Ford's 2,200-HP electric Mustang runs 6.87-sec quarter mile, smashes EV record
Electrek • • business
Key Points:
- Ford Racing's Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 set a new electric vehicle quarter-mile record with a 6.87-second run at 221 mph, surpassing its previous record by 0.75 seconds at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
- The Cobra Jet 2200 features a ground-up redesign with two custom-built electric motors producing a combined 2,200 horsepower, significantly improving power density and efficiency compared to the previous four-motor setup.
- Key technical innovations include a patented centrifugal clutch for controlled torque launch, a multi-speed transmission to maintain peak power, and a configurable battery layout for optimal weight distribution and traction.
- Ford’s electric Mustang drag racing program has made rapid progress, improving quarter-mile times from 8.128 seconds in 2021 to under 7 seconds in 2025, demonstrating advanced simulation and engineering capabilities.
- While the Cobra Jet 2200 showcases cutting-edge technology, it remains uncertain if these innovations will transfer to Ford’s consumer electric vehicles, which currently focus on affordability and different market segments.
