No EV Mustang: Ford To Keep Gasoline Powered Mustang
Just a few years ago, it seemed like a full transition to all-electric vehicles was inevitable. Automakers rushed into electrification, but weaker-than-expected demand has shifted strategies across the industry. One model that never appeared ready to give up on gasoline is the iconic Ford Mustang, and according to Ford’s leadership, that isn’t changing anytime soon with an EV Mustang.
Automotive News reports that Ford plans to keep building gasoline-powered pony cars well into the 2030s. The Mustang will see a refresh in 2026, followed by a full redesign in 2029. At one point, the redesign was rumored to introduce an EV-only Mustang, but that plan has since been scrapped.
Farley: “We Will Never Make an All-Electric Mustang”
Back in May 2024, Ford CEO Jim Farley made headlines with his comments on Mustang’s future. He said, “We will never make an all-electric Mustang. I look at other users of pure-electric power such as Formula E, and even companies like Rimac, and I just don’t think that would be right for Mustang. Great for other Fords – look at the worldwide success of Transit – but not for Mustang.”
Those words confirmed what many enthusiasts suspected: the Mustang will not abandon its internal combustion roots. While EVs have their place in Ford’s lineup, Farley made it clear that an EV Mustang isn’t the right candidate for a full transition.
Hybrid Power Is Still Coming
Although the Mustang won’t go all-electric, partial electrification is still on the horizon. Ford has committed to offering a hybrid option for every vehicle in its Ford Blue lineup by 2030, which means the Mustang will inevitably receive some form of hybrid assistance.
Interestingly, a hybrid V8 Mustang was promised as early as 2017 for the 2020 model year—but that never materialized. With the current refresh and redesign timeline, a hybrid pony car seems far more likely before the end of the decade.
The Bottom Line
The future of the Ford Mustang remains tied to gasoline power, at least for the foreseeable future. While hybrid technology is coming, enthusiasts can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that a fully electric Mustang isn’t part of Ford’s current plans. For many, that’s exactly how it should be — the rumble of a V8 still defines what a Mustang is all about — not the silent hum of an EV Mustang.
