If you’re cross-shopping electric SUVs, the Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E are two of the most common vehicles buyers put side by side. Here’s how the current lineups stack up on price, range, and cargo space, as of September 2026.
The 2026 Model Y starts at $39,990 for the rear-wheel-drive base trim and tops out at $59,990 for the Long Range Launch Series AWD, according to Cars.com’s research page. EPA-rated range spans 294 to 357 miles depending on trim and drivetrain. The 2026 Mustang Mach-E starts lower, at $37,795 for the rear-wheel-drive Select trim, and runs up to $57,690 for the high-performance Rally trim, per Autoblog’s pricing breakdown. Mach-E range is lower across the board, from 240 to 320 miles depending on trim and battery pack.
Cargo space favors the Model Y: with the rear seats folded, it holds about 74 cubic feet, versus 59.7 cubic feet in the Mach-E, per the same two sources. The Model Y also offers roughly 30 cubic feet behind the second row for everyday use, plus a front trunk.
Performance splits by trim. The Mach-E’s GT and Rally trims make 480 horsepower and up to 600–700 lb-ft of torque with the extended-range battery — enough to compete with the Model Y Performance’s quicker acceleration, though the two use different measurement conventions, so treat these as ballpark comparisons rather than an exact match.
Charging access is the biggest practical difference for road trips. Every Model Y ships with a NACS port and built-in access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. Ford’s 2025-and-newer Mach-E also has a native NACS port, and older models can add Ford’s Fast Charging Adapter to use compatible Supercharger stations — but not every Supercharger accepts non-Tesla vehicles, so check Ford’s app before counting on a specific station on a road trip.
Prices and available incentives on both vehicles change through the model year, so confirm current numbers with a dealer or with Tesla directly before you buy.
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