The First LFP-Powered Ford Mustang Mach-E EPA Ratings Emerge

This 12 months, Ford for the very first time began to equip the entry-level variations of the Mustang Mach-E mannequin with LFP lithium-ion batteries, as an alternative of the beforehand used NCM-type, which shall be used solely within the Prolonged Vary (ER) variations.

The introduction of the Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery in the Standard Range (SR) Mach-E (RWD and AWD) was announced in May. On the time, Ford stated that the 72-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery (usable capability) would translate right into a driving vary of 250 miles (RWD model) or 226 miles (AWD model).

The Prolonged Vary (ER) battery variations of the Ford Mustang Mach-E will proceed to make use of Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) batteries – 91-kWh of usable capability – as greater power density is essential with regards to very giant batteries.

The primary variations of the LFP-powered Ford Mustang Mach-E (RWD) lately emerged on Environmental Safety Company (EPA)’s web site. As promised, the automotive has an EPA Mixed vary of 250 miles, three extra miles than the retired NCM-powered model, which had a bit decrease usable battery capability (70 kWh vs. 72 kWh).

The driving vary distinction is marginal, so if the LFP battery brings some value financial savings to Ford, it is in all probability an excellent transfer. Tesla did the identical with its entry-level Mannequin 3 just a few years in the past.

As of writing this text, the AWD model just isn’t but formally listed on the EPA’s web site.

Power consumption, together with charging losses, of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Choose SR LFP RWD with 18-inch wheels, is estimated at 101 MPGe or 334 watt-hours per mile (207 Wh/km).

An attention-grabbing factor is that the effectivity of the LFP-powered Mach-E seems to be barely decrease than within the case of the NCM-powered model (by a degree of two p.c).

• Mach-E SR LFP RWD 18-inch: 101 MPGe: 334 Wh/mi (207 Wh/km)
• Mach-E SR NCM RWD 18-inch: 103 MPGe: 327 Wh/mi (203 Wh/km)

It is an attention-grabbing final result, as aerodynamically the automobiles are mainly the identical. Weight, in accordance with the specs, additionally seems to be very comparable:

• Mach-E SR (LFP) RWD: 4,609 lbs.
• Mach-E SR (LFP) AWD: 4,789 lbs.
• Mach-E ER (NCM) RWD: 4,646 lbs.
• Mach-E ER (NCM) AWD: 4,838 lbs.
  California 1 (NCM): 4,786 lbs.
• GT (NCM): 4,991 lbs.
  GT Efficiency (NCM): 5,018 lbs.

There isn’t any information about EPA Freeway vary, but it surely’s anticipated to be decrease – probably a degree of 235 miles (calculated utilizing power consumption as a proxy, though it isn’t a wholly appropriate method of estimating because of the charging losses issue).

Crucial factor when switching from NCM-powered to LFP-powered Mach-E seems to not be vary or effectivity, however quick charging.

The LFP model can settle for as much as 150 kilowatts (kW) of energy and recharge from 10 to 80 p.c of state-of-charge (SOC) in 33 minutes, whereas the outgoing NCM model accepted solely 115 kW and wanted 38 minutes for a similar 10-80 p.c SOC window.

Properly, the LFP model can be a bit slower (0-60 mph in 6.3 seconds, as an alternative of 5.8 seconds), however that is not a very powerful factor within the entry-level variations of EVs.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E with the LFP battery begins at an MSRP of $42,995 (plus DST).

* federal tax credit of up to $7,500 might be available through leasing.

* usable battery capability; ** in accordance with Ford