Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E one step closer to Australia

The all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E is looking increasingly like it will join the brand’s Australian line-up.

A trademark filing by Ford to register the name Mustang Mach-E has just been uncovered, just days after the application was submitted to IP Australia.

While it’s not unusual for carmakers to register model names despite having no plans to offer those vehicles here, this is often done early on – not two years after the vehicle began production, as with the Mustang Mach-E.

In October 2021, Ford Australia revealed five electrified models would be rolled out locally by 2024, with the E-Transit and Escape PHEV (plug-in hybrid) named at the time.

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It’s believed the upcoming Ranger ute and Everest SUV will see hybrid versions introduced in the coming years, leaving many to suggest either the battery-powered F-150 Lightning pick-up, or the Mustang Mach-E – the latter having decent odds, being it is already manufactured in right-hand-drive, while the F-150 Lightning is only built in left-hand-drive.

In the UK, Ford offers the electric Mustang SUV in three variants: the entry-level Mach-E, the mid-range AWD, and the limited GT flagship.

The 98.7kWh Extended Range battery is available across all three, while the Mach-E and AWD come with the Standard Range 75.7kWh battery pack.

Driving range varies from 400 kilometres to 610km, depending on the model and battery optioned.

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“We’re pleased to see a growing appetite for electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia, and we’re taking a considered approach to electrification to make sure we get our offering right for our customers,” a spokesperson for the company’s local arm told WhichCar in May 2021.

“Ford owners are very clear that they expect toughness, performance and capability from our vehicles, and so our focus is on offering EVs to meet those expectations.

“Ford Australia’s EV line-up will grow quickly, first with our Escape PHEV SUV and soon with other battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and electrified models. We’ll share details about these in due course.”