What kind of battery does Mach-E use?
The Mach-E uses a lithium-ion battery pack to store energy. This is the standard chemistry for most modern electric vehicles, though the exact cell chemistry and supplier can vary by market and model year.
In practice, Ford has offered two main battery configurations for the Mach-E, with the battery housed in a large underbody pack and managed by an active thermal system to optimize charging and longevity. The following sections unpack the chemistry, capacity options, and sourcing behind these packs.
Battery technology and chemistry
Understanding the Mach-E’s battery starts with the chemistry and how the cells are organized inside the pack.
- Primary chemistry: lithium-ion cells, typically described as nickel-m manganese-cobalt (NMC) chemistry in many markets.
- Cell format and packaging: large underbody modules designed for efficient space usage and thermal management.
- Thermal management: active cooling/heating to maintain optimal temperature during charging and driving.
These elements collectively influence charging performance, durability, and how the battery behaves in different climates and driving conditions.
Battery capacity options
The Mach-E has been offered with two main pack sizes, corresponding to different energy capacity and range targets. The following overview highlights the options drivers could encounter.
- Smaller/standard-range option: intended for daily driving with lower energy capacity.
- Larger/extended-range option: higher energy capacity for longer-range driving.
In practice, buyers choose between the standard-range and extended-range packs, with differences in charging times and EPA-rated range depending on configuration and wheels.
Sourcing by region
Battery cells for the Mach-E come from major global suppliers, and the choice of supplier can vary by market and year.
- North America: LG Energy Solution (LGES) has been a primary supplier for U.S.-built Mach-E packs.
- Europe and other regions: supplier arrangements have included CATL for certain configurations and markets across different model years.
North America
In the United States and Canada, Ford has relied on LGES-produced cells for many Mach-E packs, with NMC-based chemistry typically cited in product disclosures.
Europe and other markets
European Mach-Es have seen cell sourcing from multiple partners, including CATL in some configurations, reflecting regional supply arrangements and evolving partnerships.
What this means for owners
For drivers, the key takeaways are that the Mach-E’s energy storage is a lithium-ion battery pack with two main capacity options and region-dependent cell sourcing. The battery’s chemistry and thermal management are designed to support reasonable charging speeds, performance, and longevity across climates.
Summary
The Mustang Mach-E uses a lithium-ion battery pack—typically with nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) chemistry—housed in an underbody module and managed by an active thermal system. Ford has offered two main battery configurations (standard-range and extended-range), with cell suppliers including LG Energy Solution in North America and CATL in some other markets. Battery technology and sourcing are tailored by region and model year, affecting range, charging behavior, and availability.
