[Easily update anywhere] Ford Mustang Mach E is a new feature with a wireless update | AutoCAR JAPAN

Provided by software update OTA

Ford has revealed a new wireless update system that continues to support the electric crossover "Mach E" through its life cycle.

Ford states that the software wireless update (OTA) can be easily performed anywhere and in some cases it will take less than two minutes.

Complex updates that require longer time can also be scheduled for a convenient time, such as midnight.

Ford expects all Mach E owners to the first wireless update within six months of the distribution.

The owner can be notified about available updates and can use wireless or mobile phone connection to activate.

British price and performance

The entry -grade, the UK price of the rear wheel drive standard model is £ 4270 (5.29 million yen).A 76kWh battery provides a 450km cruising range and a 257ps power.

The advanced version is £ 50,000 (6.56 million yen), and it is equipped with a 99kWh battery pack that realizes a cruising range of 595 km and 285ps output.

However, this advanced version is not subject to 3000 pounds (390,000 yen) British government plug -in automobile subsidies, as its selling price is slightly below the payment standard.

The whole -wheel drive model starts at 46,750 pounds (6.14 million yen) and can run 418 km with a capacity of 76 kWh.

The advanced version of the AWD starts at 56,950 pounds (7.48 million yen).This is 337ps with a cruising range of 539km and a power boost.

Currently, reservations are being made, and the recommended deposit amount in the British market is £ 1000 (130,000 yen).

What is the drive train selling?

Ford's electrification drive train is installed in Fiesta, Puma, Focus Eco Boost hybrid models, as well as Kuga, Transit Custom and Torneo Custom Eco Blue models.

The most efficient is the Kuga plug -in hybrid, and the CO2 emissions in the NEDC cycle are said to be 26g/km.

By electrifying the mass sales model Fiesta, Focus, and Kouga, Ford predicts that the fuel fee paid by European drivers can save about £ 28 million per year.

Ford also promises a total of 1,000 charging stations in Ford facilities in Europe to accelerate plug -in and battery models.

"Infrastructure is important for customer to own an electric model with peace of mind, but we cannot provide it," said Stuart Lawlie, the top European. ing.

The rear wheel drive model of Mustang Mach E is 18 inch wheels, and the front wheel drive model has a 19 -inch wheel.

The former is equipped with an adaptive LED headlights and a red brake caliper, and the limited edition first edition is equipped with a panora maru.

Mustang Mach E, manufactured in Mexico, is sold only online and is now available from the UK.

This electric crossover is Ford's first mass -produced battery electric vehicle, a flagship of new 18 mild and full hybrid vehicles scheduled to be released by the end of 2021.

Ford anticipates many British customers, who are interested in this new EV model, to order a first edition model of 10,000 high -end specifications.

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