It will be interesting to see real world cold weather results. From my impression LPF was not as good in cold weather. And its interesting, the Tesla that went LPF are noticeably slower then regular, whereas the SR is getting a power/performance bump...
Thanks for posting this information Mark. Good news.Today's news:
- Ford is re-opening its order banks for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E on Wednesday as completed plant upgrades support production ramp in the second half of 2023, with feature improvements on the way – including increased range for standard range battery models to a targeted EPA-estimated range of 250 miles for RWD and 226 miles for eAWD.
- All standard range models will now be powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. This change allows the eAWD configuration to gain an additional 45 horsepower and improves the targeted EPA range estimates for standard range RWD and eAWD configurations.
- In addition to increased range and power, standard range models can now charge to 100% more frequently via AC home charging. When on the road, DC fast charging to 80 percent battery capacity from 10 percent is 33 minutes, a 5-minute reduction when compared to previous standard range models.
- BlueCruise will be available with the choice to experience the technology with a complimentary 90-day trial since all Mustang Mach-E SUVs will be built with the necessary hardware for the capability. This provides customers the opportunity to try it during the initial months of vehicle ownership and subsequently activate it through a subscription at the time of their choosing. Customers can still include a 3-year subscription as part of the vehicle purchase, if they prefer.
- The Mustang Mach-E vehicles delivered will include BlueCruise 1.2 with handsfree lane and other software improvements.
- The Mustang Mach-E still qualifies for potential Inflation Reduction Act federal tax credits in 2023 of $3,750.
- The Ford+ Plan lays out 2023 as the year we will scale our current EV lineup. As we scale production, we are able to be more retail cost competitive. The updated pricing of Mustang Mach-E can be viewed below.
- Customers who have ordered a vehicle between Jan. 30 and May 1, 2023 and have not taken delivery, will receive an incentive offer from their dealer at delivery.
UPDATED PRICING
Model Current MSRP Updated MSRP +/- Select RWD Standard Range $45,995 $42,995 ($3,000) Select AWD Standard Range $48,995 $45,995 ($3,000) California Route 1 AWD Extended Range $57,995 $56,995 ($1,000) Premium RWD Standard Range $50,995 $46,995 ($4,000) Premium AWD Standard Range $53,995 $49,995 ($4,000) GT AWD Extended Range $63,995 $59,995 ($4,000) Options Extended Range Battery for Premium $7,000 $7,000 $ - Mustang Nite Pony Package $800 $800 $ - GT Performance Edition Package $6,000 $5,000 ($1,000) BlueCruise 1.2 (3 years included) $1,900 $2,100 $200 Comfort Package Lite $ n/a $1,500 $ -
Technical Specs PDF
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE:
FORD RE-OPENS ORDERS FOR MUSTANG MACH-E WITH HIGHER EPA EST. RANGE, BLUECRUISE 1.2 HANDS-FREE TECH, LOWER PRICING
DEARBORN, Mich., May 2, 2023 – Ford is re-opening its order banks for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E on Wednesday as completed plant upgrades support production ramp in the second half of 2023, with feature improvements on the way – including increased range for standard range battery models to a targeted EPA-estimated range of 250 miles for RWD and 226 miles for eAWD.
- Ford Mustang® Mach-E® ramps up production to help reduce customer wait times and to take advantage of lower costs to reduce prices across the board
- Standard range models to increase to a targeted EPA-estimated range of up to 250 miles and offer faster DC charging times*
- New “try, then buy” choice to experience BlueCruise hands-free highway driving** with a complimentary 90-day connected service plan before purchasing a subscription to activate the hands-free driving technology named the top-rated active driving assistance system by Consumer Reports†
The production increase for Mustang Mach-E in the second half of this year is part of Ford’s plan to scale electric vehicles and make them more accessible and affordable for customers.
Ford also offers EV customers a full-size truck with the F-150 Lightning and the E-Transit van.
All standard range models will now be powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. This change allows the eAWD configuration to gain an additional 45 horsepower and improves the targeted EPA range estimates for standard range RWD and eAWD configurations. In addition to increased range and power, standard range models can now charge to 100% more frequently via AC home charging. When on the road, DC fast charging to 80 percent battery capacity from 10 percent is 33 minutes, a 5-minute reduction when compared to previous standard range models † †.
BlueCruise, which enables hands-free driving on highways, now will be available with the choice to experience the technology with a complimentary 90-day trial since all Mustang Mach-E SUVs will be built with the necessary hardware for the capability. This provides customers the opportunity to try it during the initial months of vehicle ownership and subsequently activate it through a subscription at the time of their choosing. Customers can still include a 3-year subscription as part of the vehicle purchase, if they prefer.
Ford has built an in-house team dedicated to constantly improve BlueCruise – adding features and enhancing performance with a more natural driving feel. The new features of BlueCruise 1.2 include hands-free lane changes when requested by the driver tapping the turn signal. In-Lane Repositioning ability helps keep the vehicle in its lane while subtly shifting position away from vehicles in adjacent lanes – especially helpful when next to bigger vehicles such as semis.
BlueCruise is now equipped on 199,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles in North America and customers have accumulated more than 70 million hands-free miles driven with the technology. Consumer Reports named BlueCruise its top-rated Active Driving Assistance System.
It looks like they are just the wheels which used to be optional for the Select. They have a picture on the Ford website when you view the Premium:
There was a recent post with a quote from the new owner's manual. If the 8th position of your VIN has a 4 or 5, it'll have the LFP battery.
Cool. I hadn't checked that, yet. The Select has 18" wheels while the new Premium SR wheels are 19" but maybe they are in the same style just bigger.It looks like they are just the wheels which used to be optional for the Select. They have a picture on the Ford website when you view the Premium:
No, but it has a frunk button in FP (but not FB)
And you will have to pay an additional $2100 if you want BlueCruise.
Very doubtful since the press release specifically addresses orders that have NOT yet taken delivery.
I sure hope so. I waited over a year for mine. Didn’t get the full tax credit and now they slash the price. It’s like Ford is taunting me personally.
