MUSTANG MACH-E RWD POV REVIEW AFTER SPENDING 10K MILES IN VARIOUS TRIMS

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After 10,000 miles across various trims, the reviewer finds the Mustang Mach-E, specifically the RWD California Route 1, to be a competent EV SUV with excellent range, capable of over 300 miles in real-world conditions. The reviewer praises its comfortable highway ride, spacious interior, and the tactile rotary dial for infotainment. However, significant criticisms are leveled against its charging curve, which exhibits a steep drop-off after 80% and a peculiar time-based de-rating system. The reviewer also notes a "miniscule delay" in pedal inputs, making smooth low-speed driving difficult, and a "bouncy" rear suspension that compromises handling and leads to premature thermal throttling when driven hard. The inability to fully disable traction control for spirited driving is also a major disappointment for a vehicle bearing the Mustang name. While acknowledging its strengths as a daily commuter and road-tripper for the average consumer, the reviewer concludes that it falls short of true Mustang performance expectations, especially when compared to its combustion-engine counterparts or more performance-oriented EVs.