Tesla Model Y vs Ford Mustang Mach-E
Side-by-side score breakdown across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.
What the Numbers Mean for You
- Fuel: at 15,000 miles/year, the Tesla Model Y saves roughly $80/year ($445 vs $525) — about $400 over five years.
- Biggest gap — reliability: the Ford Mustang Mach-E leads by 0.7 points (7.0 vs 6.3). In practice that means fewer surprise repair bills over the years you own it.
Quick verdict: the Ford Mustang Mach-E leads on both long-haul dependability and the driving experience — the main reason to pick the Model Y instead is price or personal preference on styling and brand.
Fuel estimates assume 15,000 miles/year at $3.50/gal. Recall counts from NHTSA at page build time. Scores are Carivo's editorial assessment informed by NHTSA, EPA, and manufacturer data — how we score →
