Mach-E for newbies

[RockwallRick]

What kind of bike do you have? I have a Juiced hyper scorpion. I love that thing, I can work my ass off if I want or just hit the throttle and have fun.

I have a Radrover. On flat roads I mostly just pedal without assist but then I will use the pedal assist for going uphill. The throttle is nice when I want to quickly cross over a busy road.

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[alexgorod]

you’ll have six months at least to read this board before it delivers

@Lord Polymath - take my advice - don't read too much about problems that people have, read more about how much they love the car (I still hope to join them in a couple of months and meanwhile trying to follow my own advice)

 

[Lord Polymath]

I have a Radrover. On flat roads I mostly just pedal without assist but then I will use the pedal assist for going uphill. The throttle is nice when I want to quickly cross over a busy road.

Awesome bike!

 

[JSeis]

The one speed planetary drive spools up beyond 10,000 rpm which means instant seamless torque. I find our MME a very good quality EUV (Electric Utility Vehicle) with a quality of feel Lincoln should be jealous of. I enjoy it’s quiet tone and I commute nearly 90 miles RT a day and I save about $16 a day (in gas $$) over my TT EcoBoost Flex. Charge at night on a 40 amp circuit using the Ford provided charger. PAAK takes getting used to and I’ve used it only straight for 2 months with no issues. The Co-Pilot 360 safety features also take getting used and work very well though I’m not looking for a self driving vehicle so this iteration is fine (No BlueCruise is fine for me). It has more room than you’d think. We bought an AWD Select off the lot by chance and saved thousands over higher content, saved thousands on a trade in, saved thousands in an EV Tax Credit. A very good deal all around. We’ve inexpensive power at $.0634/KWh so that’s a really good double deal.

 

[Peaceowl]

I'm completely new to the EV world and was wondering if anyone has a good website or resource for learning about them. I'm somewhat familiar with caring for lithium-ion batteries because I use high powered flashlights and have an e-bike, but an electric vehicle is on another level. From charging to battery care to what happens when it's really cold outside - I have so many questions I don't know where to start.
Thanks for any help/suggestions!

https://www.ford.com/support/vehicle/2021/Ford/Mustang Mach-E/how-to-videos/video-library/

 

[JohnnyForensic]

@Lord Polymath - take my advice - don't read too much about problems that people have, read more about how much they love the car (I still hope to join them in a couple of months and meanwhile trying to follow my own advice)

Absolutely. I hated waiting five months after ordering. Then I sat here and read post after post of things going wrong with the people who got theirs. I felt terrible for them and got cold feet for myself. I loved the car I had and thought many times that I was making a mistake.

Flash forward five months to delivery and I absolutely love it. It’s the most fun car I’ve ever driven, and it holds its own against my previous favorite Acuras and VWs. It’s an absolute blast and I’m really happy I have it. I wish such good fortune on you all.

 

[SnBGC]

The one speed planetary drive spools up beyond 10,000 rpm which means instant seamless torque. I find our MME a very good quality EUV (Electric Utility Vehicle) with a quality of feel Lincoln should be jealous of. I enjoy it’s quiet tone and I commute nearly 90 miles RT a day and I save about $16 a day (in gas $$) over my TT EcoBoost Flex. Charge at night on a 40 amp circuit using the Ford provided charger. PAAK takes getting used to and I’ve used it only straight for 2 months with no issues. The Co-Pilot 360 safety features also take getting used and work very well though I’m not looking for a self driving vehicle so this iteration is fine (No BlueCruise is fine for me). It has more room than you’d think. We bought an AWD Select off the lot by chance and saved thousands over higher content, saved thousands on a trade in, saved thousands in an EV Tax Credit. A very good deal all around. We’ve inexpensive power at $.0634/KWh so that’s a really good double deal.

Glad you are enjoying it. The car should save you quite a bit with those driving habits. I calculated well over $3600 in savings over 6 months of use so far.

I tell people that EVs are bigger on the inside because they don't need room for an engine, transmission, fuel tank, exhaust etc. Doctor Who fans get the reference.

 

[c max]

Glad you are enjoying it. The car should save you quite a bit with those driving habits. I calculated well over $3600 in savings over 6 months of use so far.

I tell people that EVs are bigger on the inside because they don't need room for an engine, transmission, fuel tank, exhaust etc. Doctor Who fans get the reference.

but less room if you have K-9 with you....

 

[timbop]

Glad you are enjoying it. The car should save you quite a bit with those driving habits. I calculated well over $3600 in savings over 6 months of use so far.

I tell people that EVs are bigger on the inside because they don't need room for an engine, transmission, fuel tank, exhaust etc. Doctor Who fans get the reference.

So you're saying the Mach-E is a rolling phone booth?

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