even though it's meant to be on par or bigger than the Mach E it felt small.

So sadly, I think I will be handing back the Mach-E and walking away from Ford; I really don't think they care about European customers anymore, especially the British customers who grew up with Fords everywhere.

Good luck in your search. Sorry Ford isn't willing to sell you what you want.

 

[dan_meh]

Motorways? As if your in England? If so, just allow European members to comment.

Also “bit of a moan.”

I had a Welsh manager who used to say this all the time in retro meetings. “We’re going to talk about what didn’t go well. It’s ok to have a bit of a moan, but let’s keep it productive.”

Why is it always “a bit?”

 

[NY_Cade69]

Take a look over on this thread, folks have been waiting for months for their Mach-E (especially the GT)
Ford may already know that they won't be able to fulfill any more GT orders for MY 2026 for the UK...

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/list-of-2026-orders-and-times.51816/page-46

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