In Florida, EVs are more popular than ever, and the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model 3 are driver favorites. But which all-electric cruiser is more your speed, Ford’s bold compact SUV or Tesla’s midsize sedan? Our comparison guide takes a closer look at these speedy, stylish electric models.
Key Takeaways
- Travel the furthest on a full battery charge in the Model 3.
- Enjoy premium passenger and cargo space in the Mach-E.
- With its rugged Rally trim model, the Mustang Mach-E is up for your Florida adventures!
- When you need quick, reliable service, Tesla’s support team can’t compete with your local Ford dealership!
Longest Range: 2025 Tesla Model 3
Whether you’re navigating Orlando’s complex network of interstate highways or headed to the Keys for a little rest and relaxation, the Tesla Model 3 will keep you on the road a few extra miles. Range varies depending on trim model, but the Long Range RWD, with its 363-mile range, goes the furthest on a full charge.
Meanwhile, the Mustang Mach-E’s battery range also varies from trim model to trim model. The mid-level Premium trim (equipped with rear-wheel drive) takes you further than the others, thanks to its 320-mile range. Luckily, driving an EV in Florida is easier than ever, thanks in part to Ford’s extensive charging network, which includes Tesla Supercharger stations equipped with a Magic Dock adapter!
Premium Interior: 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E
As the roomier model, the Mustang Mach-E is our first choice for comfort! This small SUV offers more legroom for every passenger. And since it’s also the wider vehicle, you and your loved ones can sit shoulder-to-shoulder without any overlap. Better still, the Mach-E comes with the much bigger cargo hold (34.4 cubic feet to the Model 3’s 24.1 cubes). Ford’s EV holds everything your family needs for your weekends at Disney World!
The Model 3, a midsize sedan, isn’t as roomy as the competition, but it offers many of the same comfort features you’ll find on the Mach-E. For instance, both EVs can help you keep the heat at bay with dual-zone automatic climate control and ventilated front seats. Luxury features, like a panoramic fixed-glass roof and ambient interior lighting, are also available for both models!
Wild Florida Life: 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Floridians love to explore our state parks and campgrounds. If your family spends a lot of time in the wild, make the Mustang Mach-E your first choice. Not only does Ford’s EV deliver a little extra ground clearance (up to 5.8 inches to the Model 3’s 5.4 inches), but it also offers a rugged trim model, the Rally. The Rally’s trail-friendly upgrades include special suspension tuning, trail-friendly tires, and the Performance Upgrade (for a total output of 480 horses and 700 pound-feet of torque)!
To put it bluntly, the Tesla Model 3 doesn’t offer a trail-friendly trim model to compete with the Mustang Mach-E Rally. Indeed, it feels much more at home back on the pavement. Its all-wheel-drive system was meant for on-road driving, and it’s recommended for enhanced agility and rainy-season safety. It can handle well-trod trails at low speeds, but this EV isn’t exactly tuned for rugged adventure.
From Winter Haven, you’ll find the nearest Tesla Service and Collision centers in Orlando or Tampa. Although Tesla can send an on-site repairman for some jobs, remote services aren’t available for all of your repair and maintenance needs. Depending on how much assistance you need, (including with warranty or recall-related repairs), it may take a lot of time and effort to get your Tesla to the nearest service center.
With the Mustang Mach-E, however, service is always available at your local Ford dealer! It’s easy to get the care you need for your EV right here in Winter Haven. Even if your car is undrivable, we’re just a short tow away. And unlike Tesla, which needs to cover a much wider service area with fewer employee resources, we won’t make you wait for the services you need.
Your New EV
In the end, what's better in Florida, the Mustang Mach-E or Model 3? If you see things the way we do, you’ll choose the Mach-E every time! Ford’s EV is up for your wild Florida trips, thanks to its incredible capabilities and cool interior comfort. Experience the smooth power and stunning agility of Ford’s electrifying EV in person! Visit us at Jarrett-Gordon Ford, right here in Winter Haven, FL.