Lithium-ion battery prices have fallen 89% since 2010, but they’re still not cheap by any stretch of the imagination.
That’s clear today as a Redditor noticed some Ford Mustang Mach-E battery assemblies cost more than a brand-new Maverick.
While prices vary by pack and dealership, Lakeland Ford lists the replacement battery assembly for a standard range Mustang Mach-E for $18,514.13. The extended range battery goes for $23,648.94 which is $2,158.94 more than the entry-level Maverick even with the hefty $1,495 destination charge factored in.
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However, it pays to shop around as Village Ford has the extended range battery on sale for $20,811.07. That being said, there’s a $5,000 core charge and this appears to be pretty standard.
Needless to say, the prices also exclude shipping and that will undoubtedly hit your wallet pretty hard as the standard range battery reportedly weighs 1,069 lbs (485 kg) and is effectively a giant rectangle.
Of course, most owners won’t have to worry about shipping costs as they’ll likely head to their nearest dealership if their battery pack needs replacement. That being said, the hefty price tag is something to consider if you’re thinking about buying a used Mustang Mach-E down the road.
Regardless, the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E starts at $43,895 before incentives and offers an EPA-estimated range of up to 314 miles (505 km). The electric crossover received a handful of updates for the new year including an Ice White Edition, an expanded color palette, batteries with increased usable capacities, and an all-wheel drive option on California Route 1 trim.
