From Transport Evolved.
It’s been almost five years since the Ford Mustang Mach-E first broke cover at the LA Auto Show — and promptly sent Mustang purists into a tailspin with its all-electric drivetrain and SUV-like stance.
Since then, we’ve had plenty of seat time with the original Mach-E and its many siblings: the Mach-E GT, Mach-E GT Performance, and most recently the Mach-E Rally.
Now, for its mid-cycle refresh, Ford has made some notable tweaks to the Mach-E family. The familiar circular gear selector on the centre armrest? Gone — replaced with a column shifter. And instead of the Mach-E GT Performance sitting at the top of the lineup, Ford has folded its capabilities into the regular Mach-E GT, unlockable via a one-time payment… or a subscription. (Yes, really.)
In this review, Nikki and Kate take the refreshed 2026 Mustang Mach-E GT with Performance Package out for a spin to see what’s changed, what’s improved, and what they still prefer from the original.
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*⏱️ Chapter Breakdown:*
00:00 – Introduction
Music: Jozeque – “Rapturous” (Artlist: https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/album/rapturous/11392)
01:10 – Five years since the Mach-E debuted
01:41 – BlueCruise 1.5
07:25 – Pay-for software unlocks
09:35 – The car does something silly
10:00 – Back to software upgrades
16:51 – Touchscreen performance – software lag?
18:34 – New vs. old: What’s changed
19:52 – Range notes
22:16 – Heat pumps
24:13 – Nips, tucks, and design tweaks
36:01 – Closing thoughts
44:44 – A note about spare wheels…
50:20 – Thanks and goodbye!
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*⏱️ Chapter Breakdown:*
00:00 – Introduction
01:01 – Montage (Music: Moran – Girl) https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/girl/2119
03:11 – This Review Is a Little Different
05:23 – Choices Vary Depending on Where You Live
08:11 – Less Noise Than Expected
10:07 – Visibility Is Good
11:15 – Interior Impressions & Familiarity
12:54 – Currently Being Driven Empty
13:53 – Load Carrying
14:40 – Energy Efficiency
15:45 – Town Driving
17:24 – Creep, Hold & Hill Start Assist
18:58 – Drive Modes
19:56 – Range
22:55 – Driver Cluster Overview
24:02 – Versatility
25:18 – Recreational Potential
27:23 – Fancy Bits Added for the Press Fleet
28:39 – Sounds From the Drivetrain & Vehicle
29:41 – A Little Underpowered, But…
33:07 – Closing Thoughts (Not Another Massive SUV)
Music: (Coffee Stop by Aves) https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/coffee-stop/132138
Music: (Velvet Sky by Ariel Shalom) – https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/velvet-sky/132334
37:06 – Thanks & Goodbye
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*🎙️ Credits:*
Host: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Camera, Edit, Color: Vi Horton
Art & Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Music: via Artlist.io
