Can the Mustang Mach-E Handle Winter Driving?
Is the Ford Mustang Mach-E Good in Snow?
The Ford Mustang Mach-E deftly balances performance and efficiency with its powerful electric powertrain. Its high-performance output and sharp handling make it perfect for carving up the back roads on a summer day. But we don’t see those kinds of conditions every day, all year. So, is the Ford Mustang Mach-E good in snow? Yes, it is. A few of our product experts put together a few reasons why the Mustang Mach-E does just fine in winter weather. Follow along with us while we take a closer look.
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Mustang Mach-E Winter Handling
It’s the Mach-E’s EV construction that makes it such a strong winter driving performer. An electronic all-wheel drive system is available with Mach-E models equipped with standard- and extended-range battery systems; it’s also standard on GT extended-range battery systems. The same all-wheel drive equipment that helps the EV’s acceleration keeps the Mach-E stable on slippery surfaces.
All-wheel drive is advantageous on snow- or ice-covered roads because the wheels remain spinning under power, just keeping torque where it needs to be when traction breaks.
Additionally, the Ford Mustang Mach-E uses a one-pedal driving system. This means that when you take your foot off the accelerator, the natural friction caused by the electric motors not only replenishes the battery system, but also slows the vehicle without using its brakes. This can help prevent skids or loss of traction.
Stable Design Language
The high-tech battery employed by the current Mustang Mach-E generation does more than end necessary stops at the gas station. Ford engineers placed the heavy battery system low in the vehicle’s unibody construction, which has lowered its centre of gravity. The lower centre of gravity gives the driver a more stable and secure feeling on winter roads.
Make an appointment with a Fairley & Stevens Ford product expert today if you would like to learn more about the Ford Mustang Mach-E and how it can work for you in every driving season, especially winter.