# High-End Electric Sports Cars Everrati and Superperformance Set to Release Electric Ford GT40 By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-07-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-ford-gt40 References: [thedriven.io](https://thedriven.io/2021/07/20/electric-conversions-iconic-ford-gt40-racing-car-to-get-electric-update/) & [everrati](https://www.everrati.com/) Everatti, a UK-based electric conversion company has partnered with American sports car maker Superperformance to release the first-ever electric Ford GT40. This sleek revision of the iconic racecar, which was first released in 1964, showcases the power of eco-friendly design. The designers of the car set out to maintain all the driving characteristics of the original model (horsepower, weight distribution, handling, etc.) while ensuring it would run entirely on electricity. The result? The Ford GT40 is equipped with an unbelievably powerful electric motor. The '700V EV Powertrain System' is capable of taking the car from 0 to 60 in under 4 seconds, delivering a whopping 800 BHP/800 Nm of torque. This revised model also comes with 'Direct DC Fast Charging' for speedy recharges. Certainly, the electric Ford GT40 and its powerful engine should silence those doubting the potential of eco-friendly car design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Classic Sports Cars:** The demand for eco-friendly design with classic sports cars will continue to increase, creating opportunities for electric conversions and partnerships. - **High-performance Electric Powertrains:** The pursuit for powerful electric motors and high-voltage systems for sports cars will push innovations in electric vehicle technology. - **DC Fast Charging for Electric Sports Cars:** Developing faster charging systems for electric sports cars will improve the practicality and usability of these vehicles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry will continue to develop and innovate electric conversion systems for classic sports cars. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Electric vehicle manufacturers will benefit from developing high-performance electric powertrain systems and fast charging solutions for sports cars. - **Technology:** Advancements in battery technology and electric vehicle charging will fuel further innovation in the development of electric sports cars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fast-Charging Electric Mustangs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1967-ford-mustang-fastback.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md) - [Electrified Retro Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-sports-car.md) - [All-Electric Performance Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelby-mustang-mache-gt-concept.md) - [High-Performance Sports Car Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-ford-mustang-gtd.md) - [Vintage All-Electric Restomods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quintessenza-rs.md) - [Limited-Run Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-classic-electric.md) - [High Speed-Capable Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-9-gt.md) - [High-Powered Electric Pick-Up Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f100-eluminator.md)