The story of the UK-based Charge Cars ended before it even began. The British company that built an electric 1967 Mustang but did not deliver a single car had to pull the blug on the business.
Back in 2022, Charge Cars unveiled an electric reiteration of the 1967 Ford Mustang, and it looked like it had every chance in the world to make it out there. The model made its dynamic debut that year at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, flaunting 536 horsepower (544 metric horsepower) and 1,120 pound-feet (1,520 Newton meters) of torque in an all-wheel-drive setup that Charge Cars called it 4iWD.
Made of steel and carbon fiber, the model could do 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 kph) in just 3.9 seconds and could drive as far as 200 miles (322 kilometers) before it needed to be plugged in again. The car was equipped with a floor-mounted lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 63 kW.
Charge Cars installed a fully digital instrument cluster and a premium sound system on board. The car rides on a newly redesigned suspension, has new brakes, and a modern LED lighting system.
Ford had even granted the company a license for the design and the approval to make their own shell for the electric classic Mustang.
With the retro styling holding its ground in the 1967 Mustang, it looked every inch like a rival for Dodge's Charger Daytona, which was inspired by the first-ever Daytona from 1969. But looks can be deceiving.
Photo: Charge Cars
The only electric Ford for sale in America is the Mustang Mach-E crossover, which is not exactly related to the Mustang muscle car. Meanwhile, the 1967 Mustang wih an electric powertrain kept the vibe of the original, but featuerd a closed front end and contemporary tech.
Charge Cars was set to build only 499 examples, with each customized according to the preferences of the customers. Potential clients could order one through the firm's showroom in Monaco. There was a reason the showroom of the British EV maker was established in Monaco. The car wasn't for everybody. It came with a price that started at almost $450,000.
What was labeled by the company as a legend reborn is now dead before its first breath. Charge Cars did not deliver a single example of the 499 planned for production. The firm reportedly had several orders but failed to complete a single car so none left to its owner.
Furthermore, the company had to let go all the personnel, which amounted to approximately 50 people, as reported by Manufacturing Management. Charge Cars' sister company, Arrival, filed for bankruptcy back in February. Charge Cars, however, is still hoping to find a way to "get back on track," they claim.
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