Chevrolet Bolt EV vs Ford Mustang Mach E
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is more fuel-efficient at 118 MPG combined, against 100 MPG for the Ford Mustang Mach E. At EPA assumptions that is about $100 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | Ford Mustang Mach E | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 97 | 680 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 6 and 0 | 23 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 3,000 miles | 23,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 13 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 118 MPG | 100 MPG |
| City and highway | 127 and 108 | 105 and 93 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $650 | $750 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 97 complaints for the Chevrolet Bolt EV and 680 for the Ford Mustang Mach E. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Chevrolet Bolt EV, 13 for the Ford Mustang Mach E.