When it comes to performance, technology, and style, the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model 3 are standout EVs. But which of these models makes the most sense for Midwestern driving? Our comparison guide puts these popular electric vehicles in the spotlight!
Key Takeaways
- With more space for passengers and their cargo, the Mustang Mach-E is the best choice for active Michigan drivers.
- Tesla might be known for its tech features, but the Mustang Mach-E makes you realize the Model 3 could use a few updates!
- The Model 3 earns a win for its superlative speed and battery range!
- Take advantage of the Mustang Mach-E’s rugged upgrades to spend your summers off the beaten track.
Your active Michigan lifestyle demands space, and Ford’s small electric SUV delivers! Not only does the Mach-E expand upon the Model 3’s legroom, but it also delivers a much bigger cargo hold (with a total of 34.4 cubic feet for your stuff, a 10.3-cube advantage over the competition). This EV was practically designed to compete with Tesla (especially its segment counterpart, the Model Y), and it shows in the Mach-E’s classy interior styling and upscale comforts. At the moment, it’s winning the competition!
Since it’s a midsize sedan, it’s probably not surprising that the Tesla Model 3 isn’t the roomiest option. However, you may find that its five seats are spacious enough for your needs. And just like the Mach-E, the Model 3 is big on style! Both models offer everything you need to get through Michigan winters in maximum comfort, including heated seats and a heated steering wheel. Both EVs also provide an extra dose of sunshine with their panoramic fixed-glass roofs!
Driver Technology: 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E
For a lot of people, the word “Tesla” conjures more than an image of an electric car — the brand has a solid reputation as a high-tech innovator. Unfortunately for Tesla, though, things move fast in the auto industry, and the Model 3 hasn’t had a redesign since the 2017 model year.
Many of the Tesla features that were once so groundbreaking (like the Model 3’s 15.4-inch central touchscreen with built-in navigation) are now found on just about every new vehicle, including the Mach-E. Worse, many of its outside-the-box inventions failed to catch on and just seem gimmicky today (like using a keycard to unlock and start the vehicle, shifting the car into Drive via touchscreen, and forgoing a conventional gauge display).
When it’s time to test-drive the Mustang Mach-E, you won’t need a Google search to tell you how to get into the car or start it! Use non-hidden buttons to pop open each of its four doors. Once inside, fire up the Mach-E’s electric powertrain with a quick press of the dedicated Start button on the dash. You know, the kind of intuitive utilities we all took for granted before Tesla arrived.
The Mach-E comes standard with an incredible list of infotainment features and driving aids without being weird about it. Every model includes a 15.5-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 10.2-inch digital instrument display, the latter of which is conveniently located above the steering column, where it belongs. And while Tesla continues to make big promises about Full Self-Driving technology that still hasn’t quite rolled out, Ford’s semi-autonomous BlueCruise driving system is like a safer version of Tesla’s semi-autonomous Autopilot technology.
Speed & Battery Range: 2025 Tesla Model 3
The smaller Model 3 is lighter on its feet! However, speed and battery range vary according to which trim model you select. To go from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds, choose the Model 3 Performance AWD. If 510 horsepower is a little too much oomph for you, you may be more interested in the rear-wheel-drive Long Range. It’s the trim model with the longest-lasting battery, taking you an estimated 363 miles on a full charge.
While the Mustang Mach-E might be bigger than Tesla’s midsize sedan, it, too, is built for speed. The fastest iteration — the Mach-E GT with the Performance Upgrade — goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds! It might not be faster than the Model 3, but you may be interested to know that it is faster than its closer Tesla competitor, the Model Y. For the longest-lasting Mustang Mach-E battery, check out the mid-tier Premium trim. It’s rated to travel 320 miles on a full battery.
All-Weather Advantage: 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Michigan drivers want an EV that inspires confidence in slippery winter weather. Luckily, we can report that both the Mach-E and Model 3 deliver incredible traction control to help you maintain your footing on slick roads. Plus, both models come standard with a heat pump to improve efficiency in cold weather! We recommend adding all-wheel drive to your model to enhance all-weather safety.
But if you’re the adventurous type, the Mustang Mach-E has extra appeal. Ford’s electric SUV is the only one of these EVs with a trail-friendly trim, the high-speed Rally. Whatever the season, the Rally helps you handle slushy terrain with its trail-tuned suspension and underbody protective shield! It also comes standard with the Performance Upgrade, boosting output to 480 horses and 700 pound-feet of torque!
Your New EV
In the end, the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E gives you and your favorite passengers more space, tech gear that requires no explanation, and an incredible all-weather performance! Experience the future of driving — visit us at Lunghamer Ford in Owosso, MI to test-drive the new Mustang Mach-E.