2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E is rated 84 to 110 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2026 Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended at 110 MPGe with a range of 320 miles.
How the Mustang Mach-E ranks in its class
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, the Mustang Mach-E ranks 11th of 23 for combined mileage (104 MPGe) and 11th (tied with 4 others) of 23 for yearly fuel cost ($750 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 103 MPGe and costs $750 a year.
Nearest models in the class (places 8 to 13 of 23)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | MPGe | Fuel a year, cheapest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2026 Volvo EX30 | 2026 EX30 Twin Performance | 109 | $700 |
| 9 | 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2026 Ioniq 5 AWD (19inch Wheels) | 106 | $700 |
| 9 | 2026 Kia EV6 | 2026 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels) | 106 | $700 |
| 11 | 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-EThis car | 2026 Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended | 104 | $750 |
| 12 | 2026 Chevrolet Equinox | 2026 Equinox EV AWD (11 kW Charger) | 103 | $750 |
| 13 | 2026 Porsche Macan | 2026 Macan 4 Electric 20in Wheels | 102 | $750 |
| 13 | 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 | 2026 ID.4 AWD | 102 | $750 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended, Electric: 115 MPGe city, 104 highway, 110 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Mustang Mach-E version is $700 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Ioniq 5 costs $30 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Ioniq 5 costs $150 less to fuel than the Mustang Mach-E (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
The Mustang Mach-E against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Mustang Mach-E (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Mustang Mach-E | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2026 Ioniq 5 AWD (19inch Wheels) | 106 MPGe | $700 | 4 lower | same | Compare |
| 2026 Kia EV6 | 2026 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels) | 106 MPGe | $700 | 4 lower | same | Compare |
| 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 | 2026 ID.4 AWD | 102 MPGe | $750 | 8 lower | $50 more a year | Compare |
Every version of the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Range mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mustang Mach-E RWD ExtendedElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 115 | 104 | 110 MPGe | $700 | - | 320 | cheapest |
| 2026 Mustang Mach-E RWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 111 | 103 | 107 MPGe | $700 | - | 260 | cheapest |
| 2026 Mustang Mach-E AWD ExtendedElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 110 | 98 | 104 MPGe | $750 | - | 300 | +$50 |
| 2026 Mustang Mach-E AWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 104 | 96 | 100 MPGe | $750 | - | 240 | +$50 |
| 2026 Mustang Mach-E GTElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 95 | 85 | 90 MPGe | $850 | - | 280 | +$150 |
| 2026 Mustang Mach-E RallyElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 89 | 78 | 84 MPGe | $900 | - | 255 | +$200 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2026 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 Mustang Mach-E; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended puts out 0 grams per mile, the same for all 6 tested versions (electric: nothing leaves the tailpipe).
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended: fuel economy score 9, greenhouse gas score 10.
Electric range and charging
Cost per 100 miles uses electricity at $0.15 per kWh (as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA). Plug-in hybrid range counts gasoline too.
| Version | Range mi | Charge at 240 V | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Cost per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mustang Mach-E RWD ExtendedElectric | 320 | 9.6 h | 110 | 30.7 | $4.60 |
| 2026 Mustang Mach-E RWDElectric | 260 | 7.8 h | 107 | 31.4 | $4.71 |
| 2026 Mustang Mach-E AWD ExtendedElectric | 300 | 10.2 h | 104 | 32.3 | $4.85 |
| 2026 Mustang Mach-E AWDElectric | 240 | 7.7 h | 100 | 33.6 | $5.04 |
| 2026 Mustang Mach-E GTElectric | 280 | 9.9 h | 90 | 37.4 | $5.61 |
| 2026 Mustang Mach-E RallyElectric | 255 | 10 h | 84 | 40.2 | $6.03 |
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Mustang Mach-E electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 101 MPGe | 7 | 9 MPGe lower than 2026 |
| 2022 | 103 MPGe | 8 | 7 MPGe lower than 2026 |
| 2023 | 103 MPGe | 8 | 7 MPGe lower than 2026 |
| 2024 | 106 MPGe | 6 | 4 MPGe lower than 2026 |
| 2025 | 110 MPGe | 6 | same as 2026 |
| 2026This page | 110 MPGe | 6 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 6 versions were tested then and 6 now; the best figure went from 110 to 110 MPGe (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended, Electric | 110 MPGe | 110 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 Mustang Mach-E RWD, Electric | 107 MPGe | 107 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended, Electric | 104 MPGe | 104 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 Mustang Mach-E AWD, Electric | 100 MPGe | 100 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 Mustang Mach-E GT, Electric | 90 MPGe | 90 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 Mustang Mach-E Rally, Electric | 84 MPGe | 86 MPGe | -2 MPGe |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2026
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 FORD MUSTANG MACH-E BEV SUV BEV AWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| 2026 FORD MUSTANG MACH-E BEV SUV BEV RWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 2 complaints, 2 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2026
2 complaints for the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
0 of the 2 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E (as MUSTANG MACH-E BEV). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD for 2026
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Mustang Mach-E itself is at 104 MPGe.
Other Ford models of 2026
More Ford models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E gets the best mileage?
The 2026 Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended with 110 MPGe combined (115 city, 104 highway).
How much does a 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E cost to fuel for a year?
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E costs between $700 and $900 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended at $700; the dearest is the 2026 Mustang Mach-E Rally at $900. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
What mileage does the all-wheel-drive Mustang Mach-E get?
2026 Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended: 104 MPGe combined (110 city, 98 highway); 2026 Mustang Mach-E AWD: 100 MPGe combined (104 city, 96 highway); 2026 Mustang Mach-E GT: 90 MPGe combined (95 city, 85 highway); 2026 Mustang Mach-E Rally: 84 MPGe combined (89 city, 78 highway).
How does the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E rank among 2026 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD models?
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E is 11th of 23 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Tesla Model Y at 127 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Kia EV6 at 106 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox at 103 MPGe.
Did the Mustang Mach-E change from 2025 to 2026?
The 2025 model had 6 tested versions and the 2026 model has 6. The best figure went from 110 to 110 MPGe (no change).
How far can the electric Mustang Mach-E go on a full charge?
2026 Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended: 320 miles; 2026 Mustang Mach-E RWD: 260 miles; 2026 Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended: 300 miles; 2026 Mustang Mach-E AWD: 240 miles, by the agency's tests.
How long does the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E take to charge, and what does it cost?
The 2026 Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended takes 9.6 hours for a full charge at 240 volts and uses 30.7 kWh per 100 miles, about $4.60 per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh.
How did the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 FORD MUSTANG MACH-E BEV SUV BEV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 5; 2026 FORD MUSTANG MACH-E BEV SUV BEV RWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 5. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
2 complaints for the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (2 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.