praxiscat
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- Christine
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- Mustang Mach-E, Tesla Model 3
It should be noted, the real world range on the Mach E ER models are actually significantly better than the Model Y. Ford was OVERLY conservative with their estimates. Sometimes by as much as 70 miles in their favor. Tesla on the other hand is overly optimistic, often by even more. Typical real world range of the LR AWD tesla is around 250, and for the performance it is 220ish, this is a 70-100 mile difference from their EPA range. Typical real world range of a Mach E ER RWD is 350, and AWD ER over 300. So yeah, the Tesla is line with the real world values people are seeing from the Select Mach-E, but nowhere close to the Extended Range ones Ford offers. So I would be even more specific with people on this, don't trust the EPA range numbers, because they are on two different ends. Likewise ford seems to have some type of really good adaptive algorithm in the vehicle to help with range. I think this may be one area where Ford may have Tesla beat.
I should note, I drove both when I was deciding which one to get, and make no mistake, the Tesla is a fast car, and probably faster off the line. But I think if one must get a Tesla, it should be a Model 3. To me the Mach E is the better vehicle between it and the Y. The Mach-E is more comfortable, its easier to drive, quieter, smoother ride, etc. It has better paint, a better build quality, etc. While I do like the infotainment system on the Tesla more, I actually like the vehicle speedometer on the Mach-E. The actual experience driving the Mach E to me as a whole was better in the MME. To me, the Mach-E ER is the best electric crossover for the money, hands down.
Now mind you, my Husband is going to keep his Tesla Model 3 around. In fact I like the Model 3 a ton more than I like the Y. Its what a compact sports sedan should be. I like the Mustang Mach E more though. Ford nailed what this type of crossover vehicle should be about more than the Y.
EDIT: I should note, the $10,000 price on the driver automation features for the Tesla is absurd. Its like standard on the Premium ER MME model I ordered, and would be a $2k add on to a GT.
I should note, I drove both when I was deciding which one to get, and make no mistake, the Tesla is a fast car, and probably faster off the line. But I think if one must get a Tesla, it should be a Model 3. To me the Mach E is the better vehicle between it and the Y. The Mach-E is more comfortable, its easier to drive, quieter, smoother ride, etc. It has better paint, a better build quality, etc. While I do like the infotainment system on the Tesla more, I actually like the vehicle speedometer on the Mach-E. The actual experience driving the Mach E to me as a whole was better in the MME. To me, the Mach-E ER is the best electric crossover for the money, hands down.
Now mind you, my Husband is going to keep his Tesla Model 3 around. In fact I like the Model 3 a ton more than I like the Y. Its what a compact sports sedan should be. I like the Mustang Mach E more though. Ford nailed what this type of crossover vehicle should be about more than the Y.
EDIT: I should note, the $10,000 price on the driver automation features for the Tesla is absurd. Its like standard on the Premium ER MME model I ordered, and would be a $2k add on to a GT.
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