Ford recently sponsored a project asking designers to envision the Mustang as a fully electric vehicle, targeting a new segment for the iconic pony car. While rumors have been circulating that Ford plans to launch another generation of its internal combustion engine (ICE) Mustang sometime between, we can’t help but wonder: what happens when that ICE model eventually phases out—likely by the end of the decade? What will the Mustang evolve into, and what will power its successor?
Given the current push from governments to phase out internal combustion engines, it’s almost certain that the 2030 Ford Mustang will be a fully electric sports car. Ford hasn’t yet revealed its future plans for the Mustang nameplate, though, considering it already applies to the electric crossover Mach-E, we can confidently say the company isn’t afraid to deviate from the traditional formula.
In fact, Ford sponsored a series of designs with the aim of reimagining the Mustang as an electric vehicle in a new segment. One of the standout designers who took on this challenge was Tyler Kwon. His creation, the 2030 Mustang E1, brings a retro-inspired, electric twist to the Mustang name. Drawing significant inspiration from the original 1962 Mustang Concept 1—an open-top, small, four-cylinder sports car study—Tyler reinterprets its design cues while making the new Mustang smaller and more compact than the current generation.
The result is a striking blend of nostalgic and futuristic elements, offering a glimpse of what an electric Mustang could look like in the near future. With its design rooted in Mustang history yet forward-thinking in its electric execution, this concept is a compelling vision for the future of the sports car. The fact that the project was sponsored by Ford itself further fuels the idea that the automaker may already be working behind the scenes on an electric Mustang, which would continue the Mustang legacy well into the electric age.
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