The Charge Mustang is a £350k electric restomod
The march of progress continues as electrification bleeds beyond the realms of the conventional daily hack, into the world of sportscars, supercars and even classics. It doesn’t matter the car. Take it to the right company, and they’ll gut it of its oil-burning gizzards in exchange for motors and batteries. The latest to join the fray? The classic Ford Mustang, reinvented by Charge.
Gone is the small block V8 and fuel tank. In its place, a 64kW battery pack and electric motors good for over 500PS (367kW) through all four wheels. It’ll be good for 200 miles of range, get to 62mph in 3.9 seconds and go on to a top speed of 150mph. Sceptical? The team seems good for it, with UK talent nabbed from McLaren, Jaguar and Formula 1 working on the project.
These aren’t restomods in the traditional sense, mind. The 499 cars planned will actually be brand new officially-licensed body shells. On the inside, it’s reminiscent of the classic design with the double-bubble dash but massively modernised. A Tesla-style vertical screen with a custom interface joins a digital instrument cluster, though that is viewed through a very retro-looking wheel. In spite of the old-school look, the wheel has button controls tastefully integrated. Likewise, the seats are modern but with a classic look, borrowed we believe from Porsche by the looks of them. The whole thing looks like a beautifully crafted item.
As well it should be given the price. If you want in, it’ll start from £350,000, before you’ve added options. Could it tickle your fancy? The landscape for those who want to enjoy classic motoring, now and into the future, is broader than ever and made broader by cars like this.
Mustang
Electric Avenue
