"The first was my inaugural outing in a Tesla Model 3, which truly felt like it shrunk the Model S' impressive design into a BMW 3 Series-sized package while simultaneously improving on it. The second came when I drove the original Chevrolet Bolt EV, which felt so far ahead of any comparable gas car in that size and price range that it made internal combustion seem irrelevant."
"I was once as cynical about a "Mustang-inspired electric crossover" as anyone with a keyboard and an internet connection. But when I got behind the wheel, I not only had a blast, but I became convinced that a "traditional" automaker like Ford could compete with the likes of Tesla and deliver an exciting electric future for everyone. It has been objectively successful since, outselling the gas Mustang last year and consistently ranking right behind the Tesla Model Y in sales."
Three landmark drives — a Tesla Model 3, the original Chevrolet Bolt EV, and the Ford Mustang Mach-E — helped mark electric vehicles as the future of cars by combining compact, refined design, accessible pricing, and engaging performance. The Mach-E proved that a traditional automaker can deliver an exciting EV that appeals broadly, achieving strong sales and ranking just behind the Tesla Model Y. Industry optimism has cooled, with many automakers scaling back EV plans and canceling projects, yet the Mach-E endures while the Ford F-150 Lightning did not. The 2025 Mach-E Select RWD starts at $37,995, offers a 260-mile EPA range, and uses a 73 kWh LFP battery.
Read at insideevs.com
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