The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E and the 2025 Tesla Model 3 stand out as two prominent contenders in the EV wars. Both vehicles offer impressive performance, range, and cutting-edge features. The 2025 Mustang Mach-E brings bold SUV styling and real-world versatility, while the Tesla Model 3 leans into sleek, minimalist design and sharp performance. Here’s how they stack up.
Key Takeaways:
- The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E’s trims are less expensive and range in price from $38,490 to $57,990. The Tesla Model 3’s trims are priced from $44,130 to $56,630. Prices are effective April 10, 2025.
- The Mustang Mach-e is tops in trim options with nearly double the Model 3’s offerings.
- Tesla has dropped its least expensive trim—the Standard Range model—from the 2025 lineup.
What is the Starting Price of the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
The Ford Mustang Mach-e is the less expensive option in this EV rivalry and has nearly double the number of trims as the Tesla Model 3
- Select: $38,490
- Premium: $41,990
- GT: $54,490
- GT Performance: $55,485
- Rally: $57,990
Also, the 2025 Tesla Model 3 loses a trim—the Standard Range (base) model—from the previous year.
- Long Range RWD: $44,130
- Long Range AWD: $49,130
- Performance: $56,630
Does the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Have Dual Motors?
Tesla has always played its cards close to its chest, and it does so with the Model 3 in terms of keeping its exact engine specifics secret. It runs on dual electric motors delivering about 510 horsepower. A single motor with rear-wheel drive is standard, but there is an available dual-motor all-wheel-drive.
The Mustang Mach-e offers a choice of battery—a standard 70.0-kWh battery or an extended 91.0-kWh pack. Horsepower and torque ranges vary by trim and powertrain.
- Base Trims (Select, Premium): Single-motor rear-wheel drive models range from 264 to 290 horsepower, while dual-motor all-wheel drive models can range from 325 to 365 horsepower
- GT: This performance-focused model offers a standard 480 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque with the option to increase to 700 lb-ft of torque with the Performance Upgrade package.
- Rally: Also a performance-focused model designed with light off-roading in mind, it features an available Performance Upgrade package, offering 480 horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque.
Is the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Comfortable Inside?
Both the Mach-e and Model 3 are minimalist inside, but the Mach-e has an edge on luxury that the Model 3 just can’t match, thanks to the soft-touch materials used throughout. The Mach-e also has more cargo space, providing just under 30 cubic feet behind its rear seats and close to 60 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. Another 4.7 cubic feet exists in the front trunk. The Model 3 is much smaller, with 19.8 cubic feet of room and a front trunk of just 3.1 cubic feet.
Will you choose the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E?
While the Tesla Model 3 offers great range and tech, the Ford Mustang Mach-E stands out with a more affordable price tag, and spaciousness is necessary for most families. The Mach-e is a solid choice that offers real value, versatility, and a fun driving experience.