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Ford\u2019s forgotten electric car gets a wild-looking new special edition. Time to face the ultimate test<\/p>\n
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Words<\/b><\/span> Ted Welford [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/05\/fqvevqfsq324.jpg” title_text=”fqvevqfsq324″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_class=”text-with-dropcap” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n There’s no point in crying over spilt milk, but it’s hard to come to terms with the fact that Ford of Europe seems to have lost its way when it comes to passenger cars. The hugely popular and much-loved Fiesta is no more, and the once-popular Focus will follow it to oblivion later this year. Mondeo, Galaxy, Ka\u2026 all gone. Instead we have a muddle of crossovers, vans, van-based cars, pick-ups, and a weirdly small choice of EVs.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Still, we are where we are. For reasons best known to itself, Ford’s non-van electric line-up in Europe consists of the new Gen-E version of the Puma, the VW-based Explorer and Capri, and the Mustang Mach-E.<\/p>\n When the Mach-E was revealed in 2019 it caused some controversy, especially in the US. Using the Mustang name on an SUV-style car was always going to be divisive, but even more so on one that\u2019s electric. That said, the fuss around the Mach-E was nothing compared to the fury provoked more recently when Ford pulled exactly the same trick with the Capri: take the name of a coupe held in some affection and slap it on a coupe-SUV derived from the Explorer, itself based on the VW ID. 4.<\/p>\n Although the Ford hardcore didn’t care for it, the Mustang Mach-E won some admirers for its tech-filled interior, long electric range and agreeable styling. Globally it now outsells the combustion Mustang, although in the UK it’s never really caused much of a stir. The Capri is a similar size to the Mach-E, so Ford now has two cars that effectively compete against each other. Both face a multitude of good rivals, including the best-selling Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”car-pullquote” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|800||on|||||” text_font_size=”22px” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||5px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n ‘This Rally package moves it even further away from the proper Mustang’<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/05\/08-Mach-e-19.jpg” title_text=”08 Mach e 19″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Prices for the Mustang Mach-E start from \u00a350,830 (roughtly \u00a37000 more than a Capri, though generous discounts aren’t hard to find) for a RWD Select model with a 292-mile range. The version offering most miles per charge is the RWD Premium Extended Range, with a claimed 373-mile range and a \u00a351,890 starting price. If range is less of a concern, the GT might float your boat. Equipped with the larger 91kWh battery, it also gets a significant 480bhp and 700lb ft of torque from its twin electric motors, enabling a rapid 3.6-second 0-62mph time and top speed capped at 124mph.<\/p>\n The car we’re driving here is the limited-edition Rally version of the GT, clearly designed to stir up fresh interest in an easily overlooked car, and to tie in with Ford’s global push to ‘own off-road’. The Rally version is essentially a \u00a32250 option pack, available only on the GT, that brings white 19-inch rally-inspired wheels with all-terrain tyres, a ridiculous rear spoiler, 20mm raised suspension and a supposed \u2018rallycross\u2019 tune to its adaptive dampers.<\/p>\n It’s not cheap, at almost \u00a380k. Is it worth it? We took it for a proper drive to see if it justifies the cost, and whether it’s good enough to overcome all the qualms about Ford’s curious strategies.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”small-subhead” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700||on|||||” text_font_size=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n A 360\u00ba look around the car<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”img-col-v1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n By the eccentric standards of electric SUVs, even a basic Mach-E is quite a good-looking car, in a conventional sort of way. It\u2019s not a phrase Ford uses, but we regard it as a coupe-SUV \u2013 so it’s roomy but not boxy \u2013 and we struggle to get upset by the token nods to the proper Mustang, which amount to the horse emblem at the front and rear, and smart LED rear lights that aren\u2019t too dissimilar from the real thing’s.<\/p>\n This Rally package moves it even further away from the proper Mustang, and helps it stand out from the crowd, which won’t be to everyone’s taste, but of course plainer versions remain available. It’s the only rally-themed EV on the market, for better or worse (although others have got as far as the concept stage). Highlights for us include a fantastic set of white 19-inch alloys, which certainly have some OZ Racing inspiration to them and look purposeful on chunky Michelin all-terrain tyres.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/05\/07-Mach-E-5.jpg” title_text=”07 Mach E 5″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The Rally is also the only Mach-E you can have painted in this ridiculously bright Grabber Yellow that makes fluorescent jackets look like tweed. And let’s not forget the racing stripes and massive bodykit. It\u2019s a bit \u2018Halfords meets the world of electric cars\u2019 but it\u2019s hard not to admire Ford for going ahead and putting it out there.<\/p>\n The Mach-E sits on a bespoke EV platform that remains unique to it; a car from before the time Ford thought the way ahead was to buy Volkswagen\u2019s tech. It’s a big car with a reasonably roomy cabin, and an unusually long nose for an EV, giving space for a proper usable frunk.<\/p>\n Inside, Ford clearly took much of its inspiration from Tesla, not least with the huge portrait-format touchscreen that dominates the interior. Considering the Mach-E was revealed more than five years ago, it\u2019s stood the test of time well, whereas some rivals of a similar age now look a bit old-hat.<\/p>\n You get a few more physical buttons than in a Tesla, though the screen has an irritating lag that is absent from most new cars. The Rally and other versions of the GT get smart white-painted leather sports seats that are comfortable on longer trips. The general standard of materials isn’t bad, but the quality falls short of what you expect on a \u00a375,000 car. At the Mach-E\u2019s \u00a343,000 starting price the materials are passable, but when the invoice is firmly in mid-range BMW and Mercedes territory, hard plastics just don\u2019t cut it. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”small-subhead” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700||on|||||” text_font_size=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n What\u2019s it like to drive?<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”img-col-v1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Our test of the Mach-E GT Rally took us from Peterborough under the English Channel on LeShuttle (formerly Eurotunnel) into Calais and then immediately west across France\u2019s northern coast. It\u2019s the type of journey not designed for a performance EV, but the Mach-E was largely impressive throughout the trip. With comfy seats, excellent driver-assistance features and effortless performance, it lives up to the \u2018GT\u2019 in its name. Well, largely, as the wind noise from the door mirrors is far too pronounced, getting irksome at France\u2019s autoroute limit of 130km\/h, or around 80mph.<\/p>\n Even by EV standards the Mach-E feels brisk, with its Untamed drive mode unlocking maximum potential. It feels even quicker than its 3.6sec 0-62mph time suggests, yet it\u2019s easy to modulate and control the acceleration. Other modes are Active and Whisper. We assumed Whisper would be a fun-sapping \u2018range\u2019 mode, but after some experimentation it became our default setting, where car and driver were happiest.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/05\/06-Mach-E-8.jpg” title_text=”06 Mach E 8″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/05\/03-Mach-E-7.jpg” title_text=”03 Mach E 7″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/05\/02-Mach-e-26.jpg” title_text=”02 Mach e 26″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Up the pace and the Mach-E GT Rally starts to feel more alive and engaging. It has a lot of the positive qualities traditionally associated with good Fords, such as its elasticated steering feel with a decent weight to it (though only in Untamed mode), and limited bodyroll. On the road, grip levels quickly run out because of the Rally’s use of all-terrain tyres, often accompanied by the sound of squealing rubber. The rear doesn\u2019t take much provocation before it steps out, and we imagine it could prove a bit of a handful in colder, wet conditions (our testing was during an April heatwave).<\/p>\n The ride is an improvement over a regular Mach-E GT\u2019s, helped by that extra suspension travel and extra tyre sidewall. But it retains some of the standard car\u2019s flaws. For instance, you can often hear clunks from the suspension as it deals with road imperfections, even if you can\u2019t always feel them. The ride is quite at bouncy at low speeds, too, only really settling when you’ve picked up the pace.<\/p>\n The Rally package has unlocked an extra degree of usability. It doesn’t sound much, but a 20mm increase in ride height and the new underbody shields mean you aren\u2019t too afraid to take it off the beaten track. It\u2019s by no means a serious off-roader \u2013 most of the Rally pack is skin deep \u2013 and still has limited ground clearance, but on a dirt or gravelly surface there\u2019s the potential for serious fun as the rear lets go.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/flatplan-plus-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/05\/04-Mach-E-2.jpg” title_text=”04 Mach E 2″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_class=”small-subhead” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700||on|||||” text_font_size=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n How practical is it to live with?<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The Mach-E is, externally, Ford\u2019s largest EV (excluding anything that’s a van or van-derived), though it isn\u2019t as roomy as a Capri. It was a car conceived with style seemingly prioritised ahead of spaciousness, with its 402-litre boot far smaller than almost every rival. That said, the frunk under the bonnet is a very useful size at 100 litres, and is perfect for keeping charging cables out of the way. You can also unlock it with the key, a bit like a Porsche and indeed some past Fords, without having to faff around pulling any bonnet releases.<\/p>\n Rear seat space is adequate but no more, with a tapered roofline and small windows making it feel more cramped. There\u2019s a good deal of space up front, though, with a low centre console area making the cabin feel open \u2013 in comparison a Tesla Model Y, for example, feels quite hemmed-in.<\/p>\n In terms of range, Ford claims 316 miles from this GT Rally, but around 240 miles is more likely what you\u2019ll get from a charge, with an efficiency figure of 2.8 miles per kWh recorded in our testing. A regular Mach-E in RWD Extended Range form is the better choice where range is concerned, with Ford claiming up to 379 miles, which remains competitive. What\u2019s not so competitive is the Mach-E\u2019s 150kW charging ability, which at 36 minutes for a charge from 10 to 80 per cent looks slow next to many rivals. A Kia EV6 can do that in half the time.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”car-pullquote” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|800||on|||||” text_font_size=”22px” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||5px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n ‘With a declared five miles of range remaining it says \u2018Charger distance critical\u2019’<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”small-subhead” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700||on|||||” text_font_size=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Any cool tech?<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Though the Mach-E might have been revealed more than a half decade ago, in many ways it still feels quite modern even compared to newer rivals. The 15.5-inch touchscreen still takes pride of place inside, and while lacking the responsiveness of a Tesla or Hyundai system it\u2019s easy enough to use.<\/p>\n But the Mach-E\u2019s trump card is its BlueCruise feature, which makes it the only car in the UK with legal \u2018hands-off\u2019 adaptive cruise control. You must still keep your eyes on the road, but on most motorways in most circumstances it will do the driving for you. It\u2019s a \u00a31200 one-time extra, or it can be bought as a subscription. Even Tesla\u2019s so-called AutoPilot can\u2019t work \u2018hands-off\u2019 yet in the UK.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”small-subhead” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700||on|||||” text_font_size=”12px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n What about when the range gets low?<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The first alert to tell you that you\u2019re running low comes on at 12 per cent, saying ‘Low battery range’. Then there\u2019s nothing until you get to six per cent. You can clear the message from the digital instrument cluster by pressing the \u2018OK\u2019 button on the steering wheel. Full performance is no longer available, but it’s still pretty brisk.<\/p>\n You then get a \u2018chargers unreachable\u2019 message on the touchscreen. It says: \u2018Nearest charger is outside of your range. Plan to find a local power outlet where you can charge.\u2019 You’re prompted to a find a charger or clear the message. (Why aren’t we panicking? Because we’re assuming there’s some built-in slack, and in any case we’re just about within range of the chargers in our office car park, which aren\u2019t listed on the nav.) We can\u2019t help but feel this message came on far too late, and should be displayed when the first range warning bongs.<\/p>\n With a declared five miles of range remaining it says \u2018Charger distance critical\u2019 on the screen, and is now claiming \u2018Nearest charger is near the edge of your range. Find a charger or risk running out of energy.’ The battery charge percentage drops to zero while still reading three miles of EV range remaining, with persistent \u2018Chargers unreachable\u2019 messages from here on, as the range read-out then drops to zero. While acceleration is now limited, much to our surprise it will sit at 70mph as we dive off the A1 into our office car park charging points.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_class=”final-reckoning” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ divider_weight=”3px” module_class=”divider-thin” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||5px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text module_class=”rundown-ranking” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#d19707″ header_2_font_size=”36px” header_3_font=”|700||on|||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#d19707″ header_3_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|800||on|||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”40px” custom_padding=”10px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ divider_weight=”3px” module_class=”divider-thin” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||5px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The Mustang Mach-E GT Rally is one of those rare electric cars with character.<\/p>\n Even if it might not be a great electric car, or indeed Ford\u2019s best EV (that\u2019s the Explorer), the Mustang Mach-E is a car from a time when Ford seemed to still have ambition and some confidence in its own abilities, rather than relying on VW Group tech as its basis.<\/p>\n The standard Mach-E is far from perfect, with a firm ride, limited space and an interior that doesn\u2019t live up to the price, but this GT Rally adds loads of character and some fun into the mix. Whether you love or hate how it looks, it\u2019s memorable and far from a copycat, unlike so many of its on-paper competitors. That definitely adds to the feelgood factor.<\/p>\n If you want a fun, fairly roomy, quite quick EV that looks like nothing else, it deserves considering as long as you\u2019re prepared to live with its drawbacks. 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<\/span>Photography<\/b><\/span> Stuart Collins<\/span><\/p>\nThe Final Reckoning<\/h3>\n
Car with character<\/h2>\n
What’s the line-up?<\/h3>\n
Data<\/h3>\n
Powertrain<\/b> 91kWh battery, two e-motors, all-wheel drive
Performance<\/b> 480bhp, 700lb ft, 3.6sec 0-62mph, 124mph
Weight<\/b> 2348kg
Efficiency<\/b> 3.2 miles per kWh, 316-mile range, 0g\/km CO2
Length\/width\/height<\/b> 4743\/1881\/1633mm
Boot capacity<\/b> 402 litres (seats up) plus 100-litre frunk<\/span><\/p>\n