So, I’m still saving up for an EV6, but I thought I’d test drive some competitors like the Mach E AWD and F150 Lightning. Here’s what I thought:
Interiors:
Mach E: The interior was decent, but felt a bit more cramped compared to the EV6. The drive mode changes weren’t easy to figure out.
F150 Lightning: Spacious, but I couldn’t get comfortable with the go pedal. A bit boring.
Driving:
Mach E: Not as agile as the EV6, and I felt a lot of bumps on the road. The power delivery was slower.
F150 Lightning: It felt like a truck but was very quiet. The power was good, though it took off a bit too quickly for my liking. I’m not sure I want such a large vehicle.
The EV6 doesn’t have paddle shifters either. It has paddles, but they don’t actually shift gears. I liked both the Mach-E and the EV6 a lot. Ended up getting a better deal on the EV6, but I found the ride and acceleration to be pretty similar. The Mach-E is a little bigger inside if you need extra space.
@Eli
I agree with everything except the acceleration. In sport mode, the EV6 is like a roller coaster—really intense! The Mach-E, even in unbridled mode, didn’t give me that same stomach-flipping feeling.
The EV6 GT is an absolute beast, especially once you pass 60 mph. It pulls like a powerful ICE car. I’m excited about the 2025 version—the new interior, powertrain, and ventilated seats make me want to get another EV6 GT when my lease ends.
I originally wanted the MME because I’ve always had Fords. It had more headroom, but my knee kept hitting the iPad control thing. Plus, I didn’t like the glass roof without shade protection. After a week, I drove the EV6, and the difference was night and day. I came from an F-150, so I wanted to like the Lighting, but the price wasn’t justifiable at that time. I’m 100% happy with my EV6.
The easy access to the drive modes is one of the best features of the e-GMP cars. I did a quick search and found that you can change drive modes using voice control. I prefer using a button, but voice control could be better than navigating through the screen.
Oscar said: @Crosby
Are you saying the Mach-E can use voice control to change drive modes, or is that for the EV6?
That’s for the Mach-E. I found this info through a search, but I can’t find anything to confirm it. If I test drive one, I’ll check to see if it’s true.