All-electric SUVs are becoming more and more common on Australian roads. And Ford Australia will soon bring its all-electric Mustang Mach-E to local shores to join a range of other SUVs with electric power.
There is no better time than now to compare the new Mustang Mach-E with some of its closest rivals. In this latest spec battle, Chasing Cars has pitted four rear-drive electric SUVs against each other to see which comes out on top on the spec sheet.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E will go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2023
For this exercise, we’ll look at the following base model variants:
Let’s get stuck in!
The Tesla Model Y will be a big competitor for the Mach-E
How much do the models differ in terms of price?
Starting with the upcoming Mustang Mach-E Select, pricing will start from $79,990 before on-road costs, however the highest-spec all-paw GT will cost $107,665 before on-road costs.
Next up is the Tesla Model Y RWD which is priced from $65,400 before on-road costs . The flagship all-wheel-drive Performance costs $91,400 before on-road costs.
The Kia EV6 Air is the most affordable variant in the EV6 range
The Kia EV6 Air RWD, meanwhile, is priced from $72,590 before on-road costs, while its much more expensive dual-motor EV6 GT performance flagship costs $99,590 before on-road costs.
Lastly, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 in rear-drive Dynamiq guise currently costs $72,000 before on-road costs, while its high-spec AWD cousin will cost buyers $84,981 before on-road costs.
This means that the Ford Mustang Mach-E is the most expensive of this EV group by some margin.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 shares its platform with the Kia EV6
Standard specs compared
The Ford Mustang Mach-E in standard Select guise includes the following features as standard:
- 15.5-inch centre touchscreen
- 10.2-inch instrument cluster
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 19-inch alloy wheels with aero covers
- LED headlights
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Artificial leather seats
- Bang and Olufsen 10-speaker sound system
- 360-degree camera
The Ford Mustang Mach-E Select is priced from $79,990 before on-road costs
Next up is the Tesla Model Y, which in base guise features the following:
- 15-inch centre touchscreen
- Glass roof
- Wireless phone charging
- Vegan leather interior
- 13-speaker premium audio sound system
- 128GB storage device
- Electric front seats with heating
- Four USB-C ports
Model Y comes standard with a glass roof and 15-inch touchscreen
The Kia EV6 Air follows along with the following standard specification:
- 12.3-inch touchscreen
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Six-speaker sound system
- Satellite navigation
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Three USB-A and USB-C ports
- Electric front seats
- Dual-zone climate control
All of the EV electric cars in this list are rear-wheel drive
And finally, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Dynamiq has the following features as standard:
- 12.3-inch touchscreen
- 12.3-inch instrument cluster
- BOSE eight-speaker sound system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- V2L capability
- Remote start
- Smart key
- Leather appointed seats
In terms of specifications, each vehicle seems to be pretty equally weighted in terms of standard kit.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 gains a Bose eight-speaker sound system
Which car has the best battery range?
Ford has stated that the Mustang Mach-E Select will have a WLTP range of 470km and will be fitted with a 71kWh battery pack.
Tesla states that its entry-level Model Y rear-wheel drive has a 455km WLTP range and uses a 57.5kWh usable battery pack.
Hyundai’s E-GMP platform
The Kia EV6 Air RWD has a claimed 528km of WLTP range thanks to a 77.4kWh battery pack.
Finally, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Dynamiq uses the same 77.4kWh battery pack as the Kia EV6, which provides a claimed 507km (WLTP) range.
So, it’s the EV6 Air that comes out on top as the entry-level electric SUV with the best claimed range at 528km. However, it must be noted that these are claimed figures only and not real-world figures.
The Ford Mustang Mach E uses a 71kWh battery pack in base specification
How fast are these electric SUVs?
If you want to be the master of traffic light acceleration runs, then check out the 0-100km/h times for each of the SUVs down below:
Ford Mustang Mach-E Select – 6.6 seconds
Tesla Model Y RWD – 6.9 seconds
The Tesla Model Y being driven at the Chasing Cars production facility
Kia EV6 Air – 7.3 seconds
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Dynamiq – 7.3 seconds
The Mustang Mach-E takes the cake with the fastest claimed 0-100km/h time, however the rest of the pack won’t be too far behind. As with range data above, these are claimed figures.
Final verdict
Buying a full-electric SUV in 2023 means that you will get a well-specified vehicle for your financial investment.
The Tesla Model Y is the most popular EV in Australia at the moment
The South Korean Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 make for pretty good value with great electric range and plenty of standard equipment. The Tesla Model Y, however, offers a lot for the least amount of money at $65,400 before on-road costs.
It’s not hard to see how the Tesla Model Y has become such a big seller on Australian shores.
After all, it’s currently the best-selling electric car locally.
The electric Ford Mustang Mach-E is set to arrive in Australia during the fourth quarter of 2023.
