RWD Ford Mach-E To Compete With FWD Chevrolet Bolt EV
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Ford is currently prepping a brand-new all-electric vehicle called the Ford Mach-E, which is slated to compete with the Chevrolet Bolt EV when it finally hits the market. However, despite rivaling the Bolt, the Mach-E looks as though it will take a vastly different approach to electron-based motoring.
New details on the Ford Mach-E were revealed following a recent announcement that Ford customers would have access to a nationwide EV charging network. The announcement indicated that the new Ford Mach-E would come with a RWD configuration.
With a RWD platform and inspiration from the Mustang, the Ford Mach-E is shaping up to offer a decidedly performance-oriented flavor. Of course, this all stands in stark contrast to the FWD-based, practicality-focused Chevrolet Bolt.
Indeed, the Ford Mach-E looks as though it’ll be a much sexier offering in the all-electric segment. This will be Ford’s first real competitor for the Chevy Bolt, and the performance-oriented, RWD strategy will help to set it apart from its crosstown rival in a major way. In fact, Ford’s strategy is vaguely reminiscent of Tesla’s approach to gussying up the traditionally sterile world of EVs.
That said, there’s far more to a successful EV than slick marketing and claims of sporting intent. One of the biggest hurtles to widespread electric vehicle adoption remains range-per-charge, and on that front, the Ford Mach-E is tipped to offer upwards of 300 miles. That bests the 2020 Bolt EV, which is rated at an EPA-certified 259 miles, a 21-mile increase over the previous 2019 model year. However, the Mach-E’s 300-mile range looks to be part of a possible “extended battery” option, which means the base model Ford could be more in line with the Bolt’s 259-mile rating.
The new Ford Mach-E is expected to debut next month at the Los Angeles Auto Show. When it does, we’ll have a clearer picture of how it stacks up against the Bolt, so stay tuned.
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the ford mach-e will probably look sportier and it will have the $7500 tax credit.
the bolt’s brown paper bag design and $38K price tag spells trouble.
i get the feeling gm thought their autonomous vehicle tech would be ready by now and the bolt would be the roll out vehicle for that tech. so the bolt’s design makes sense if it had been intended as an autonomous taxi vehicle.
but that design isn’t going to compare well with the forthcoming competition.
No one pays MSRP for the Bolt. They can be found for under $30k. Also, the Bolt EUV will be out before Ford’s EV.
that might be good news for the consumer but i’d bet gm isn’t celebrating.
Not true. The Ford Mach-E will be officially announced November 17th, and on sale next year. Where is the Chevy Bolt EUV?
Interesting about the Mach E. Currently only the rwd Model 3 outselling Bolt and the Bolt will be all-new when Mach E hits dealerships. I also wonder is a gas version of Mach E is coming?..
Gas version of a car with Electric (well, “E”) right in it’s name? Seems unlikely.
Besides, you can just buy a Mustang. Those are Mustang inspired also.
A Mustang sedan?. thanks for the obvious input, now who have a real answer?.
I do think the MSRP of the Bolt turns people off before they ever realize how affordable the thing really is, though. As a Bolt owner it might help my resale value but it’s probably not good for sales
Anyway can we stop having “Bolt competitors” and “Tesla killers” (my word that phrase is old and tired). What I want to know is how well it will compete with gas cars. Which, this car is kinda unusual, I’m not sure which gas cars it competes with.
“You don’t need a bigger battery”
You don’t need a bigger battery when there is a charger every 50 miles.(Not at all yet, but as soon as Ford F150 EV is released, and the great midwest buys them, demand will prevail)
Right now, Tesla owners enjoy a charger every 150 miles or less.
https://electrek.co/2018/08/10/tesla-supercharger-cover-99-us-population-within-150-miles/
If every Tesla was within 150 miles, then they really only need 150 miles range, right?!?!
Imagine then, how many more cars they could make when all the range is within the range of a charger. You don’t NEED that range, you merely want it.
Now be honest, how often and uncomfortable is it to ride in a passenger 4 hours straight, no break, not even to (human) pit stop.
GM needs new EV’s ASAP.
The key to the future of EV products is this.
#1 don’t try to flood the market with a bunch of models that will not make a profit at a low price.
#2 Do try to sell more expensive models that are worthy of the price and will make a profit and hold enough volume to help reduce production cost that will lead to new cheaper products.
It is utter stupidity to flood the market with $35K small cars that if they had a gas engine would be $20K. You move few of them and make nothing on them.
Sell a more upscale vehicle that even at low volumes can sustain a price that will make money. Also you can use better systems and batteries that over time will come down in price. then you apply this to the cheaper models that need a lower price to make it.
This is why the idea of doing a Hummer EV would have a better chance of success than just pumping a Tahoe full of batteries and adding $20K to the price.
GM has already seen how difficult it is to make money on low priced EV products. On the other hand the higher price models give more flexibility and greater profits till the market grows.
In a day and age where less and less people can afford a new ICE car even less can afford a smaller EV model at an even higher price.
The Hybrid SUV models GM did sat and rotted on the lots till they were discounted way down. They never followed them up as there was no money there.
Tesla’s money was made mostly on the S model at the higher prices. They let it get old and now they have struggled to get enough volume on the 3 to make money. They really need to update the S into a new style and features to bring back interest into the car. That would help them much for investment into future products.
This Ford is just going to be another Volt or Bolt like model that will be sold in low volumes and fade away in a couple years.
RWD electric vehicles are inherently worse than other drive arrangements. Motors on the front allow for more regenerative braking and save your brakes from more wear. Electric vehicles should be FWD or AWD.
Made in Mexico? Pass. Why use a Mustang badge on a foreign made vehicle?