Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Kia EV6 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Tesla Model Y: spec battle!

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All-electric SUVs are becoming more and more common on Australian roads. And Ford Australia will soon bring its all-electric Mustang Mach-E to local shores to join a range of other SUVs with electric power. 

There is no better time than now to compare the new Mustang Mach-E with some of its closest rivals. In this latest spec battle, Chasing Cars has pitted four rear-drive electric SUVs against each other to see which comes out on top on the spec sheet. 

For this exercise, we’ll look at the following base model variants:

• Ford Mustang Mach-E Select 
• Tesla Model Y RWD
• Kia EV6 Air RWD
• Hyundai Ioniq 5 Dynamiq RWD 

Let’s get stuck in!

How much do the models differ in terms of price?

Starting with the upcoming Mustang Mach-E Select, pricing will start from $79,990 before on-road costs, however the highest-spec all-paw GT will cost $107,665 before on-road costs. 

Next up is the Tesla Model Y RWD which is priced from $65,400 before on-road costs . The flagship all-wheel-drive Performance costs $91,400 before on-road costs. 

The Kia EV6 Air RWD, meanwhile, is priced from $72,590 before on-road costs, while its much more expensive dual-motor EV6 GT performance flagship costs $99,590 before on-road costs. 

Lastly, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 in rear-drive Dynamiq guise currently costs $72,000 before on-road costs, while its high-spec AWD cousin will cost buyers $84,981 before on-road costs. 

This means that the Ford Mustang Mach-E is the most expensive of this EV group by some margin. 

Standard specs compared

The Ford Mustang Mach-E in standard Select guise includes the following features as standard:

• 15.5-inch centre touchscreen 
• 10.2-inch instrument cluster 
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 
• 19-inch alloy wheels with aero covers
• LED headlights 
• Panoramic glass sunroof
• Artificial leather seats 
• Bang and Olufsen 10-speaker sound system 
• 360-degree camera 

Next up is the Tesla Model Y, which in base guise features the following:

• 15-inch centre touchscreen
• Glass roof 
• Wireless phone charging 
• Vegan leather interior 
• 13-speaker premium audio sound system
• 128GB storage device 
• Electric front seats with heating 
• Four USB-C ports 

The Kia EV6 Air follows along with the following standard specification:

• 12.3-inch touchscreen
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster 
• Six-speaker sound system
• Satellite navigation 
• Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 
• Three USB-A and USB-C ports 
• Electric front seats
• Dual-zone climate control

And finally, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Dynamiq has the following features as standard:

• 12.3-inch touchscreen
• 12.3-inch instrument cluster
• BOSE eight-speaker sound system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility 
• 19-inch alloy wheels
• V2L capability 
• Remote start 
• Smart key
• Leather appointed seats 

In terms of specifications, each vehicle seems to be pretty equally weighted in terms of standard kit. 

Which car has the best battery range?

Ford has stated that the Mustang Mach-E Select will have a WLTP range of 470km and will be fitted with a 71kWh battery pack. 

Tesla states that its entry-level Model Y rear-wheel drive has a 455km WLTP range and uses a 57.5kWh usable battery pack. 

The Kia EV6 Air RWD has a claimed 528km of WLTP range thanks to a 77.4kWh battery pack. 

Finally, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Dynamiq uses the same 77.4kWh battery pack as the Kia EV6, which provides a claimed 507km (WLTP) range. 

So, it’s the EV6 Air that comes out on top as the entry-level electric SUV with the best claimed range at 528km. However, it must be noted that these are claimed figures only and not real-world figures.  

How fast are these electric SUVs?

If you want to be the master of traffic light acceleration runs, then check out the 0-100km/h times for each of the SUVs down below:

Ford Mustang Mach-E Select – 6.6 seconds

Tesla Model Y RWD – 6.9 seconds 

Kia EV6 Air – 7.3 seconds 

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Dynamiq –  7.3 seconds 

The Mustang Mach-E takes the cake with the fastest claimed 0-100km/h time, however the rest of the pack won’t be too far behind. As with range data above, these are claimed figures. 

Final verdict 

Buying a full-electric SUV in 2023 means that you will get a well-specified vehicle for your financial investment.

The South Korean Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 make for pretty good value with great electric range and plenty of standard equipment. The Tesla Model Y, however, offers a lot for the least amount of money at $65,400 before on-road costs.

It’s not hard to see how the Tesla Model Y has become such a big seller on Australian shores.

After all, it’s currently the best-selling electric car locally. 

The electric Ford Mustang Mach-E is set to arrive in Australia during the fourth quarter of 2023.