The Rundown
SUVs are by far the most popular vehicle size in America, sales of SUVs neatly dwarf all other body type sales, with no sign of a decrease in the near future. With SUV sales on the rise, and electric vehicles being the vehicles of the future, the two niches combined are forming one of the most popular powertrain body styles. Automobile manufacturers are rushing to field enough vehicles to match the demand. Ford recently built the Mustang Mach-E, a powerful electric car. There has been such a demand for this American made electric SUV that Ford has decided to halt upcoming projects such as the electric Explorer and other electric versions of vehicles so that they can output enough Mach-Es to keep consumers happy. Another perennial popular manufacturer is Audi, and with their new Q4 e-tron, they seek to enter into the foray of electric SUVs. Today we settle the debate on which electric SUV is the better vehicle for you.
What are the Ranges on these two EVs?
The Audio Q4 e-tron has a single battery available across the lineup. This battery is capable of getting up to 265 miles per charge with a single motor. Adding all wheel drive drops that number significantly to 245 miles for the sportback body style and 236 miles for the squareback style. The Ford Mustang Mach-E is hard to beat as far as range goes. The Mustang gets up to 312 miles on the high end with a single motor and the extended range battery. With the standard battery and all wheel drive that number is brought to the low end at 224 miles. The Mustang Mach-E was designed with commuters and long distance riders in mind. Beyond having a longer range than the Q4 e-tron the Mach-E offers a pleasurable on-road experience with power and peppy acceleration.
How does the interior of these two vehicles compare?
The Audi Q4 e-tron is set to compete against the upper echelons of electric SUV luxury and unfortunately falls a little short, even when compared to the Mustang Mach-E. The Q4 e-tron does not have the huge infotainment screen we have come to expect on most modern vehicles and especially on electric vehicles. The dash feels cluttered and busy, with huge fans that take up most of the console. We have no idea why the fans are so huge, but the passengers will definitely feel the chill quickly. The Mustang Mach-E on the other hand offers a huge infotainment center, with a vertical screen of 13 inches. The design of the console is calm but luxurious. Mustang definitely knew exactly what they were doing when they made the Mustang Mach-E. This vehicle is built to be comfortable, upscale and to make all of your friends jealous. No matter where you go this car promises to be a fun electric SUV and to wow your friends and family.
Summary
The Mustang Mach-E is a huge hit. The Audio Q4 e-tron, while having many luxurious features, is designed a little funky and while we are sure Audi aficionados will love it, the Mach-E has more appeal. The Mustang Mach-E is a top of the line electric SUV.