It’s hard to talk about muscle cars without mentioning V8s, small blocks, old-school roars, big displacements and high-octane fuel. But these days, things are changing, even on the classic American sports car front.
Charge Cars, a British company with a penchant for old-school coupes from across the pond, is well aware of this and is working on a limited-run production run of 499 examples of the 1967 Ford Mustang with a zero-emission powertrain.
From Mustang to Electric Mustang
The Silverstone-based company announced the project some time ago, but after months of hard struggle, it was threatened with closure. It all seemed destined to blow away, like a soap bubble. But now, thanks to the intervention of a consortium of private investors, the "made in UK" electric sports car should have found the necessary funds to start production.
Fortunately, because for a good part of 2024, the car called Charge '67 has been crisscrossing the United States in an attempt to emerge from anonymity and find buyers. Unveiled last March, the Charge '67 from Charge Cars was created by adapting the floor of an "original" Mustang and, aesthetically, introduces some targeted changes that signal the different nature of the car.
Four engines for 536 hp
Mechanically, the Charge Cars Charge '67 adopts a 63 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that guarantees a range of up to 320 km and powers four electric motors capable of developing a total power of 536 hp and 1,500 Nm. Enough to go from 0 to 100 in 3.99 seconds.
As much as the exterior recalls the original Ford version, the interior is different. Inside, we notice newly designed ergonomic seats and a fully digital dashboard. However, the shape of the upholstery and the materials used, including some elements such as the three-spoke steering wheel, underline a certain link with the past.