Ford is expecting that the development of its first dedicated all-electric car will counter falling sales of the Mustang and similar sport coupes in the US, writes Brian Byrne.
The Mustang Mach-E is a crossover coupe due to go on sale next year, with a 480kms range and an optional AWD version. An extended range version will travel up to 600kms between charges,
US sport car buyers are drifting towards light trucks (pickups).
The car will be available in 332hp and 459hp versions, offering three drive modes. It will be sold in global markets, like the current Mustang pony car.
The Mustang Mach-E is part of an $11bn investment which will result in 40 electrified vehicles coming from the carmaker in the next three years.