# Eco-Friendly Electrified Classic Cars The Icon 1949 Mercury Coupe Has Up to 200 Miles of Range By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercury-coupe References: [slashgear](https://www.slashgear.com/icons-latest-creation-is-a-tesla-powered-1949-mercury-coupe-02552303/) & [icon4x4](https://www.icon4x4.com) The Icon 1949 Mercury Coupe looks straight out of another era but is engineered to provide drivers with an [eco-friendly driving experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eq-technology-suv) thanks to completely reworked internal components. The vehicle has something of a derelict look which the company has become renowned for and features a [Tesla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid) Performance 85kWh battery pack within that allows for up to 200 miles of electric range. The [electric powertrain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaiserdarrin-design) is capable of pushing the vehicle to speeds up to 120mph, which makes it an eco-friendly speed demon that is sure to impress classic car aficionados. The Icon 1949 Mercury Coupe is capable of being recharged in just 1.5 hours thanks to the CHAdeMO 125A faster charger that drivers can connect to the modified gas cap. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Classic Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Upgrade vintage cars with electric powertrains for a sustainable and nostalgic driving experience. - **Electric Vehicle Conversions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Retrofit classic cars with electric components to combine vintage aesthetics with modern eco-friendly technology. - **Rapid Electric Vehicle Charging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop faster charging technologies to reduce the recharge time and convenience of electric classic cars. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a market for eco-friendly classic cars by offering electric vehicle conversion services and retrofitting existing models. - **Sustainable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Drive the adoption of electric vehicles by developing efficient charging infrastructure and supporting clean energy initiatives. - **Classic Car Restoration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine classic car restoration expertise with electric vehicle know-how to offer specialized electrified classic car restoration services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Styled Electric Convertibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-convertible.md) - [Electrified Classic Saloon Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon-car.md) - [Electric Hot Rod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hot-rod.md) - [Retro Electric Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meyers-manx-ev.md) - [Fast-Charging Electric Mustangs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1967-ford-mustang-fastback.md) - [All-Electric Dune Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manx-20-electric.md) - [Luxe Long-Range Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-eqs.md) - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md) - [Art Deco Show-Car Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-iconic.md)