DIXON, CA (MPG) - For the first time in 55 years, Ford is expanding the Mustang line-up with an all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV which was on display at Dixon's DuPratt Ford Saturday. Looking as sleek as a Tesla with smooth yet slightly curved lines the car's features were demonstrated by Pro Driver Les Betchner who answered questions to interested customers.

"We already ordered one and have been waiting to see this," said Robin Tully of Dixon who was on hand with her husband to explore the new machine. Their engineering firm is located just down the street and uses Ford vehicles for their company fleet. That's how they found out about the special electric car.

Ford designed this car to comfortably seat five adults and offers plenty of space for friends, children and cargo. With the hood up, the first thing you realize is that it doesn't look like there is an engine as the front trunk is actually a storage area.

"It's a cooler and perfect for beer or fish or muddy boots," said Betchner, obviously familiar with some of the Dixon market. "It offers 4.7 cubic feet of storage space." He explained that because the electric motor is so much smaller, it is actually tucked into the hood more, leaving ample space for the front trunk.

It also has a rear trunk with 29 cubic feet of space and with the back seats folded down, there is nearly 60 cubic feet, more than enough room for luggage, camping gear, or whatever else you may want to move around.

Inside, there are two center instrument clusters, unlike Tesla that has only one. The dashboard is one and the other is a very large iPad-looking screen that, of course, is a mini computer. It is the next generation SYNC communications and entertainment system. It's a sleek and modern interface that uses machine learning to quickly learn drivers' preferences and gets even better over time thanks to the advanced over-the-air updates.

It has a 15.5-inch screen and adaptive dash card interface making it easier to access features with touch, swipe, and pinch controls that every smartphone user will be comfortable with. The 'Safety Assist' feature helps you avoid collisions and safely park.

There is also a 10-speaker system with subwoofers and comes with the foot-wave trunk opening feature for loading groceries or golf bags, Betchner said.

What was most impressive was the skylight that spans nearly the entire ceiling so when inside, you get the feel of being outside and blessed by blue skies.

But, the biggest selling point of this car is for those who want electric. One does not have to buy fuel and less maintenance is required. People can use the solar cells on their house and can travel up to 270 miles on a full charge in all-wheel drive or 300 miles in 2-wheel drive.

Since 80 percent of electric vehicle owners charge at home, Ford offers a Ford Connected Charging Station that can add an estimated average of 32 miles per charging hour on a 240V outlet, based on an extended range and rear-wheel drive configuration.

Owners might want to install a 'supercharger' for their garage, Betchner said, as it will take 32 to 48 amps and helps extend the premium batteries. There is an adapter for a 110V electrical circuit but that only gives 3-miles per hour charge. What you see available around town at public charging stations is the Level 3, which does 61-miles per hour in 10 minutes using 480 volts.

Price of the Mustang Mach-E depends on the trim packages but can begin at $42,895. There are also state and federal tax credits available.

For more information, call Ron DuPratt Ford at (844) 288-6708 or stop by one of their two locations: 1320 North First Street or 1760 North Lincoln in Dixon.