Mustang Mach-E Outsells Gas Mustang Two to One in August

The debate is over for at least one month. In August, the Ford Mustang Mach-E didn’t just hold its own against the traditional two door pony car, it more than doubled it in deliveries. For a nameplate that has long defined American muscle, that is a milestone moment.

Let’s put the numbers in context. Through the first eight months of 2025, Ford moved 31,015 internal combustion Mustangs, an 8 percent dip compared with the same stretch in 2024. That figure is also a tiny slice of the Mustang’s all time high from 1966, when the brand sold roughly 607,000 units from January through August. Meanwhile, the Mustang Mach-E is slightly ahead on the year at 34,319, up about 7 percent as shoppers who waited last year for NACS ports and Supercharger access finally jumped in.

August is where the headline lives. Ford delivered 7,226 Mustang Mach-E crossovers, while the gas car tallied 3,235. That ratio is better than two to one in favor of the EV. It is worth noting the coupe’s August total was not a collapse. The 3,235 number actually represents a 2.2 percent improvement over August 2024, which makes the Mach-E’s surge even more telling.

Why is this happening now. Some of it is timing. Pony cars have always been passion purchases, not commuter workhorses, so they tend to ebb when the economy feels uncertain. The Camaro has exited, the new electric Charger is still finding its footing, and the ICE Mustang is carrying the torch largely alone in a shrinking niche. The Mach-E, by contrast, slots neatly into the sweet spot for families and commuters who want space, a higher seating position, and a lively drive without the fuel bill.

There is also a broader pulse from Dearborn that supports the shift. Ford sold 10,671 EVs in August, up more than 19 percent year over year, while hybrid models climbed nearly 24 percent. Across the full lineup, Ford is up about 4 percent for the first eight months of 2025, so the electrified side of the house is clearly doing more than its share of the lifting.

Incentives help, too. Depending on your zip code, shoppers can find 0 percent APR for up to 75 months on new Mach-E models, along with a $7,500 incentive and complimentary installation of a standard home charger. Deals on the gas Mustang are out there as well, and enthusiasts who want a V8 still have a compelling path to ownership.

If you are in the purist camp, none of this means the coupe has lost its soul. It means the badge now stretches across two different interpretations of Mustang. One is a modern crossover that puts practicality first and happens to be quick and fun. The other is a classic rear drive coupe that still makes the right noises. August simply shows that the market has room for both, and at the moment more buyers are choosing the one that fits their lives Monday through Friday.

Bottom line, EV sales are not slowing. The math says they are growing where the vehicles hit the right blend of usability, performance, and price, and the Mach-E is checking those boxes. The pony car will always have a place in the culture. The sales charts suggest the pony crossover has one too.

Sales figures referenced in this story were reported by CarScoops.com.