Our buying guide helps you weigh the 2025 Tesla Model 3 vs Mustang Mach-E pros and cons. Which is right for you, Ford’s electric compact crossover or Tesla’s midsize sedan?
Key Takeaways
- Not only does the Mustang Mach-E treat you to a high-tech ride, but it’s also the roomier choice!
- Both EVs offer superlative power, but the 2025 Tesla Model’s 363-mile max range is longer than the Mustang Mach-E’s 320-mile max range.
- Want an EV that can handle Monroe’s rural roads? Check out the Mustang Mach-E Rally!
- When you buy Ford’s high-powered EV crossover, you’ll enjoy local support and support your local community at the same time!
Smart, Comfy Cruising: 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E
As a small crossover SUV with a wider wheelbase, the Mustang Mach-E offers more interior space than the competition. Whether you’re cruising the interstate or running errands around Monroe, this Ford EV offers more room for your legs and shoulders. This is especially true when it comes to second-row legroom, where passengers enjoy an extra 3.6 inches of road-trip-friendly space! Active families will also prefer the Mustang Mach-E’s 34.4 cubic feet of cargo space to the Model 3’s 24.1 cubes.
When it comes to features, the Mustang Mach-E and Model 3 actually have a lot in common — including features that make these EVs great for both local errands and trips out of town. For instance, both models come standard with big infotainment touchscreens, built-in navigation, and streetwise safety aids. However, we have to say that the Mustang Mach-E’s setup — with a digital gauge cluster in front of the steering column and 15.5-inch central infotainment touchscreen— feels much more logical (not to mention safer!) than the Model 3’s single 15.4-inch central touchscreen, which doubles as both a digital gauge cluster and infotainment system.
Power & Driving Range: 2025 Tesla Model 3
These days, in Monroe, EVs offer low-cost driving with plenty of local charging access, including a growing number of chargers along the I-20 corridor. With their smooth, quiet ride and instant torque, both the Mustang Mach-E and Model 3 feel at home on city streets and highways alike. Each EV’s overall driving range varies according to trim model, but the Model 3 Long Range RWD will travel the furthest on a full battery. Its 363-mile range tops the Mustang Mach-E Premium’s 320-mile range.
Both of these EVs deliver outstanding power and outrageous speed. The 2025 Tesla Model 3 has a little bit of an edge here, too. With its 510 horsepower and 554 pound-feet of torque, the Performance AWD trim model can go from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 2.8 seconds!
But Ford’s EV has its own high-performance option, the Mustang Mach-E GT. With its Performance Upgrade, this electric SUV taps into 480 horses and 700 pound-feet of torque. Although it won’t beat the Model 3 sedan, it’s faster than its close competitor, the Model Y crossover, zooming from 0 to 60 mph in only 3.3 seconds!
Backroad Capabilities: 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Down south, you occasionally have to deal with muddy back roads and driveways, even if you’re not the off-roading type. Compared to the Model 3, the Mustang Mach-E gives you a little extra ground clearance to help you get around safely. And if you are the off-roading kind, the Mustang Mach-E has the perfect trim model for you. The Rally is specially tuned to hit the trail at high speeds. And its underbody shield, 480 horses, and 700 pound-feet of torque help you do exactly that!
Then there’s the Tesla Model 3, which wasn’t exactly born on the bayou. While this EV gives you plenty of power, you won’t find any off-road-ready trim models in its lineup. If you do decide to go with the Model 3, we recommend adding all-wheel drive to help you maintain your footing on more rural roads.
Customer Support: 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E
One of the great things about owning an EV is that it needs a lot less maintenance than an ICE vehicle. But there’s no such thing as a vehicle that doesn’t need a little TLC once in a while! If your Mustang Mach-E needs warranty-related repairs, all you need to do is bring it to your local Ford dealer. And since official Ford dealers like Banner Ford of Monroe are local businesses, the money you spend there helps bolster our local economy!
But scheduling a service appointment — or bringing your Model 3 in for one of Tesla’s infamous recalls — is more of an ordeal. Tesla can send mobile technicians out to perform some repairs, but bigger jobs often need to be handled at one of Tesla’s corporate service or collision centers, which aren’t exactly local. From Monroe, the nearest service center is some 130 miles away, outside of Jackson, Mississippi. If you prefer to keep your business in the state, you’ll need to drive some 285 miles to New Orleans, where you’ll find the only Tesla dealer in Louisiana.
Your New EV
Keep your business in our Ouachita Parish community and shop local at Banner Ford of Monroe. Not only does the spitfire 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E make the Tesla Model 3 look bland by comparison, but this crossover SUV also handles our local backroads with ease. Visit us to experience this high-powered EV in person!