Mexico-Built 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Is Sure To Spark Some Controversy

Naming its first all-electric crossover the Mustang Mach-E is definitely a controversial decision for Ford, as the new version does not have much in common with the iconic pony car, moreover a few styling references.

It’therefore the first time the Mustang name was used on anything but a car and Ford is trusting the nameplate will help its very first all-electric SUV stand out in the competition. It’s a two-way road as the movement may dilute the attractiveness of the nameplate in case it proves unsuccessful.

Mind you, chances are lovers will eventually get over this in the event the 2021 Mustang Mach-E is great enough. U.S. buyers in general, along with the Trump government particularly, won’t be thrilled to learn the new version is going to be reached in Mexico, though.

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E surrounded by real Ford Mustangs

Back in March, Ford confirmed the electric crossover would be built at its own plant in Cuautitlan, Mexico but that was before showing it was going to be called the Mustang Mach-E. Since CNBC points outside, importing this kind of established American name into the U.S. may be risky given President Donald Trump’s tough stance on the new North American trade deal (USMCA) and on U.S. automakers preventing automobiles in Mexico, China, and other places.

That the Mustang Mach-E will debut in the midst of an extremely contentious election cycle, even in which manufacturing projects and plant locations will be high about the candidates’ plans, especially Donald Trump’s.

U.S. automakers have traditionally chosen to manufacturing iconic American automobiles like Mustang, Corvette and Jeep Wrangler in the United States since it’s part of the allure. However, one could assert that Ford has decided of building the 2021 Mustang Mach-E south of their border to keep the costs down.

In the end, that ought to profit U.S. buyers, unless Ford decides to pocket the savings instead of pursuing a competitive pricing plan. Either way Tesla might jump at the opportunity to inform buyers that its EVs are created in the United States, whereas Ford’s electrical crossover.