Earlier this month, a prototype for the upcoming Ford Mustang-inspired electric crossover, which may receive the Mach-E name, was spied leaving General Motors’ Milford Proving Ground test center in Michigan—a potential sign that GM and the Blue Oval are collaborating on EVs in an attempt to bring the fight to Tesla and other brands with performance-focused, battery-powered crossover offerings.
It’s still unclear why the Ford Mustang-inspired electric crossover paid a visit to Milford, but this week alleged CAD drawings of the crossover leaked online via the All Car News Facebook page, bringing the production version of the EV into focus. All Car News also drew up some renderings of the electric crossover based on the alleged CAD leaks, showing off the vehicle’s Mustang-inspired front fascia and Mustang taillights.
We know GM is working on a new electric crossover in the way of the Bolt EUV, but our intel suggests it will be a family crossover rather than a Tesla-fighting performance model like the so-called Mach-E. The Mach-E will also be RWD, while the Bolt EV and the EUV are/will be FWD. While the aforementioned spy photos could be a sign that GM is tapping Ford to help it bring a fully electric performance crossover to market, we are still left wondering if GM will indeed have an answer for the Mach-E one day.
GM’s national agreement with the UAW will see the automaker allocate production of a series of new electric vehicles to the Detroit-Hamtramck plant in Metro Detroit, but rumors indicate the BT1-based electric vehicles set to be built there won’t really be rivals for the Mach-E. GM has already said Detroit-Hamtramck will build an electric pickup truck (expected to fall under the GMC brand) and media reports suggest an electric Hummer SUV and an electric Cadillac crossover are also in the cards. While we wouldn’t be surprised if the Cadillac EV had a good amount of performance on tap, it will likely be priced well above the Mach-E, as it will be a luxury vehicle.
Our sister publication Ford Authority says the Mach-E will have a maximum range of around 300 miles. Bill Ford has also said the vehicle will “go like hell,” so the high-performance nature of the crossover isn’t just a rumor—it’s been confirmed by Ford. It’s not clear how much it will cost, but in our opinion, the automaker can’t justify charging too much for it, seeing as the wickedly fast Tesla Model 3 Performance starts at less than $50,000.
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Putting Mustang tail and headlamps does not make it a Mustang or an SUV.
GM needs to not resort to any tricks like this and just build, style and price the EV to be the best it can be.
The Buick EV show crossover was very good looking. If they can just try to bring it close to production they will be fine.
Right now the science project looking small cars and high prices are killers.
Even if they cost more make them look good and make them bigger to appeal to people able to pay more till cost come down.
The segment of the market that will grow faster and profitable is not the entry level yet. People are not going to pay twice the price for a Sonic sized car.
Hybrids are not growing in popularity as they are not cheap either.
If Ford does not price this right and make money on this the Mustang looks will matter little.
GM would rather waste the opportunity of having the first affordable ev with a decent range on the Bolt. They believe for a successful EV it has to be awkward and ugly.
GM would rather build a Camaro crossover, tarnish the Blazer name and build an ugly EV.
Lately they just keep making mistakes after mistakes. The competition however, is not making mistakes.
Mustang, electric and CUV SHOULD NEVER BE USED IN THE SAME SENTENCE.
Well I hate to break it to you but Mustang and Camaro EV’s are coming sooner than you think. It is the inevitable.
And I have zero issue with a Maker stating one of their vehicles was inspired design wise by another vehicle. How many times does GM state that a certain sedan or CUV was and or is inspired by Camaro or Corvette? So why can’t Ford say it is inspired by the Mustang design?
To add to that the coupe market is shrinking in which I’m a firm advocate for the Vette SUV/sedan sub-brand for Chevy. It cost money to produce a inexpensive 2-door and the more it’s subsided the better, CD6 will be the Mustang’s new platform so it makes sense to have a Mustang based 4-door hatch.
Challenger would cease to exist if it wasn’t for the Charger/300 for a platform and Ram 1500 for drivetrain.
Yes, they can be used in the same sentence when all of then are being produced by Ford in one unit. GM has NOTHING to compete with!
Media members that have already seen it say it is pretty sweet.
The numbers on this if accurate by Ford are pretty impressive as well. GM has now fallen behind not only VW but Ford as well in the EV race. GM better be sandbagging s serious EV onslaught in the next half a year or so. It is not lloking good as of right now though. Ford and VW went the RWD route and if rumors are true, GM will most likely continue to go FWD for Chevy EV’s and RWD for Cadillac. I personally do not like that strategy but I will wait and see what happens.
Prepare for the new new new new newest Cadillac. It’s different this time, again.
I’m getting pretty tired of the Camaro and Mustang design language. My only issue with this ev is the continuation of this design. If all of their future product consists of Mustang copies, how soon will this look get REALLY tired? If all of the GM product lines copied the new Camaro front end, I would soon switch to something else, quick!
The real question is whether or not the market at large shares your opinion. I would be willing to bet that they do not. In other words, more Mustang and more Camaro on non-Mustang and non-Camaro models is a good thing for most people.
We already have a Blazer that contains traits of a Camaro in the grill and Tail lamps. But they took it a step farther and did not try to completely mimic the entire look.
GM is using the Family look as they did in the 60’s then they applied round tail lamps on many of their models. But they did not call any of them after a Corvette.
The real trouble is all the brands are looking for the next step for the performance coupe as the formula of a cheap, RED, two door performance coupe is no longer viable.
They are all looking for the next thing up and it may be the mid size sport utility as in the Wrangler, Bronco and what ever GM chooses.
After this they are looking for the EV version of a fun and cool vehicle but price is still an issue as are charging etc. Time will tell as they try new things and see what sticks with the public as prices come down at some point in the future.
But if this Ford here is priced over $40K it will still struggle in the market. Also the car based Cross overs are strong in Europe but in America they just have never taken root.
Alex I sent you an e mail on a topic I hope you can check into. It keeps popping up. It may be our friend in Down Down Detroit again that needs attention.