Standard Range 73kWh Select SUV 5dr Electric Automatic (268 ps)

With its strong range, performance and good practicality, the Mach-E looks like great on paper. The execution isn't quite up to scratch, though. For example, the driving experience (especially true of examples prior to spring 2022) lags behind class leaders.

The entry-level trim comes with plenty of standard equipment, including LED headlights, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a heated windscreen, wireless phone-charging, front and rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera. This is our pick of the trims.

This entry-level, rear-wheel-drive Mustang Mach-E is our pick. The 68kWh (useable) standard range battery and motor set-up produces a respectable 265bhp and will officially take you 273 miles on a single charge – we made that 211 miles in the real world. And it's quicker than a Volkswagen ID.4 Pro Performance, turning out 0-62mph in 6.9sec. The all-wheel-drive version has the same power and accelerates quicker (6.3sec 0-62mph) but its range drops to 248 miles.

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