MUSTANG MACH-E ROAD TRIP FROM LOS ANGELES TO COLORADO! A BETTER EXPERIENCE ON THE RETURN TRIP?

EV Channels Review

The reviewer details a road trip from Los Angeles to Colorado in the Ford Mustang Mach-E, highlighting significant improvements on the return journey compared to the trip out. Key issues encountered on the outbound trip, such as frequent charging interruptions and "vehicle protocol errors," were largely absent on the return. The reviewer found that using the Electrify America app to manually activate chargers, rather than relying on Plug & Charge, resolved many of these issues. However, the Mach-E's charging curve remains a point of contention, with rapid power drops after 80% charge and generally slower speeds compared to competitors like the Porsche Taycan. Cold weather performance was tested, showing moderate charging speeds (around 56 kW at 40°F) which, while not ideal, were deemed acceptable with proper planning. The reviewer also noted a critical safety flaw in the Co-Pilot 360 system, which failed to maintain distance in mild adverse weather, posing a significant risk. Despite the charging quirks and the Co-Pilot issue, the return trip was deemed a "flawless charging session" experience, suggesting that with the right approach (manual app activation), the Mach-E can be a viable road trip vehicle, albeit with a less than optimal charging experience.