Fox News Autos test drive: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E is the automaker's first purpose-built electric car and a very different kind of pony. Fox News Autos Editor Gary Gastelu reports.
Only hacks drive the Ford Mustang Mach-E. At least the yellow ones.
Gravity's Ford Mustang Mach-E is an official part of the NYC Taxi fleet. (Gravity)
A startup called Gravity has launched a customized Mustang Mach-E into the New York City Taxi fleet.
The Gravity Mustang Mach-E has a range of 312 miles per charge. (Gravity)
The all-electric SUV is the first of 50 Mustang Mach-Es and Tesla Model Ys the company plans to deploy in the city and has begun picking up passengers in The Big Apple.
The vehicle is an all-wheel-drive Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 with the extended battery pack option, which has a driving range of 312 miles between charges, which is nearly double the distance a typical cab covers per day.
The Gravity Mustang Mach-E features a unique rear seat entertainment system. (Gravity)
Along with the requisite yellow and black paint job, the Mustang Mach-E also features a panoramic glass roof for sightseeing and a rear seat entertainment system display with music, videos, maps and a selfie cam.
Gravity has a charging base in midtown Manhattan where the vehicle can fill up overnight and riders pay the same rates as any taxi in the system.
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Several Tesla Model 3 sedans are already operated by other NYC Taxi companies.