MachTee
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Having owned my Model 3 dual motor (long range) for nearly 3 years now, I test drove a Mach E today and came away very impressed. I was mainly interested to see its efficiency numbers. I drove the car for 22.7 miles, about 12 of which was highway going 70-75MPH, rest was local roads 40-50MPH, with the climate control at 70F on auto. Outside temperature was around 85. The average for the drive was 3.7mi/kWh (or 270Wh/mile, what I'm used to seeing in the Tesla) which I thought was decent. I was expecting it to be higher based on some readings about how supposedly inefficient the Mach E is. For comparison, I have nearly 45K miles on my Model 3, the lifetime average currently sits 262Wh/mile which includes 3 full winters of driving. However, the numbers don't usually add up in the Model 3. Earlier this week the car consumed 40% of the charge to drive 95 miles averaging 260Wh/mile. The car is rated for 310 miles based on 245Wh/mile. No, I have never gotten anywhere close to 310 miles out of my Model 3.
Anyway, the Mach E I drove was at 85% SoC with 205 miles showing before I drove off. At the end of my test drive, it was showing 79% with 196 miles. So it seems my short drive already helped this car raise its GOM The funny thing was, the salesman told me it was a standard range car I was driving, and seeing the numbers I saw I was ready to buy the car on the spot When I got back to the dealership, I asked him again if he's sure it's a standard range and he once again said yes. I asked if there was any exterior differentiating feature, and then he pointed out the X on the door. It was an extended range car.
The Mach E is far quieter than my Model 3. Road noise is like completely absent in comparison. Visibility in the Mach E is far better, especially through the rear view mirror. I like the controls in the Mach E far better, such as the ability to see much more information on the main 15.5" screen with the 3 live info tabs along with the main display, never mind the screen behind the steering wheel. Oh how about that dedicated wiper control that I've been missing lol, which if the Mach E has a dedicated rain sensor kind of makes having the dedicated wiper control unnecessary.
Power wise, I punched it a few times and thought the power was more than plenty. Yes the dual motor Model 3 pulls harder and at higher speeds, but I'm way over that, getting old. Admittedly though I thought I was driving the standard range Mach E, so I was expecting more from the extended range. The one pedal driving took me no time to adjust to, but it felt like the friction brakes grabs a bit abruptly right before the car completes to a complete stop. Ride quality is far plusher than the Model 3 which I definitely now prefer, getting old lol. The Model 3 feels very rough and stiff when running over expansion joints and such, whereas the Mach E soaks it up like a pillow.
The knowledge of the salesman though is lacking to say the least. He insisted that the standard range and extended range have the same power. When I asked about the $2500 Ford cash through Ford Option, he said it only applies to cars that I order from Ford directly. Knowing that was BS I didn't press further.
I am seriously considering trading for the Mach E. I do have couple of questions. Being that 10% of the battery is reserved, would it be safe for the battery if I charged it to 90% on a regular basis? Regarding the $2500 Ford cash, does it apply to all Mach E models and is participation up to the individual dealership?
Anyway, the Mach E I drove was at 85% SoC with 205 miles showing before I drove off. At the end of my test drive, it was showing 79% with 196 miles. So it seems my short drive already helped this car raise its GOM The funny thing was, the salesman told me it was a standard range car I was driving, and seeing the numbers I saw I was ready to buy the car on the spot When I got back to the dealership, I asked him again if he's sure it's a standard range and he once again said yes. I asked if there was any exterior differentiating feature, and then he pointed out the X on the door. It was an extended range car.
The Mach E is far quieter than my Model 3. Road noise is like completely absent in comparison. Visibility in the Mach E is far better, especially through the rear view mirror. I like the controls in the Mach E far better, such as the ability to see much more information on the main 15.5" screen with the 3 live info tabs along with the main display, never mind the screen behind the steering wheel. Oh how about that dedicated wiper control that I've been missing lol, which if the Mach E has a dedicated rain sensor kind of makes having the dedicated wiper control unnecessary.
Power wise, I punched it a few times and thought the power was more than plenty. Yes the dual motor Model 3 pulls harder and at higher speeds, but I'm way over that, getting old. Admittedly though I thought I was driving the standard range Mach E, so I was expecting more from the extended range. The one pedal driving took me no time to adjust to, but it felt like the friction brakes grabs a bit abruptly right before the car completes to a complete stop. Ride quality is far plusher than the Model 3 which I definitely now prefer, getting old lol. The Model 3 feels very rough and stiff when running over expansion joints and such, whereas the Mach E soaks it up like a pillow.
The knowledge of the salesman though is lacking to say the least. He insisted that the standard range and extended range have the same power. When I asked about the $2500 Ford cash through Ford Option, he said it only applies to cars that I order from Ford directly. Knowing that was BS I didn't press further.
I am seriously considering trading for the Mach E. I do have couple of questions. Being that 10% of the battery is reserved, would it be safe for the battery if I charged it to 90% on a regular basis? Regarding the $2500 Ford cash, does it apply to all Mach E models and is participation up to the individual dealership?
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