Leno points out that the highly-stylized components under the hood give the car an interesting look that often doesn’t happen with ICE-to-EV conversions. Ward remarks that these efforts help support this Mercury’s “SoCal hot rod vibe.” Meanwhile, dual-motor placement where the transmission usually would be and additional battery storage in the trunk help provide weight balance.
The EV system uses a Tesla Performance 85kWh battery array to deliver 150 to 200 miles of range and a 1.5-hour full recharging capability. Combined output specs for the system are 400 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque, according to ICON data. It’s a transmission-less arrangement that promises a 120-mph top speed.
Cleverly, a CHAdeMO charging port stays hidden under the front license plate, while a Tesla Supercharger plug gets placed beneath the original rear fender fuel door.