Charge Cars' all-electric Mustang resto-mod is finally here, with 544 horses and a range of 200 miles. It is a futuristic take on the 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback. The car has an officially licensed body that helps it retain the iconic design and style of the American Muscle Car, but with a modern twist.

Overview

Electric resto-mods have become increasingly popular. A particularly distinctive example comes from British startup Charge Cars, based in London. Their engineers have previously worked on projects for McLaren, Jaguar Land Rover, and even Formula 1 teams. Now, proposing an electric version of a 60s icon like the Mustang is considered a sacrilege by many, and people still haven’t gotten around to the fact that the Mustang name has been given to a crossover, aka the Mach-E.

Anyway, three years after Charge’s first presentation, the automaker has now unveiled a production version of its all-electric 67 Mustang.

Exterior is a proper throwback to the 60s

The whole idea of a resto-mod is to retain the lines of the original, and I think Charge has certainly succeeded on that front. Aesthetically, the look is near identical to the old car.

The headlights, which now use LED technology, are among the obvious changes. Given the absence of a combustion engine, the closed grille now stands out with the 'Charge Cars' emblem in place of the classic Mustang logo. The door handles sit flush against the bodywork modern LED taillights have been added, and modern blacked-out aerodynamic along with a modern set of LED-tail lamps finish off the rear end.

A modern interior

The cockpit, on the other hand, has been updated to make it considerably more modern. In fact, we see digital gauges and an infotainment system with a vertical screen similar to the one found on the Mustang Mach-E.

The cockpit looks quite comfortable and sophisticated, with a next-generation infotainment system that incorporates a new digital interface, semi-bucket seats, camel leather upholstery, and a retro-style steering wheel. This being an EV, you obviously won’t find a shifter in here.

Performance

With a body as gorgeous as the ’67, this all-electric Mustang deserves proper numbers and thankfully, Charge has complied. This all-electric pony car has some proper punch as its twin-electric motors send 536 horsepower and 1106 pound-feet of torque to all four wheels. Charge has worked with Arrival in developing the powertrain, who are industry leaders in the EV space.

Specifications

0-62 mph

3.9 seconds

Peak power

536 HP

Motor torque

1106 lb-ft

Drive 

AWD

Battery capacity

64kWh

DC charging

50kW

Range

200 miles


The end result is rather remarkable, as per what has been stated, the performance is comparable to that of a true sports car. 0-62 mph is done away in just 3.9 seconds. The battery has a capacity of 64 kWh and can provide a range of up to 200 miles on a single charge. The accumulator offers DC charging with a maximum power of 50 kW.

To Wrap It Up

Now, I’m sure that for most muscle car fans, myself included, nothing other than a V-8 will do on a car as iconic as a Mustang. But, ask yourself, given the choice, would you rather have this Charge Resto-Mod Mustang or an EV crossover?

Reviving old names can be a tricky business for automakers. While Ford may have got it wrong with the Mach-E, they got it so right with the Bronco. Chevy will soon revive the Blazer as an EV in SS guise. Not sure how that’s going to go down with the fans. Finally, that leaves me with Dodge, who might very well become the very first automaker to give us a legit all-electric pony car.

Coming back to this particular resto-mod, if you dig it, Charge's all-electric Mustang is limited to 499 examples, with each costing £350,000 or $457,000 which is apparently double the original's estimate cost.