Charge unveiled their electric Mustang more than three years ago, but they’re back in the news as the company has introduced the production-intent model. Billed as a “brand-new hand-built design icon,” the car is a futuristic take on the 1967 Mustang Fastback. It uses an officially licensed shell to “preserve the classic design and styling” of the pony car, but there are a handful of modern updates including a fully enclosed grille that is flanked by LED headlights. The model also sports flush-mounted door handles, unique wheels, and Charge emblems.
Bigger changes occur in the cabin as it
bares little resemblance to the classic muscle car. Instead, drivers will find
a digital instrument cluster and a sizable infotainment system with a portrait
orientation. They’re joined by a minimalist steering wheel, a push-button
shifter, and heavily bolstered sport seats. While details are lacking, Chief
Creative Officer Mark Roberts said the company will encourage customers to
personalize their cars to “express their creativity and personality.”
Charge hasn’t gone into many specifics,
but the car features a 64 kWh battery pack that apparently powers a dual motor
all-wheel drive system developing a combined output of 536 hp and 1,500 Nm of torque. This enables the Mustang to accelerate
from 0-96 km/h in 3.9 seconds and travel approximately 322 km on a single charge. A number of powertrain components are sourced from
Arrival, but it’s worth noting the model only has a 50 kW DC fast charging capability.
That’s pretty low, but thankfully the range has dramatically increased from the
original 200 km estimate.
Production will be limited to 499 units
and pricing starts at an eye-watering £ 350,000 (US$ 458,277 / € 420,744). Charge is
currently accepting reservations, but it remains unclear when the model will be
launched. That being said, we’ll point out the car was originally slated to
arrive in 2019 for US$ 262,040 (£ 200,000 / € 240,408).
