{"id":24,"date":"2023-04-06T10:43:48","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T10:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/?p=24"},"modified":"2024-04-08T15:52:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T15:52:47","slug":"charge-cars-ev-exterior-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/charge-cars-ev-exterior-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Charge Cars &#8217;67 EV &#8211; Exterior Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/charge.cars\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/charge.cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charge Cars<\/a> reimagined the 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback into a modern luxury EV, blending vintage allure with cutting-edge technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s talk about the exterior design of the Charge Cars EV. n 2019, I was brought in to provide design services to the London based start-up company for their ambitious EV project: the 1967 Fastback Mustang, or also know as the &#8217;67. Collaborating closely with the Design Director, I assumed a pivotal role in managing various aspects of the design development process. Utilizing my considerable expertise, I played a key part in shaping the direction of Charge Cars&#8217; design studio, ensuring alignment with the project&#8217;s objectives and the company&#8217;s overarching vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/12-1670835643319-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Charge Cars EV\" class=\"wp-image-421\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/12-1670835643319-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/12-1670835643319-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/12-1670835643319-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/12-1670835643319-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/12-1670835643319.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Charge Cars &#8217;67 EV, Image Credits: Charge Cars<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the heart of the project was the company owner <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Denis_Sverdlov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Denis Sverdlov&#8217;s<\/a> ultimate vision: to modernize the iconic muscle car while preserving its authentic charm eternally. This required a delicate balance between innovation and tradition, with a focus on minimal exterior changes. During the initial sketch phase the Charge Cars EV, we proposed various changes to the car&#8217;s exterior, but Mr. Sverdlov&#8217;s brief was clear: create a modern interpretation of the iconic muscle car while preserving its original essence. This meant minimal exterior alterations, prioritizing execution and attention to detail. It wasn&#8217;t an easy task believe me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/charge-cars-exterior-design-sketch-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/charge-cars-exterior-design-sketch-06.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/charge-cars-exterior-design-sketch-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the process several bodies of the donor car were scanned and utilized partial reverse engineering techniques to optimize the vehicle&#8217;s exterior. Carbon fiber panels were strategically incorporated to enhance both aesthetics and performance, while modern features such as flush door handles and bespoke LED lights added a touch of contemporary flair. Notably, the innovative integration of the charging port into the side intake showcased our commitment to seamless design integration. The introduction of a new front grille proudly displaying the Charge logo further emphasized the brand&#8217;s identity, while modern wheels and wide tires underscored the vehicle&#8217;s formidable presence on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information about the Charge Cars EV and my involvement in the project you find on my <a href=\"https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/design\/charge-cars-mustang\/\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"938\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/12-1670835644105-938x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-422\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/12-1670835644105-938x1024.jpeg 938w, https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/12-1670835644105-275x300.jpeg 275w, https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/12-1670835644105-768x838.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/12-1670835644105.jpeg 1407w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Charge Cars &#8217;67 EV rear end, Image Credits: Charge Cars<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/charge-cars-exterior-design-sketch-03.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Charge Cars reimagined the 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback into a modern luxury EV, blending vintage allure with cutting-edge technology. Let&#8217;s talk about the exterior design of the Charge Cars EV. n 2019, I was brought in to provide design services to the London based start-up company for their ambitious EV project: the 1967 Fastback Mustang, or also know as the &#8217;67. Collaborating closely with the Design Director, I assumed a pivotal role in managing various aspects of the design development process. Utilizing my considerable expertise, I played a key part in shaping the direction of Charge Cars&#8217; design studio, ensuring [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[10,15,7,17,13,20,18,19],"class_list":["post-24","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-autmotive","tag-consultancy","tag-design","tag-ford","tag-mobility","tag-muscle","tag-mustang","tag-restomod"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":424,"href":"https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24\/revisions\/424"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miroslavdimitrov.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}