How the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E compare on running costs, safety and reliability signals, using official NHTSA and EPA data plus asking prices from listings in Canada and the USA.
| 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E | |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon Score0–100, higher is better | 57· Elevated lemon risk | 23· High lemon risk |
| Fuel economy (best version) | 118 MPGe | 93 MPGe |
| City / highway | — | — |
| Electric range | 417 km / 259 mi | 340 km / 211 mi |
| Annual fuel cost (EPA)US estimate, 15,000 mi/yr | — | — |
| NHTSA overall crash rating | 5 / 5 stars | Not rated |
| Safety recalls | 5 | 0 |
| Owner complaints (NHTSA) | 67 | 350 |
| Most-reported problem area | electrical system | electrical system |
| Avg. asking price, Canada | — | — |
| Avg. asking price, USA | — | — |
Sources: U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA (crash ratings, recalls, complaints), listings on this site (prices). Recalls and complaints cover US-market vehicles; complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.