Ford Reveals Mach-E Electric Crossover - Tesla's Model Y Looks Similar

On the outside I am not sure how much the Mach-E looks like the Model Y, beyond the fact that most compact crossovers look generally similar. The Mach-E (purposely) looks like a plumped-up Mustang, and the Model Y looks like a plumped-up Model 3. Inside though, the Mach-E's dashboard does look fairly similar to the Model Y's, except that the Ford's big center screen is vertical (like the Model X/S) as opposed to being horizontal as it is on the Model 3/Y. There is a lot to like about the Mach-E, but the pricing, performance and range seem to be a little off compared to the Tesla Model Y. It's close in some configurations, but even though the First Edition Mach-E comes close to the range of the Model Y Performance, which is nearly a match in price, it falls well short of the Performance Model Y's acceleration. And the Mach-E GT due in Spring of 2021 may get close to the Model Y's performance, but can't match it's range. Of course since both of these vehicles are not yet released, there could be improvements made to either (or both) of them before they hit the showroom floors. Beyond comparing these two E-CUVs, I think that both of these new American EVs are going give some grief to the European E-CUVs, from the iPace, to the E-Tron, to the upcoming Volvo XC-40 EV, With most of them falling behind the American EVs in range, performance, and especially price. Granted, most will have higher quality materials and build quality, but it might not be enough to steal away sales. The Porsche Maycan EV, (due in 2021) will no doubt match or beat these two in handling and performance (in "Turbo" form), but if the Taycan is any example, the price will be considerably higher than either of them. I am just pleased to see this E-CUV market opening up, with several competitors coming on the radar over the next year or so.

Quite right. Vertical integration is one key to U.S. EV success. All vehicles throughout the world currently have internationally sourced components. But having domestic alternatives are vital in an era of trade sanction wars. I believe that Tesla will be leading this movement of sourcing their own batteries after the acquisition of Maxwell Technologies. It doesn't mean that they don't keep their manufacturing partnerships with Panasonic, LG, BYD and others, just that they work to design and build better batteries, at least for their top models. Personally I am hoping for Tesla/Maxwell to release combination energy packs that include Ultra-capacitors and dry electrode batteries in their next generation Tesla models. BMW and Ford also seem to be actively researching cleaner, lower cost batteries for their upcoming EVs.