In recent years, there has been a significant uptick in electric vehicle (EV) purchases. It is now common for most major automakers to offer either a hybrid or EV version of their flagship models.
This raises the ongoing question: Is it time to own an EV? Uncertainty has long surrounded that decision, with concerns such as whether the vehicle can be charged at home and how long it takes, whether charging stations are readily available while on the road, and perhaps most frequently, whether owning an EV is more cost-effective than a traditional gas-powered car in the long run. After spending a few weeks with the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, I can comfortably say that now, more than ever, is the best time to step into EV ownership.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT is a five-seat SUV that packs a serious punch, and it was a thrill to drive as it marked my first experience behind the wheel of an electric vehicle. I’ve always admired the Ford Mustang, and the Mach-E’s design has intrigued me for some time. Finally getting the chance to drive it gave me a clearer understanding of what makes this EV stand out.
One of the first questions people asked when they heard I was reviewing the car was whether it’s fast. The answer is yes: this EV is quick and handles exceptionally well. The GT model I tested comes standard with 600 pound-feet of torque and 480 horsepower. As a newcomer to EV driving, I was surprised by how effortlessly it accelerated — at times, almost alarmingly so. I’m used to shifting gears and feeling the RPMs rise, but with the Mustang Mach-E GT you press the pedal and suddenly you’re flying down the road.
Drivers can choose from three drive modes: Whisper, Engage and Unbridled. Each adjusts acceleration, steering response and sound settings. I mostly used Engage, which I felt offered the best balance. The Mustang Mach-E is a performance-oriented SUV that also delivers a comfortable ride. The cockpit felt more spacious than expected, and I enjoyed the overall driving experience. The only downside for me was the touchscreen media hub in the centre console. I prefer tactile buttons, and relying on the screen to control features like climate settings, seat warmers, and steering wheel heat wasn’t ideal.
On a full charge you will be getting an average range of 300km to 450km, and for the way I drive this was more than enough. The Mach-E GT came with a level one (120 volt) charger that can be plugged into any wall outlet, with this, you’ll be able to charge the vehicle overnight but you won’t be able to get a full charge.
On my first overnight charge with the cable I only gained about 35% charge while being plugged in for about 15 or so hours. Now, this obviously isn’t ideal for anyone but as an potential EV owner you do have options when it comes to getting a level 2 (240/208 volt) charger installed in your home. Charging an EV is a critical part of ownership, whether it is done at home, at work or while out shopping. We have now reached a point where charging options are available in most public places.
That convenience comes with one of the more frustrating aspects of public charging: variety. While there are more stations than ever, they are operated by several different companies, so drivers often need to research which provider to use before heading out. Apps such as PlugShare make the process easier by showing which charging stations are available in your area, or along your route. From there, you can prepare the corresponding app to handle payment and begin charging your vehicle.
“The Ford Mustang Mach-E is a sports SUV that offers not only great performance but also a very comfortable driving experience as well.”
A frustrating part of this is that not only do you have to get charged for charging your EV at the charging station, but you’re also still having to pay full price to park your car as well in some cases. I went out for a friend’s birthday dinner with my wife and we parked at a Green-P in Toronto that offered charging stations. We scanned the Green-P app to pay for parking, then had to pay again to charge the Mach-E GT.
This ultimately ended up costing us about $30 total to park. I opted for the fast charging versus the level 2 due to the fact that the Mach-E GT was at 43% charge when we drove into the city. With this fast charger, the EV was fully charged in only an hour and that was truly impressive.
This time around I didn’t make any long trips with the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, but I did get stuck in city traffic a lot. Thankfully I was able to mitigate this stress with the help of Bluecruise. I really enjoyed this feature when I was driving the 2025 Ford Expedition Platinum Edition. As a refresher, Bluecruise serves as an advanced automatic cruise control that allows for auto lane switch when prompted as well as hands free driving with active lane assist.
As mentioned, the seats in the Mach-E were really comfortable so sitting down in bumper to bumper traffic wasn’t too terrible at all. Once parked, you do have some entertainment options like some onboard games such as “Blocks” or even firing up your favourite YouTube series while you wait to pick someone up from work or a train station. These features do not function while in motion for safety reasons but they are really cool to mess around with if the time allows for it.
Although this isn’t a premium priced car, it is still cheaper than it’s more pricey compared in the market like the Volkswagen ID4 or the Hyundai EV6. With saying this, coming in at a base price of 62k CAD it might be a bit intimidating for folks who are looking to jump into the EV market for the first time.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT will give you a fantastic driving experience with a little bit more power if you’re in the market for a sports SUV. It drives very well and handles excellently in all road conditions. The only real pain point with owning an EV right now is charged parking, but with more and more companies offering up these services I don’t think this will be an issue for too much longer.
I had a great time with the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, and it exceeded my expectations of what a sport SUV EV could be. From the hassle-free driving to the preplanning needed for charging stops, it was a fun and valuable learning experience. I can confidently say this is a great time to own an electric SUV.
Today, nearly every automaker offers an EV or hybrid version of its flagship models. That competition has helped drive prices down significantly in recent years. Depending on where you live, you may also qualify for rebates that reduce the upfront cost of an EV, so it is worth checking what incentives are available before making a final decision. Overall, I enjoyed the Mustang Mach-E GT and look forward to seeing what other EVs Ford introduces next.
