2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended Review

By Peter Tran, EditorUpdated September 2, 2026MethodologySources: NHTSA, EPA, EIA
80
out of 100
A-
#23 of 182 suvs · class median 63
Reliability75
25% of overall
Efficiency77
25% of overall
Economics84
50% of overall

What drives the score

Reliability75/100

NHTSA recall rate0.0 campaigns/yr 88

0 recall campaigns across 1 model year on record.

Documented owner issuesNot yet curated 60

No curated issue list yet — scored neutrally rather than assumed clean.

Battery degradation1.6% / yr 68

Brand-level curve — no model-specific dataset yet.

Efficiency77/100

EPA efficiency3.42 mi/kWh 83

Miles per kWh vs other SUVs. Drives every cost figure on this site.

EPA range320 mi 91

Rated combined range. Expect 20-30% less in freezing weather.

Fast-charge speed62 mi / 10 min 51

Peak 150 kW, derated to a realistic 10-80% average.

Economics84/100

Energy cost per mile6.8¢/mi 83

80% home at 17¢/kWh, 20% public DC at 48¢/kWh (US averages).

Fuel savings vs gas rival$1,662/yr 96

Against the Ford Bronco (19 MPG) at $3.92/gal, 12,000 mi/yr.

Battery value at risk$198/yr 71

Pack capacity lost each year, valued at $132/kWh replacement cost.

Road-trip charging cost$14.03 / 100 mi 83

Cost of 100 miles bought entirely at public DC fast chargers.

Ownership numbers at a glance

Energy cost per mile
6.8¢
Annual energy cost (12k mi)
$814
Fuel savings vs gas rival
$1,662/yr
Fast-charge speed
62 mi per 10 min
Battery value lost per year
$198
NHTSA recall campaigns
0

Assumes 12,000 mi/yr, 80% home charging at $0.17/kWh and public DC at $0.48/kWh, gas at $3.92/gal. Scoring model v1.0.

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