How different are the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 and Mustang Mach-E GT trim models? Let’s take a look at each of these crossover EVs.
Power & Performance
Both crossover EVs were designed to balance premium speed with an excellent electric battery range. However, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 and GT will appeal to slightly different kinds of drivers.
Of all the Mustang Mach-E models, the California Route 1 supplies the longest-lived battery, giving you up to 306 miles of battery range. But it’s also a speed demon in its own right, shooting from zero to 60 mpg in 4.8 seconds with all-wheel drive.
On the other hand, if you want to prioritize speed above all else, you’re going to want the Mustang Mach-E GT. This crossover EV comes standard with all-wheel drive and the extended range battery, helping it go from zero to 60 in a blistering 3.8 seconds.
California Route 1:
- Extended-range battery (290 hp, 317 lb-ft with RWD; 346 hp, 428 lb-ft with eAWD)
- 305-mile range (RWD)
- 306-mile range (eAWD)
- 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds (RWD)
- 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds (eAWD)
GT:
- Extended-range battery (480 hp, 600 lb-ft)
- 270-mile range (eAWD)
- 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds
Exterior Features
From the outside, it’s easy to tell the difference between the Mustang Mach-E GT and California Route 1. The latter comes with 18-inch Carbonized-Gray painted wheels and a panoramic glass roof, much like you see on Tesla models. The former has bigger, 20-inch wheels painted a glossy black. The GT’s standard roof is also black, but the panoramic glass roof is optional.
Both Mustang Mach-E trim models come with a drainable frunk, or front trunk, located where the engine bay would be in a gas-powered model. It’s drainable so you can fill it with ice and use it as a cooler during tailgate parties.
Both:
- Phone as a Key
- Drainable Frunk
California Route 1:
- 18-inch Carbonized Gray-painted aluminum wheels
- Panoramic Fixed-Glass Roof with Infrared Reflective Windshield
- Manual liftgate
GT:
- 20-inch machined-face aluminum with High Gloss Black-Painted Pockets and Aero Cover
- Optional Panoramic Fixed-Glass Roof with Infrared Reflective Windshield
- Hands-free, foot-activated liftgate
- Black painted roof
Interior Features
These Mustang Mach-E models are handsomely equipped with luxury features. Both treat you to the latest infotainment gear, with Ford’s Sync 4 system and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. And both are roomy and cozy, with heated front seats and vegan leather ActiveX seats.
Although these models have many common features, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT is ultimately more luxurious. It adds the premium Bang & Olufsen sound system, for starters. Not to mention, its vegan leather seats are more refined, with Copper Metallic stitching and soft Miko inserts.
Both:
- Sync 4A with Enhanced Voice Recognition and Built-In Connected Navigation
- 15.5-inch touchscreen
- Wireless charging pad
- Heated front seats
- Driver’s seat and side view mirror memory settings
- Heated, soft vinyl-wrapped steering wheel
California Route 1:
- Six-speaker stereo
- ActiveX Black Onyx seating
GT:
- 10-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen
- ActiveX seats with Miko Insert and Copper Metallic Stitching
Safety Features
Here, the California Route 1 actually comes standard with more features than the GT. It includes the automated parking system, which makes it easier to guide the Mustang Mach-E into any space, even if you’ve got a cabin full of anxious kids or an aversion to parallel parking. And the Ford BlueCruise system offers hands-free driving on thousands of miles of pre-mapped highways. These features are optional for the Mustang Mach-E GT.
Standard on both models:
- Forward Sensing System
- Automatic High Beams
- Blind-Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Rearview Camera
- Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering, Speed Sign Recognition
California Route 1:
- Active Park Assist 2.0
- Ford BlueCruise
- 360-Degree Camera with Split View and Front Washer
GT:
- Optional Active Park Assist 2.0 (requires Panoramic Fixed-Glass Roof)
- Optional Ford BlueCruise (requires Panoramic Fixed-Glass Roof)
- Optional 360-Degree Camera with Split View and Front Washer
Choose Your Mustang Mach-E
If you’re looking for a sporty crossover EV with a long-lasting battery and lots of high-tech safety features, you’re going to love the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1. On the other hand, if you prefer an even faster performance and a longer list of luxury features, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT is the right choice.