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According to foreign media Electrek, a Ford engineer recently launched an AMA(Ask? Me? Anything) discussion. During the discussion, he revealed some information about the battery, charging and on-board system of Ford Mustang Mach-E.
The Mustang Mach-E currently has four power configurations, including the battery capacity of the standard endurance model and the Tesla model of the same class. Y is the same, but the estimated life of EPA is much lower. In addition, Mach-E's automatic driving assistance function will allow the driver to let go of the operation, and the car will also support third-party in-vehicle systems such as CarPlay. But after the discussion, the content he posted has been deleted.
Ford Mustang Mach-E was first released on 20191month, and the first batch of vehicles is expected to be delivered at the end of this year. Ford Mustang Mach-E is Ford's first electric vehicle based on pure electric platform and the first crossover vehicle of Mustang brand, which is of great significance to Ford.
Foreign media Electrek said that the content shared by Ford engineers may not be completely accurate. At present, there is still a long time before the delivery of Ford Mustang Mach-E, during which the manufacturing process and vehicle parameters may also change.
1.Mach-E battery capacity and model? So is y? The endurance difference exceeds 100 km? The charging power is lower than Tesla.
Ford engineers said that the battery and charging parameters officially announced by Ford were too conservative.
According to the data released by Ford official website, the expected cruising range of the EPA with standard configuration of Mustang Mach-E is 230 miles (about 368 kilometers), and that with remote configuration is 300 miles (about 480 kilometers). If all-wheel drive is adopted, the endurance of Mustang Mach-E will be reduced. Mustang Mach-E*** has four power configurations, and each configuration has two battery capacities to choose from, which are 76kWh and 99kWh respectively.
And Tesla models of the same class? Compared with Y, the battery life gap between them is obvious. Tesla model? The battery capacity of the Y-long battery life version is 75kWh, which is almost the same as that of the standard battery life version of the Mustang Mach-E. However, what about the Tesla model? The Y-long endurance version of EPA is expected to have a cruising range of about 365,438+05 miles (about 504 kilometers). Compared with Mustang Mach-E, Tesla model? The Y-long battery life version is expected to last 85 miles longer (about 136 km).
▲ Ford Mustang Mach-E has two kinds of batteries to choose from, and each capacity can be selected from rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Some car companies will use software to lock some batteries, so as to replenish them in time after other batteries decay, so as not to affect the life of vehicles as much as possible. This may be that Ford Mustang Mach-E is not as good as Tesla model. One reason for Y Although Ford engineers didn't confirm this clearly that day, he also said that Ford hoped to publish more conservative data to avoid legal problems.
Regarding the charging details of Mustang Mach-E, some netizens asked if the maximum charging power of Mustang Mach-E was 150kW, and could it be faster? The Ford engineer pointed out that although some car companies claim to be able to charge 350kW, most charging stations do not have such charging conditions now, which seems very stupid.
According to the official data released by Ford, the maximum charging power of Mustang Mach-E is 150kW, which is already greater than many electric vehicles currently on sale.
The Mustang Mach-E can also charge for 47 miles (about 75 kilometers) in 10 minutes. However, according to the battery size and charging time of Mustang Mach-E, it can be calculated that the actual maximum charging power of Mustang Mach-E is about 90 ~ 100 kW, which is lower than 150kW. Ford engineers believe that Ford is also very conservative in charging.
Comparison of charging parameters between Mustang Mach-E and Tesla of the same class? Y is really average. In contrast, Tesla models? The maximum charging power of Y is 250kW, so it can be charged at a faster speed.
Ford engineers also said that the Mustang Mach-E also considered the working temperature of the vehicle during the manufacturing process. Mach-E works in the same temperature range as other Ford cars, from -50℃ to 60℃. Therefore, Mustang Mach-E can work in the coldest winter or the hottest summer.
▲ Ford mustang Mach-E
Ford engineers believe that although the service life of Tesla's batteries and motors can easily be "more than 5 years" in actual use, the quality of Tesla's whole vehicle is somewhat disappointing.
He said that the quality of the Mustang Mach-E is very high, or it will have "the best interior of Ford cars". At the same time, Ford guarantees all powertrain components for 8 years, so consumers don't have to worry about quality problems.
Second, automatic assisted driving allows the driver to operate without hands? Car-mounted machine supports Carplay
Some netizens asked, is Ford serious about Mustang Mach-E? Ford engineers pointed out that at present, more and more Ford employees are involved in the Mach-E project. When they learned the details of the Mustang Mach-E, many employees who questioned it gradually changed their views on this car. Dave, former chief engineer of Mustang production line? Perichak was skeptical about the Mustang Mach-E before, but now he is very supportive of the research and development of the Mustang Mach-E.
At present, the Mustang Mach-E has high hopes, and it is analyzed that this electric crossover can save the Mustang brand. In recent years, countries have issued more stringent fuel indicators and emission standards, and the public has gradually realized that the performance of electric vehicles is not weak, and the traditional large-displacement Mustang V8 engine will eventually withdraw from the market. Ford engineers also said that Chevrolet Camaro may face production suspension, and Ford hopes that Mustang can avoid production suspension.
▲ Ford Mustang has always been known for its high performance.
GM has made it clear that only by releasing more electric vehicles can it sell more large-displacement SUVs. Ford seems to have a similar idea. At present, the environmental protection policies of various countries are more and more strict. If car companies want to sell more cars with high fuel consumption, they must sell more environmentally-friendly electric vehicles to offset pollutant emissions.
Ford engineers also introduced other novel functions into the car. On the dashboard of Mustang Mach-E, there is a camera aimed at the driver's face. This camera can detect whether the driver is sitting in the seat or not, and it can also detect whether the driver is focused. Ford engineers said that this function is more user-friendly than Tesla's Autopilot autopilot assist function. After Tesla's automatic driving assistance function is turned on, the driver needs to hold the steering wheel all the time, but the Mustang Mach-E can provide a "more natural experience, and the driver can put down his arm".
Foreign media Electrek said that Tesla Model? 3' s entertainment system is already very powerful, faster and easier to use. Ford engineers think that the infotainment system of Mustang Mach-E is twice as good as Tesla. He said that the infotainment system is the "coolest thing" of the Mustang Mach-E.
As can be seen from the currently exposed pictures, Ford added a control knob at the bottom of the screen, which makes the operation more convenient and will not divert the driver's attention.
In addition, the central control entertainment system of Mustang Mach-E can also display Ford synchronous infotainment system and third-party in-vehicle systems, such as Apple CarPlay or Android? Automatic. Tesla is different. It can't use CarPlay or Android? Cars, many Tesla owners hope to realize the compatibility of third-party systems as soon as possible. So, what about people who want to use CarPlay or Android? For car users, Mustang Mach -E can provide greater flexibility.
▲ Ford Mustang Mach-E infotainment system.
For vehicle sensors, Ford engineers said that the driving computer of Mustang Mach-E has been specially designed, with strong processing power and sufficient running memory, which makes the vehicle run more smoothly and can detect farther positions through radar.
Mustang Mach-E can also carry out OTA upgrade similar to Tesla software update, but Ford engineers can't confirm whether the subsequent OTA upgrade is free. He said: "(OTA upgrade) will be similar to Tesla's experience. At the same time, OTA did bring something special. Everyone can continue to pay attention! "
Finally, Ford engineers revealed other details.
First of all, the Mustang Mach-E is satisfactory because it has more "soul" than any other electric car. Because Mach-E has a culture of focusing on sports for many years. Many car owners will buy the same brand or model again when changing cars, because the vehicles have more connotations and details.
Secondly, Ford engineers said that compared with Tesla models? Y, Mustang Mach-E will have better sales performance, mainly government subsidies. He said: "Our Mustang Mach-E will receive more subsidies from the federal government and the states." However, in the design process, Ford did not specifically change the model for government subsidies.
After the official launch, the Mustang Mach-E will be eligible for government subsidies, but Tesla models? Y there is no subsidy. This is because the United States federal electric vehicle incentive mechanism stipulates that government subsidies are limited to the first 200,000 electric vehicles sold by car companies. Therefore, Tesla can no longer get subsidies when it sells more than 200,000 cars, and Ford can still get government subsidies.
Ford's electric vehicle based on pure electric platform was released almost ten years later than other car companies, but during this decade, other car companies also paved the way for Ford. Ford engineers are very optimistic about this. He thinks that the Mustang Mach-E is compared with the Tesla model. Y will have a greater price advantage.
Summary: Entertainment system and core technology have become the "main battlefield" between car companies.
Ford Mustang Mach-E will deliver the first batch of cars at the end of this year, and the details of the cars will be announced gradually with the progress of production. Ford mustang Mach-E as Tesla model? Y's strong competitor, the starting price is slightly lower than the model? Y, I believe it will achieve good sales.
At present, major car companies are making smarter electric vehicles. Among them, core technologies such as infotainment system and autonomous driving technology will also become the "main battlefield" of car companies. Ford's entertainment system is more compatible, while Tesla focuses on self-developed entertainment systems. Who will win the final victory? This may be a contest between iOS and Android in the automotive industry.
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