If you’re looking for an EV that is perfect for a small family or has enough storage to load up your friends for a weekend getaway, there are two great options on the market. The Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium and the Tesla Model Y Long Range are often compared because of their similarities, so here we break it down for you.
The Price
The Mach-E Premium has a starting price of $47,600 and the Model Y starts at $53,900. Each car has extra customization fees as you begin to design it to fit your personality. The customization fees are discussed below.
The Specs & Features
If you’re looking for a car with distance, the Model Y wins with 326 miles with long range. Long range comes with the basic package of the Model Y. The Mach-E has an estimated 305 mile range but when buying the vehicle, you have to upgrade to the extended range battery, RWD. The basic option with the Model Y gets you farther on one charge than the Mach-E Premium basic package.
The fastest speed the Mach-E can go is 0-60 in 4.8 seconds. But, that comes with the extended range battery, AWD. The long range Model Y is the same speed. If you’re looking for something faster, purchase the performance version of the Model Y for 0-60 in 3.5 seconds.
Check out more below:
| Mach-E Premium | Model Y |
| BlueCruise
(hands-free highway driving) Infrared sensors that track the driver’s eye movements to ensure they’re not asleep or distracted while hands free is engaged |
Autopilot included, FSD capability +$10k
Makes sure force is applied to steering wheel constantly to keep the driver alert Corrective steering when not in AP |
| FordPass App
The driver profiles syncs with phone, health updates, works as a key for your car, pay for charging |
Tesla App
Has the same features as the Mach-E |
| Total Cargo Room
64.4 cubic feet |
Total Cargo Room
68 cubic feet |
| Top Speed
130 mph |
Top Speed
155 mph |
| Weight
4,394 to 4,920 lbs |
Weight
4,416 lbs |
| Cameras & Sensors
4 external cameras and 12 ultrasonic sensors |
Cameras & Sensors
8 external cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors or Pure Vision if post 2021 |
Customization
Car choice options:
| Mach-E Premium | Model Y (Dual motor AWD) |
| Standard Range (2WD)
230 miles |
Long Range
326 miles |
| Standard Range (AWD)
+$2,700 for 211 miles |
Performance
+$8,000 for 303 miles |
| Extended Range (2WD)
+$5,000 for 305 miles |
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| Extended Range (AWD)
+$7,700 for 270 miles |
Car color options
| Mach-E | Tesla |
| Iconic Silver | Pearl White |
| Star White | Solid Black +$1,000 |
| Dark Gray | Midnight Silver +$1,000 |
| Shadow Black | Deep Blue +$1,000 |
| Rapid Red +$400 | Red +$2,000 |
| Space White +$600 |
You have a few interior color options when shopping. You can choose between black or light space gray with a Mach-E. For the Model Y, it comes with black interior but you can get white for an additional $1,000. Tesla also allows customization with the wheels (19” or 20”), addition of a tow-hitch, and 5 or 7 seats. The Mach-E has 19” wheels, no tow hitch and 5 seats. However, the Mach-E has the option to upgrade with an interior protection package for $270 and/or a front license plate bracket for free.
Charging
The Mach-E comes with a Ford Mobile Charger cable. It also already has a standard EV port for J1772 and also includes a NEMA 5-15 adapter. It is encouraged to buy & install the Ford Connected Charging Station in your home for easier charging.
The Model Y comes with a Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) cable with the included standard adapters (NEMA 5-15, J1772). The provided port is specifically for Tesla chargers. The vehicle also has a map system of where and when to charge. It is encouraged to buy & install the Tesla Wall Connector in your home for easier charging.
More charging information:
| Mach-E Premium | Model Y |
| DC Fast Charging can provide 61 miles of range in 10 minutes | A Tesla Supercharger can add up to 200 miles of range in 15 minutes, beating the Mach-E’s Combined Charging System (CCS).
Tesla can take a lot more kilowatts which charges it faster. |
| There are over 13,000 DC Fast Charging locations in the US. Your FordPass app can find these locations but you can also use 3rd party apps to find more. However, Ford is actively working on more DC Fast Charging locations built by Ford, like how Tesla has its supercharger stations. | Over 1800 Supercharger locations (tesla-specific integral system) & access to others with adapters- |
Mach-E Premium & Model Y Charging Port Comparison
A Look on the Outside
A notable difference on the two cars are the location of the charging port. You can find the Model Y charging port on the back driver side while the Mach-E charging port is on the front drivers side. The door handles are also different. Instead of a regular door handle, like on the Model Y, the Mach-E has a button that opens the doors.
Similarities between the two:
| Mach-E Premium | Model Y |
| Lights
Adaptive lighting, so it moves with you around curves |
Lights
LED fog lights, post 2021 have adaptive lights |
| Mirrors
Power Folding Mirrors |
Mirrors
Power Folding & Heated Mirrors |
| Storage
Front trunk 4.7 cubic feet & a drainage plug Hands-Free, Foot-Activated Liftgate |
Storage
Frunk About 3 cubic feet Button liftgate |
| Keys
Phone & app as key |
Keys
Phone & app as key |
| Wipers
When wiper stock is moved to auto, it will use rain sensing autowipers feature |
Wipers
Automatic wiper system – no stock for it or manual way to use |
Mach-E Premium & Model Y Door Handle Comparison
A Look on the Inside
Everyone loves heated seats. Both cars have that, except the Model Y has heated seats in the back, too. When it comes to speakers, the Mach-E Premium is bringing luxury with a Bang & Olufsen 10-Speaker Sound System. The Model Y has 14 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps, and immersive sound.
More information about the inside:
| Mach-E Premium | Model Y |
| Seats
5 seats |
Seats
5 seats but can get 7 seats for an additional $3,000 |
| Driver Customization
Custom driver profiles |
Driver Customization
Custom driver profiles |
| Sunroof
Fixed tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection |
Sunroof
Fixed tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection |
| Screens
15.5 inch vertical screen |
Screens
15 inch horizontal screen |
| Updates
Over the air software updates |
Updates
Over the air software updates |
| Phone Charging
Wireless chargers on center console |
Phone Charging
Wireless chargers on center console |
| Music
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
Music
Tesla has their own system |
| Shifting
Shifter dial on center console |
Shifting
Shifter on stock |
| Buttons
More buttons overall – looks like a modernized mustang |
Buttons
Most things are in the touchscreen |
| Storage
Center console has more open space and storage |
Storage
Sliding door in the middle console for storage |
