In Europe, Ford rates the Mustang Mach-E with AWD and extended range battery as capable of towing 3,307 pounds (1,500 kg).
That’s according to this Sept. 9, 2022 news release from Ford. However, here in the United States Ford has not given the Mustang Mach-E a tow rating. In fact, Ford specifically advises against towing in the U.S. owner’s manual.
“Drivers can also now tow larger trailers and caravans with ease, as Mustang Mach-E rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models equipped with the 91 kWh extended-range battery are able to tow up to 1,500 kg – increased from 1,000 kg,” Ford wrote in its European news release.
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Ford made no mention of braked towing in the news release, which would seem to imply the Mach-E’s brakes should be able to handle 3,307 pounds. Braked towing capacity refers the maximum a vehicle can tow if the trailer has its own brakes.
In the EV Rider video at the top of this post we put a 2022 U.S. Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended Range Premium edition to the test, hauling a 600-pound trailer with a 500-pound Zero Motorcycles SR/F.
Watch the video for the results of the testing, including range with and without a tow load.
The video also includes some speculation on why Ford has so far decided against giving the Mustang Mach-E a towing rating in the U.S.
Curt, Draw-Tite and Torklift Central are among the companies selling aftermarket trailer hitches for the Mach-E here in the U.S. and Uhaul lists the Mach-E as a capable of towing.
Social media is filled with examples of people who have installed trailer hitches on their Mach-Es and are actively towing with their electric Mustangs. Despite all that, EV Rider cannot recommend the Mach-E as a tow vehicle since Ford specifically says it should not be used for towing in the U.S.
For those that would like to learn more about towing, Kelley Blue Book offers a good explanation.