Putting the Pedal to the Metal on Ford’s Mustang eBike

This weekend at the  2025 Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS), Ford showed off its new revolutionary Mustang eBike, following its launch in 2024.

Developed in partnership with N+, Ford’s eBike takes the iconic performance and prestigious design philosophy of the Bronco and Mustang, and translates them to the Bronco eBike and Mustang eBikes. During the CIAS, I had the opportunity to go hands-on with the $5,480 Mustang eBike, test out the performance within a closed space and see if it really is just like riding a traditional bike.

eBikes have been on the market for quite some time now. From my experience, they’re more commonly used in larger metro cities like Toronto where having the flexibility of an electric nimble travel companion can be essential. However, the Ford eBike feels especially unique. Even at first glance, the design of the Ford Mustang eBike stands out amongst the competitive alternatives on the market.

The Ford Mustang eBike brings over so much of the design from the Mustang car series. Comprised of an aluminum alloy 6061 frame, the eBike features custom Ford-inspired paintwork. The model that I got a chance to try offered a carbonized gray paintwork. However, N+ is offering a selection of custom colours to choose from including the iconic Mustang red colour. There are also little design trappings including the Mustang name and logo. The model that I tested was the standard-sized ‘Medium’. However, N+ does offer a ‘Small’ and ‘Large’ version of the Mustang eBike. One of the more glaring omissions from the design is a lack of a kickstand. It may come down to a weight distribution issue. Unfortunately, there just isn’t a good way to keep the eBike upright without leaning it on something.

The Mustang eBike features a 500W motor and supports four different bike modes. This includes Eco, Normal, Sport, and Track. Eco and Normal are more of the run-of-the-mill pacing modes. Obviously, Eco conserves more of the 720Wh battery. Normal is the middle of the road, the best practice mode for getting around and travelling on the streets without much fuss. When looking at Sport and Track, these are designed for more fast-paced ventures and for combating more intensive conditions. Ford and N+ designed the Mustang eBike to be more of a street-level terrain eBike. So, it’s not advised that you take it off-roading.

Much to my delight, the Mustang eBike functions as a traditional bike. All the usual trappings of a bike can be found. With an assistive pedal function, you can start pedalling as you normally would but as you pick up speed and momentum, the Mustang eBike takes over, allowing you to simply coast on your speed. With throttle, the Mustand eBike is capable of going upwards of 32km/h. Unfortunately, due to the conditions of testing within the Toronto Metro Convention Centre, I got nowhere near those speeds.

What I did get a good sense of was how the use of electronics and tech amplified the fun factor on the Mustang eBike. On the left side of the handlebar is a little control pad. Without having to move my hand off the handlebar, I could use my thumb to adjust the speed settings between Eco, Normal, etc. There is also a control setting to turn on the headlight. Naturally, the right handlebar has the brake, which functions as you’d expect. Once activated, an integrated rear light will illuminate red, reminiscent of the Mustang’s design philosophy.

One of the defining traits of the Mustang eBike is the onboard full-colour LCD panel. Located in the middle of the handlebars, the display shows off the speed, remaining battery life and range. The UI of the display is very reminiscent of the Mustang. Once again, it’s the thought and care Ford has for making its eBike feel as though it belongs to the family and isn’t some forgettable licenced product. I will admit that it took a bit of time to adjust to the display being there. Many of us are conscious about the ways displays can be a distraction. My eyes did admittedly fall from looking at where I was going, onto the LCD display. However, I feel as though this is just a product of an adjustment period.

“I think that when you’re getting used to it, so much of it is about feeling,” ***@******al.ca” data-hovercard-owner-id=”20″>Lindsay Hill, Ford Mustang eBike spokesperson said. “Then, once you get more familiar with the bike, you’re more in tune with what it’s doing. I mean, it is such a unique thing to have this screen and to have it be so reminiscent of the Mustang.”

The battery life of the Mustang eBike is pretty respectable. It’s claimed that the range for a single charge can get you 100km. The best part is that users don’t require any additional hardware or equipment for the eBike. Instead, it can simply be plugged into a wall plug using the included charge. Ford claims that the eBike can be fully charged in 3.5 hours. While it’s not the shortest charging process, it’s much better than having to wait a good portion of a day when you need to use the eBike to get to work or run some errands.

Overall, my first experience with the Mustang eBike was overwhelmingly positive. I can see the benefits of having an eBike could impact those who regularly rely on commuting across a large city but don’t want to purchase a car. The Mustang eBike is a good middle ground between traditional bikes and automotive vehicles. However, the $5,480 price tag could be a hard pill to swallow for some. With the purchase, you not only gain access to a robust feature set and solid battery but also a build that screams premium quality, in line with Ford’s Mustang.

See the Ford Mustang eBike on display at the 2025 Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS), running until February 23.