Ford Mustang Mach-E – Car and Driver’s favorite electric vehicle
What vehicle won the Electric Vehicle of the Year award in 2021? That would be the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. You can view this and other Ford models here at Sherwood Ford, your local dealership in Sherwood Park, AB. Keep reading below for more information on this Ford model’s recent award.
What vehicles are competing against the Ford Mustang Mach-E?
What vehicles are in direct competition with the Ford Mustang Mach-E? In this case, there were eleven cars total competing for the award. That makes ten not including the Ford Mustang Mach-E. While the Mach-E earned the top spots, here are the other contenders in alphabetical order:
- Audi e-tron
- Kia Niro
- Nissan Leaf Plus
- Polestar 2
- Porsche Taycan 4S PBP
- Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
- Tesla Model Y Performance
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Volvo XC40 Recharge
How were the vehicles judged for the Electric Vehicle of the Year award?
The vehicles were put through road testing including a 1,000-mile road trip. They were judged based on driving engagement, value, practicality, and how fun they were to drive. Whatever the criteria, we aren’t surprised that the Ford Mustang Mach-E took the top award. It has a history of claiming awards for its various features and functions.
“It’s a familiar shape and size of crossover. It’s in the sweet spot of what Americans love. It’s beautiful. It’s a design that gets noticed. It has a range and charging speed that is very competitive.”
Sharon Carty, Car and Driver editor-in-chief
What other awards has the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E won?
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is a new model, but it is already compiling awards. We’re sure that it will get more. For now, we know of the following awards.
- AutoGuide’s Utility of the Year
- Autoweek’s Car Buyer’s Award
- Car and Driver’s Editor’s Choice Award
- Car.com’s Eco-Friendly Car of the Year Award
- Green Car Journal’s 2021 Green Car of the Year
