The car needed a profile boost. And as the small skunkworks group analyzed the problem, it determined that the best answer was to draw from Ford's extant icons. “It became readily apparent to the team that this car needed to be a Mustang,” Castriota says.

Why is the Mustang Mach EA Mustang?

The 2021 Mustang Mach-E is Ford's first all-electric crossover, and it was designed and named after the company's iconic pony car. ... Ford said it went with the name because it needed the electrified crossover to be as desirable as a Tesla to usher in its new era of electric vehicles.

Is the Mach-E really a Mustang?

The Mustang Mach-E is still a performance car, but it is a family one for an electrified era, and the Mustang name differentiates it from what we are used to with mainstream Fords. It is great to drive, fast, and with great range. Yes, it is quite pricey like most EVs still are compared to ICE.