Ford Mustang Mach-E production begins in China

Ford's first Chinese-made Mustang Mach-E has rolled off the production line in Chongqing, signalling the first appearance of the nameplate in the country.

Built in a joint venture with Chinese manufacturer Changan, Ford will avoid any local tariffs on foreign-made vehicles thanks to the partnership, allowing it to capitalise on a market which is booming with electric vehicles.

Set to be sold directly to customers through an online store, the Blue Oval's first passenger electric vehicle is available in four variants for the Chinese market – Mustang Mach-E GT First Edition, GT rear-drive and rear-drive luxury versions (both long range) and Yueshi rear-drive version (standard range).

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Mustang Mach-E prices in China range between 265,000 Chinese Yuan (AU$55,350) for the entry-level variant, up to 379,900 Yuan (AU$79,350) in range-topping guise – both around the same cost as an Australian delivered Tesla Model 3, which is also produced in China.

The Mustang Mach-E's popularity has seen it rack up 18,855 sales in the United States to the end of September 2021, under half the 41,035 units shifted of the internal combustion powered Mustang – but ahead of some individual variants.

Despite its popularity, Ford Australia has previously said it will not be bringing the EV to the local market, instead focusing on the E-Transit and electrified versions of existing models.