Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Nissan Ariya
Buy the Ford Mustang Mach-E for the stronger all-round Decoder Score (68/100). Choose the Nissan Ariya if its strengths match your priorities.
68 Ford Mustang Mach-E EPA + mfr data | 66 Nissan Ariya EPA + mfr data | |
|---|---|---|
| Decoder Score | 68 | 66 |
| Starting price | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Used from | $25,000 | $28,000 |
| EPA range | 290 mi | 272 mi |
| Real-world range | 262 mi | 237 mi |
| Battery | 91 kWh | 87 kWh |
| Efficiency | 3.2 mi/kWh | 3.1 mi/kWh |
| DC fast charge | 150 kW | 130 kW |
| Level 2 charge | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo | 60 cu ft | 60 cu ft |
| 0–60 mph | 5.2s | 5s |
| Horsepower | 346 hp | 389 hp |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Towing | — | — |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Tax credit | May qualify | No |
| Owner rating | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Best for | Family, Performance | Family, Luxury |
Price
The Ford Mustang Mach-E starts lower at $40,000, versus $40,000 for the other. On the used market both have come down — check current listings before deciding.
Range
The Ford Mustang Mach-E leads on EPA range at 290 mi. In the real world both land around 82% of that in mixed driving — run your conditions through the range calculator.
Charging
The Ford Mustang Mach-E peaks higher at 150 kW, which shortens road-trip stops. Also check plug type: NACS access to the Supercharger network can matter more than a few kW.
Interior & practicality
The Ford Mustang Mach-E offers more cargo room (60 cu ft). Consider seating layout and rear space too, not just the headline number.
Performance
The Nissan Ariya is quicker to 60 mph (5s). Both feel brisk in everyday driving thanks to instant electric torque.
Family use
With 5 seats, the Ford Mustang Mach-E suits larger families better. Factor in car-seat access and cargo behind the third row if fitted.
Road trip use
Road trips reward range plus fast charging. The Ford Mustang Mach-E scores higher on our road-trip metric.
Used buyer notes
Both depreciate; that's the used buyer's opportunity. Check battery health, any open recalls, and that the charging port matches the network you'll use. See the used EV buying guide for a full checklist.
Ford Mustang Mach-E, for most people.
Run the numbers for your own driving with the calculators, then compare more EVs in the same class.