Took a 2024 Mach-E Premium for a test drive. The battery was at 11%, and when the salesperson told me, ‘Go ahead, see what it can do,’ I stepped on it… but nothing really happened. I figured it was because of the low charge, but I was surprised there wasn’t any warning about reduced power. Has anyone else run into this?
Salespeople like to push for a test drive even when the car isn’t in the best condition for one. Low battery can really affect performance.
Luke said:
Salespeople like to push for a test drive even when the car isn’t in the best condition for one. Low battery can really affect performance.
Yeah, that sounds about right for most car salespeople.
@Terry
Agreed. Every time I’ve bought a car, I knew more about it than the salesperson. I always end up explaining the features to them instead of the other way around.
@Terry
I had to explain features to the salesperson that my old truck had.
Loveness said:
@Terry
I had to explain features to the salesperson that my old truck had.
Same here. The only times I’ve met salespeople who really knew their stuff were at Tesla and Rivian. My experience with the Mach-E was not great.
@Sky
That’s disappointing. I had a great experience when I picked up my 2022. The salesperson took the time to go over everything. But in my area, a lot of new cars are EVs, so maybe that’s why they’re more prepared.
Had a similar experience when I first drove one. The battery was at 5%, and it felt sluggish compared to the Volvo EV I had just tested. Went to another dealer, made sure the car had a decent charge, and it was a completely different experience. If you can, try again with a better-charged one. The Mach-E isn’t a slow car when it has enough power.
@Derrick
Yeah, makes a huge difference. At low charge, these cars don’t perform the way they should.
Luke said:
@Derrick
Yeah, makes a huge difference. At low charge, these cars don’t perform the way they should.
Exactly. I have the premium model, and it’s a beast when charged properly. I came from a Macan GTS, which had a bit of turbo lag, so I love the instant torque on the Mach-E.
My 2022 and 2024 models didn’t give any warning until about 20 miles left, but I could feel the power drop way before that.
Sasha said:
My 2022 and 2024 models didn’t give any warning until about 20 miles left, but I could feel the power drop way before that.
My GT starts limiting power when the charge gets around 60%. Not a lot, just enough that if you know what to look for, you can tell you’re not getting full performance. Still, it has plenty of power.
@JANET
I mostly use my Mach-E for daily driving. I switched from an X5M to an EV, and I have a few other Mustangs at home, so it seemed like a fun choice. Saves me about $300 a week on gas, so that alone makes it worth it. But if I’m being honest, the performance doesn’t blow me away. Off the line, it’s quick, but it drops off fast. On the highway, pretty much any sporty car will pass it with no problem. The top speed is too low for my liking. My old X5M was limited to 192 mph, and even that felt faster from 0-60. I find it a little frustrating that Hyundai and Kia are doing better in performance SUVs than Ford.
Sasha said:
My 2022 and 2024 models didn’t give any warning until about 20 miles left, but I could feel the power drop way before that.
You can change the distance at which the low battery warning comes on.
@Wesley
Yeah, but my options are only 50 miles, 30 miles, and 20 miles. My 2022 was the AWD Select SR, and my 2024 is the AWD Extended Range Select. Maybe the premium and GT versions have more options?
@Sasha
That sounds right. I don’t remember the exact numbers, but that’s in the ballpark.