It sounds like they’re getting closer to a classic Mustang EV. First there are projects like these, and then something mysterious appears for production.
Ford is aiming to break the NHRA electric vehicle world record with an 1,800-horsepower Mustang Cobra Jet. The specially-built Mustang Cobra Jet uses a custom electric powertrain to produce incredible acceleration and speed. While details are limited, it’s likely the most powerful electric Mustang ever built. The current NHRA EV record is held by a Tesla Model S Plaid, which ran a 7.61 second quarter mile. Ford is confident their 1,800-hp monster can beat that time and set a new benchmark for electric drag racing. However, this appears to be a one-off project rather than a production model. Ford is still working on making an electric Mustang coupe for the masses, which will likely be a few years away as battery and cost challenges are addressed. But for now, the 1,800-hp Cobra Jet EV is Ford’s halo car, showing what’s possible with electric power in a Mustang. It’s an exciting glimpse of the future of electric performance.