As the EV market continues to heat up, the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-e and the 2025 Tesla Model 3 stand out as two prominent contenders. Both vehicles offer impressive performance, range, and cutting-edge features, but, unlike Ford, Tesla keeps much of its information close to its chest. Making the decision between them can be challenging—we’re here to help!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- As of April 8, 2025, the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-e is priced from $38,490 to $57,990. It is the less expensive option—the Model 3 ranges from $44,130 to $56,630.
- The Mustang Mach-e has nearly double the trims of the Model 3.
- For 2025, Tesla has dropped its least expensive trim from the lineup—the Standard Range model.
2025 Ford Mustang Mach-e vs 2025 Tesla Model 3: Price Breakdown and Best Value Pick
As we stated above, the Ford Mustang Mach-e is the less expensive option with more trims to choose from.
- Select: $38,490
- Premium: $41,990
- GT: $54,490
- GT Performance: $55,485
- Rally: $57,990
The 2025 Tesla Model 3 is down by one trim from the previous model year.
- Long Range RWD: $44,130
- Long Range AWD: $49,130
- Performance: $56,630
2025 Ford Mustang Mach-e vs. 2025 Tesla Model 3: Electric Powertrains, Range, and Performance Compared
While the Model 3 keeps its exact engine specifics secret, the Mustang Mach-e runs on either a standard-range 70.0-kWh battery or an available extended-range 91.0-kWh pack. Both pair with a single electric motor on Select and Premium rear-wheel drive models, or a motor on each axle in all-wheel drive variants across trims.
For the GT and GT Performance models that only feature all-wheel drive 480 horsepower and up to 634 pound-feet of torque is made with the GT. The Performance upgrade and the Mach-e Rally trims push torque to a powerful 700 pound-feet, while models with. Less powerful trims with rear-wheel drive generate 266 or 290 horsepower and 387 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive versions of Select and Premium trims generate from 266 to 346 horsepower, and 427 or 428 pound-feet.
In comparison, what we know about the Model 3 is that it is powered by dual motors delivering about 510 horsepower. A single motor with rear-wheel drive is standard, but there is an available dual-motor all-wheel-drive.
2025 Ford Mustang Mach-e vs 2025 Tesla Model 3: Interior Features, Comfort, and Cargo Space Compared
The Mach-e features a minimalist cabin with soft-touch materials throughout. While not overly luxurious, it does have an elegant touch.The Model 3 is also minimalist, but the Mustang Mach-e has the edge on quality and also cargo—it provides just under 30 cubic feet of cargo space behind its rear seats and close to 60 cubic feet the rear seats folded down, with another 4.7 cubic feet in the front trunk, or frunk. The Model 3 doesn’t come close—it has 19.8 cubic feet of room, with a front trunk of 3.1 cubic feet.
While the Tesla Model 3 holds its own with sleek design and tech-forward features, the Mach-e feels more like a complete package, especially for drivers who want a roomy, well-rounded electric SUV, and you have more trim options. Stop by and see it today!