HOW BAD IS AN ELECTRIC CAR ROAD TRIP IN THE MACH-E?

EV Channels Review

Matt Maran undertook an 800-mile roundtrip road trip in his 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range AWD to assess the reality of EV road-tripping. Despite initial concerns about charging infrastructure reliability and navigation bugs with the Ford app, the journey proved surprisingly smooth. Maran highlighted that charging stops, when planned around family needs like diaper changes and meals, were no more inconvenient than traditional gas station stops. While one Electrify America charger initially failed, a backup was available, and subsequent charging experiences were positive, often with the car ready before the family. The reviewer noted that advertised charging speeds are optimistic and depend heavily on battery state, but overall, the Mach-E performed reliably and comfortably. The integration of Apple Maps with CarPlay for navigation and range prediction was a welcome, albeit slightly buggy, improvement over the Ford app. Maran concludes that EV road trips are feasible and not the nightmare often portrayed, offering a positive counterpoint to common negative narratives, provided charging stations are functional and not overcrowded.