Quick Highlights:
- More Muscle Under the Hood: The Mustang Mach-E Select has received a power boost to 212kW and 525Nm, and the GT accelerates with 434kW and 955Nm, which are the most powerful EVs in Ford Australia’s history.
- The Distance That Does Not End: With up to 470km WLTP range for the Select and up to 515km for the GT, achieved without increasing battery size.
- Minor Styling Enhancements: You should also look forward to smoother alloy wheels, a new column shifter, and a new grille on the GT.
- Constant Pricing for Aussie Buyers: Entry-level Select prices at $65,990, Premium at $80,490, and GT at the highest of all at $98,490 (all pre-on-road).
Ford Australia is giving its sole non-business electric SUV a minor upgrade. The 2026 Mustang Mach-E receives a face lift. No big deal, just a couple of performance upgrades, efficiency enhancements, and styling tweaks. With prices, it is generally the same, a spot or two higher, but not so much as to be very much noticed.
It continues to compete with Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion 7. The Mach-E is purportedly practical, although there is a sporty side to it. Ford also wants to make people aware that it has not lost that Mustang feel. The power is good, the interior is comfortable, and all in all, it remains a worthy purchase to all who want to get a mid-size electric SUV.
Performance Upgrades That Matter
The 2026 Mustang Mach-E update brings performance improvements to all variants.
- Select & Premium: The base Select gains an extra 14kW and 95Nm, now producing 212kW and 525Nm from its single rear-wheel-drive motor. The Premium mirrors this torque boost, though its peak power drops slightly from 216kW to 212kW to match the Select. Both retain their respective batteries—73kWh for Select, 88kWh for Premium—yielding 470km and 600km of WLTP range.
- GT Variant: The range-topping Mach-E GT becomes Ford Oz’s most powerful electric vehicle to date. Power jumps from 358kW/860Nm to 434kW/955Nm, all-wheel drive included, delivering a sprint that Ford promises will improve on the outgoing 0–100km/h of 3.7 seconds (exact new figure not confirmed). The 91kWh battery now manages 515km WLTP, aided by a new heat pump that improves thermal efficiency and cabin comfort.
- Charging: Both Premium and GT see reduced rapid charging times, now reaching 10–80% in 36 minutes on 150kW DC chargers, shaving nine minutes off previous figures.
Subtle But Smart Styling Updates
The Mach-E gets a small facelift, nothing huge, but it still looks modern and a bit aggressive.
- Alloy Wheels: Every model has new wheels that look a bit sportier.
- Body Details: On Premium, gloss black trim is gone, replaced with matte black and the wheel arches now match the body. GT gets a new grille to look sharper.
- Lighting: Select gets projector headlights like the higher trims, so all front ends match.
- Colours: Six new colours added for $700 extra—Velocity Blue, Molten Magenta, Glacier Grey, Grabber Yellow, Terrain, Eruption Green. Star White and Shadow Black still there too.
Inside, the rotary shifter is gone, now a column-mounted shifter. Frees up some space in the centre. All models now get 10-way power seats instead of eight-way.
Refined Driving Experience
Ford hasn’t ignored how the Mach-E rides. The Select and Premium get new suspension bits—sway bars, springs, dampers. Makes the ride more comfortable but still keeps a bit of sporty feel. The GT gets some suspension tweaks too, so all that extra power doesn’t feel out of control.
There’s a heat pump on all models now. It helps the battery work better and keeps the cabin comfy without using too much energy. It’s a small change, but it helps the car go further in real life and makes driving nicer.
Australian Pricing and Market Context
| Variant | Price Before On-Road Costs | Increase vs Previous Model |
| Select | $65,990 | +$1,000 |
| Premium | $80,490 | +$500 |
| GT | $98,490 | +$500 |
For comparison, the Tesla Model Y starts at $58,900, while the BYD Sealion 7 begins at $54,990. Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 now kicks off at $65,990 drive-away thanks to recent price reductions. Ford’s updated Mach-E offers competitive range, improved performance, and a more refined cabin—all at a price that sits squarely within the mid-size EV segment.
Conclusion
The 2026 Mustang Mach-E shows that a facelift doesn’t have to be just for looks. Performance is a bit stronger, range is a bit longer, styling is sharper, and the interior has a few nice updates. Ford has made its electric SUV better for both people who like driving and those who just want a practical EV.
For Aussies looking for something practical, fun, and a bit techy, the Mach-E sits right in the middle between Tesla and the new crop of EVs. You can order the updated Mach-E now, and the first deliveries should happen by the end of 2025.
Source: Ford
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