Recently, Joi Michaels traded in her Jeep Wrangler for a 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E, a significant leap that left her understandably nervous about going electric.
In a post on a Mustang Mach-E Owners Facebook group, Joi shared her experience, stating, “Hello! We said goodbye to my Jeep Wrangler yesterday and came home with this 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E. This is the Select trim. I was upside down on the Jeep Wrangler, so we decided to lease to help me get out from under. So far we love the Mustang Mach-E, but I am nervous about it being electric. Anyway, just wanted to say hi!”
This sentiment, this mix of excitement and apprehension, is echoed by many first-time EV owners.
Switching from a gas-powered vehicle like a Jeep Wrangler to an all-electric Mustang Mach-E is a substantial change. It brings with it a host of questions, uncertainties, and perhaps a little anxiety.
Other Mach-E owners responded to Joi’s post, reflecting on the experience and sharing their own transitions. Cory Stover, for example, also leasing his Mach-E, admitted to his own pre-delivery anxiety and nervousness about switching to an EV, which, combined with the lease itself, is a lot to take in.
Many find that after a few weeks behind the wheel, the benefits of driving an EV become clear, and doubts fade.
Ashley Jade offered encouraging words, pointing out that the move is “just a slight change in your routine, but super simple.” While the shift involves thinking about charging instead of fueling, the convenience of at-home charging, lower running costs, and the driving experience tend to win over most new EV converts.
The Mach-E offers advanced tech as well, such as BlueCruise, Ford’s semi-autonomous driving system. However, there’s some debate over the value of the $50/month subscription.
Another concern for Joi, and indeed many, is managing range anxiety. The 2024 Mustang Mach-E Select trim boasts an estimated range of 250 miles on a full charge, which is more than sufficient for daily driving for the majority of drivers. Moreover, EV infrastructure is rapidly expanding.
John Procknow offered practical advice to Jori: “Leasing is great! Get the Ford Pass app and map out your chargers in your area and get a Tesla Supercharger adapter. Take a half hour and just play with all the settings on the main touchscreen.” The FordPass app is useful for locating chargers near you, tracking battery health, and prepping the car.
Steve Rothkoph offered an extremely apt point: “The key is to work out a good charging plan based on your driving needs. It took 3 months, but getting a home level 2 charger has been amazing.” Level 2 chargers (240 volts) can fully charge your Mach-E overnight, adding about 28 miles of range per hour.
One of the most compelling testimonials came from Carmine Rauso: “I came from a 2020 manual Jeep Rubicon (clocked 138,000 miles on it since August 2020). I was really worried about switching to an EV, but it’s been great. I bought a 2024 GT mid-November and already clocked 11k miles on it. I don’t think I could ever go back to an ICE.”
If you’re a new Mustang Mach-E owner, Joi, your feelings are completely normal. Invest in a Level 2 charger for home use, check FordPass for charging locations, and join online communities to exchange experiences and learn tips.
