Mustang EV Coupe Concept Thread

[24PONY]

I know this is way too early for this discussion and ill get some criticism for trying to start this, but i feel it needs to be discussed by true mustang fans and owners such as everyone on this forum. One of the things that bothered me about the cocept of the S650 was that Ford depended on a so called “focus group”. Whatever that is who really knows but hopefully by posting our ideas and suggestions now they will read this and take our opinions into account and get it right when the dreaded moment comes when our beloved ICE pony goes EV. So shoot away, what would you like to see in a Mustang EV sports coupe???? Exterior, interior, performance or whatever else…

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[because_murica]

While I don't think I see myself ever buying into a performance EV, I think the most important item for Ford to address in a Mustang EV would be its overall proportions. It needs to be smaller than S550/S650 - way smaller.

 

[Twin Turbo]

And that's the problem with focus groups..............I say keep the proportions!

Long nose, short tail. 2+2 seating........that's what makes a pony car for me.

Back in 2019, Ford and Webasto revealed the Lithium concept at SEMA. This is what a EV Mustang coupe should look like (i.e no different to its ICE sisters)

https://www.motortrend.com/features/ford-unveils-first-s550-electric-mustang-sema-2019/

 

[Ace]

With the current technology you can't just build a regular looking Mustang as an EV. You have to have the insane amount of space in the underbody for the batteries. A long hood doesn't make any sense for an EV. And you have to make the chassis as aerodynamic as possible, which means removing the big grilles, smooth out a very low sitting frontend and the rearend.

I doubt the car would still be recognizable as a Mustang. The only BEV that looks really amazing and not like EV-requirements shaped the car is the e-tron GT. But I doubt Ford would be able to build such a refined car for a reasonable Ford pricing.

And of course the Charger Concept is awesome, but we will have to see the pricing, weigth and mileage it can achieve.

 

[Skye]

Actually, not too early.

This month I received a follow-up purchase survey from Ford. The initial survey was about QC, styling, personality, etc. This second survey focused (pun) almost exclusively on why I picked the Mustang, asked of other specific models, if I considered those, and, under what conditions would I buy an EV.

There have been discussions here and elsewhere of Ford using the Mustang name as a brand, the performance division of Ford, with multiple models using the Mustang name.

Throughout this second survey, Ford focused (pun) on the Subaru WRX, Mazda Miata, Kia Stinger and another car which escapes (pun) me.

At the end of the survey, I was left with the overall impression Ford is exploring (pun) creating yet another coupe, something of the WRX or Miata size, which will be an EV.

 

[Mazman]

I am preparing, got this on monday, don't hate (no did not get it because it's called Mustang)

This design from Mazda and they announcing investing 10B+ in development in EVs got me going a bit

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a...fOpu0OGPwu2v9rqk6mHojzGBesC_s&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

 

[llinthicum1]

These have been images of a Mustang EV coupe since the Mach e was first announced.

 

[DeluxeStang]

On the topic of electric pony cars, Chevy showed this concept a few days ago. I, and many others noted how some of these design cues could make their way onto an EV Camaro.

 

[DeluxeStang]

I am preparing, got this on monday, don't hate (no did not get it because it's called Mustang)

This design from Mazda and they announcing investing 10B+ in development in EVs got me going a bit

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a...fOpu0OGPwu2v9rqk6mHojzGBesC_s&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Mazda confirmed the next gen Miata which is close to release will be ICE only most likely. They showed all the generations of the Miata immediately before teasing this concept. So with that in mind, if the next gen Miata looks like that, holy shit sign me up, especially if they're still hovering in the 27-32k mark. I know it's a hardtop, good, makes the Miata even better in terms of looks and performance.

 

[OLD Texan]

When the ICE goes away, so should the Mustang. Its been a long run and the defining essence of the Mustang has always been a particular sound of the V8. Without that the Mustang just will not exist. Ford can build any number of EV performance cars just can no longer call it a Mustang.
Many will disagree, but think of it this way. The P51 Mustang, the Spitfire, the P38 were iconic aircraft, but no one would name modern jets after these aircraft.

Better to remember the original than to give the name to something that no longer meets the one thing that defined it.

 

[OppoLock]

When the ICE goes away, so should the Mustang. Its been a long run and the defining essence of the Mustang has always been a particular sound of the V8. Without that the Mustang just will not exist. Ford can build any number of EV performance cars just can no longer call it a Mustang.
Many will disagree, but think of it this way. The P51 Mustang, the Spitfire, the P38 were iconic aircraft, but no one would name modern jets after these aircraft.

Better to remember the original than to give the name to something that no longer meets the one thing that defined it.

They would never abandon it strictly from a sales and marketing perspective, despite how fair those points are

 

[OppoLock]

These have been images of a Mustang EV coupe since the Mach e was first announced.

Top render looks like the homework of a first-year transportation design student’s work and the bottom looks like a 5-minute shop of the Mach-E lol

 

[BoostRabbitGT]

The only thing I can think of is to pipe some sound to resemble acceleration and/or maintaining speed inside the car. Whether that sound resembles various V8s from the Mustangs over the years, or an orchestra of adorable kittens meowing...just something energetic to keep me wide awake on a long road trip.

 

[OLD Texan]

Lol, the anxiety of planning for multiple recharge events will keep EV owners awake on long road trips. . That and the recurring thought “why in the hell did I spend 60k plus for this thing”

Likely economics will drive some portion of keeping the Mustang name for an EV. But over time I think the EV Mustang name will fade away.
Now old guys like me will not be around to see this. But current 20 to 40 year old Mustang enthusiasts will be here when the EV movement gets rolling, and I don’t think they will care what ford calls their performance cars, just not Mustang.

 

[RacingRoger]

...I think the most important item for Ford to address in a Mustang EV would be its overall proportions. It needs to be smaller than S550/S650 - way smaller.

Why? ( Not being snarky here, I'm just really intrigued by your statement and want to see what you're seeing). Would you propose 1965 proportions, or smaller still ( like Miata-sized?).
And in all fairness, I'll haven't researched the size difference between 1965 Mustangs, Gen 6/7 Mustangs, and Miata's. Please elaborate, I'm interested!

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