Ford Mustang Mach-E electric lease deals

Leasing a Mustang Mach-E in the UK

When you think of a Mustang, an electric car doesn’t exactly spring to mind. It evokes thoughts of the quintessential American muscle car with power, aggression and speed. But Ford are now changing customer pre-conceptions of what a Mustang really means, as their new electric SUV landed into Europe in 2021. While Ford dabbled with electric cars via an early Focus EV innovation, compared to their French competitors (Peugeot and Renault) and Vauxhall, they haven’t been as responsive to the growing demand for electrified solutions from their customers. Practical, efficient and cost-effective EVs are now a primary concern for most manufacturers. And in the UK, political and social pressures are now confirming that brands like Ford must continue to evolve to the changing landscapes.

The decision to introduce the SUV Mach-E has been a sensible one by Ford’s engineers. SUVs (or 4x4s and Crossovers) are the most popular style of vehicle for UK personal, business and salary sacrifice customers. We now expect a car to be family-friendly, look great and possess a level of specification which meets our growing expectations. It’s accurate to say that the Mach-E does exactly that amidst aggressive aesthetics, luxury features and a healthy array of batteries and configurations including:

• A 70 kWh 198 kW RWD option;
• A 70 kWh 198 kW AWD option
• An 88 kWh 216 kW RWD option;
• An 88 kWh 258 kW AWD option;
• A 91 kWh 216 kW RWD option; and
• A 91 kWh 358 kW AWD option.

The Ford Website summarises these options above into RWD, AWD and GT.

Just looking at the product-suite above demonstrates just how serious Ford’s electric plans are. But is the Mach-E really suitable for our e-car lease customers? Well as a comparison, using the 70 kWh 198 kW RWD option, this provides the driver with 185 miles of colder climate driving and 250 miles in warmer weather on a full charge. This will take just over 7 hours to fully-charge (0-100%) on an 11 kW AC max and just under 40 minutes on the 115 kW DC max. And with 6.9 second 0-62 times along with 112mph top speeds, this is anything but a boring zero-emission vehicle. Who actually said that EVs were boring?

Turning towards the 88 kWh 258 kW AWD option, this provides the driver with 220 miles of colder climate driving and 295 miles in warmer weather on a full charge. This will take just over 9 and a half hours to fully-charge (0-100%) on an 11 kW AC max and around 45 minutes on the 115 kW DC max. And with 5.8 second 0-62 times along with 112mph top speeds, this offers great performance too. Looking for the ultimate Mach-E? Just go for the 91 kWh 358 kW GT which offers nearly 500hp for a 0-62 time of sub 5 seconds and 124mph top speeds!

And while the Mach-E is clearly more than just family friendly, this performance EV is set to be a key seller in the UK for 2022 and 2023. While Ford, with their Fiesta, Puma and Focus, have been fundamental parts of the UK’s automotive industry, the Mach-E did not feature in 2021’s top-selling list. Of course, microchip and COVID delays disrupted manufacturers but Ford really do need to make a concerted effort to see more success with the UK’s EV demographic.

But why are cars like the Mach-E so popular with business contract hire customers? Some of the key changes to the UK’s tax regime was to minimise BiK (Benefit in Kind) on electric vehicles. This means that from April 2022, a Ford Mach-E lease will incur just 2% BiK – company car drivers will be paying tens of pounds per month in tax compared to hundreds (or more) with their petrol or diesel equivalents. But for fleet managers, the move towards an electric Ford fleet does need consideration, with home and workplace charging, Whole of Life cost analysis and electric car insurance forming part of the decision-making process. And the same will apply to salary sacrifice schemes too.

So how do I get a quote on a Ford Mach-E leasing deal? The expert team at e-car lease are here to ensure you get a finance product and EV which suits your needs and requirements. However, our dedicated electric car website goes beyond for both our personal and business lease customers via our “Living with …” Lythium tools. Everything you need to know about charging times, charging speeds, charge point locations and company car tax are set out for you free of charge. And to get an instant quotation you simply need to build your deal via our onsite calculator.

Just select a term, annual mileage and initial rental (deposit) which you or the business needs. The system will do the rest! The expert team at e-car lease are here to ensure you get a finance product and EV which suits your needs and requirements. However, our dedicated electric car website goes beyond for both our personal and business lease customers via our “Living with …” Lythium tools. Everything you need to know about charging times, charging speeds, charge point locations and company car tax are set out for you free of charge.

And to get an instant quotation you simply need to build your deal via our onsite calculator. Just select a term, annual mileage and initial rental (deposit) which you or the business needs. The system will do the rest!