LAMBORGHINI HURACAN STO, BMW M5 CS, MUSTANG MACH-E GT, FORD BRONCO RAPTOR UNVEILED | EPISODE 33

EV Channels Review

The Mustang Mach-E GT is a visually appealing electric SUV, but its performance is significantly hampered by aggressive, time-based power limitations. While the GT trim offers a more aggressive appearance and better suspension than the standard Mach-E, the reviewer found that flooring the accelerator for more than five seconds, or exceeding 72 mph, triggers a power cap. This limitation, which the reviewer believes is not due to thermal issues but an arbitrary algorithm, severely impacts the car's ability to sustain high-speed performance, even against less powerful gasoline cars. The reviewer argues that Ford should either manage power more intelligently, similar to Tesla's track mode, or simply rate the car's horsepower more accurately, as the advertised 480 hp is rarely achievable. Despite these performance drawbacks, the reviewer acknowledges the Mach-E GT's good range (around 200 miles) and attractive styling, but ultimately questions the 'GT' badging given its inability to perform sustained 'GT' duties.