Is the 2025 Mustang Mach-E Falling Behind or Still Looking Sharp?

Ford Models Forum
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I heard Ford’s 2025 Mustang Mach-E has some upgrades, but it’s still missing a native NACS port. Thoughts?

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It seems like most complaints are about the charging port, but I think the other improvements are pretty solid, like the heat pump and lower MSRP. Plug issues can be fixed with an adapter anyway.

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Corey said:
It seems like most complaints are about the charging port, but I think the other improvements are pretty solid, like the heat pump and lower MSRP. Plug issues can be fixed with an adapter anyway.

Same here— I’ve been using both CCS1 and NACS with adapters over the last few months, and sometimes CCS1 has been more convenient for my routes. NACS might be the future, but depending on where you live and travel, you might be fine with CCS1.

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@Faith
A NACS port would be nice but isn’t a must for us. We have a Level 2 charger at home, so road trips are rare and using an adapter once in a while isn’t a huge deal.

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Addison said:
@Faith
A NACS port would be nice but isn’t a must for us. We have a Level 2 charger at home, so road trips are rare and using an adapter once in a while isn’t a huge deal.

Why are so many okay with adapters? They can reduce charging speeds, and there’s the risk of recalls. Spending so much on a car with an outdated charging port seems off.

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@Cassidy
I think CCS still works best for me since I have more access to CCS charging points at work and other places. Plus, adapters aren’t that bad if you get a quality one.

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Lauren said:
@Cassidy
I think CCS still works best for me since I have more access to CCS charging points at work and other places. Plus, adapters aren’t that bad if you get a quality one.

Every automaker’s moving to NACS, and adapters can’t match a built-in port’s performance. It’s a dated port on a car people are spending a lot on.

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@Cassidy
I get that, but for people who charge mostly at places that offer CCS, they’d actually need adapters more often with NACS. An adapter isn’t a deal-breaker.

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Lauren said:
@Cassidy
I get that, but for people who charge mostly at places that offer CCS, they’d actually need adapters more often with NACS. An adapter isn’t a deal-breaker.

Adapters for DC fast charging often heat up, leading to throttled charging speeds. It’s not like Level 2 adapters that stay cool and run fine.

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@Cassidy
Yeah, but not everyone relies heavily on fast chargers. For some, using an adapter is no biggie if most of their charging happens at home.

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@Faith
One issue with CCS is how hit or miss some of the chargers are. Some brands like ChargePoint work well, but others are less reliable.

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Terryanne said:
@Faith
One issue with CCS is how hit or miss some of the chargers are. Some brands like ChargePoint work well, but others are less reliable.

evGO has been pretty crowded, and many of their chargers are often broken.

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Terryanne said:
@Faith
One issue with CCS is how hit or miss some of the chargers are. Some brands like ChargePoint work well, but others are less reliable.

Changing the port handle won’t change the issues with unreliable hardware.

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@Faith
People rave about Tesla’s network, but I did a long trip without needing it. They’re good, but not a necessity.

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Piper said:
@Faith
People rave about Tesla’s network, but I did a long trip without needing it. They’re good, but not a necessity.

Depends on the route. Some places, like Dallas to Santa Fe, practically require NACS.

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@green
Exactly. Having access to both networks can make a big difference on certain trips.

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Piper said:
@Faith
People rave about Tesla’s network, but I did a long trip without needing it. They’re good, but not a necessity.

Where I live, CCS is more common than NACS, so it’s all about location.

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@Faith
I hope the improvement in CCS networks will encourage other automakers to reconsider Tesla partnerships. I often see Tesla owners using non-Tesla chargers when they’re closer or more convenient.

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@Honor
Even if we end up using adapters more, NACS seems like the future plug standard, so I’m okay with it.

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Faith said:
@Honor
Even if we end up using adapters more, NACS seems like the future plug standard, so I’m okay with it.

Exactly. Using an adapter on the rare public charging trip isn’t a big deal, and with each network having its issues, it’s manageable.