Electric Shelby Cobra and Mustang GT

SAN DIEGO Electric muscle cars may seem like the ultimate automotive oxymoron. But that isn't stopping a unique automotive partnership from rolling out the Tjaarda EVX Mustang and the HST Shelby Cobra EVX.

The two are set to appear at the 34th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach's "Green Power Prix-View," which takes place April 18-20.

Both feature 300-horsepower electric motors using lithium ion phosphate battery packs developed by K2 Energy Solutions. HST International brags that they deliver "1,000 lb-ft of torque at zero rpm and have the capability to do zero to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds and a range of over 100 miles." The Shelby Cobra EVX has a top speed of 150 mph and a range of 120 miles. The EVX Mustang has a top speed of 120 mph and a range of 110 miles between charges. Its creator said, "The exterior is a modern version of a muscle-car-era classic Mustang."

The Tjaarda EVX Mustang starts at $80,000, while the Cobra comes in at $125,000.

What this means to you: The long reach of the green movement extends even to some of your favorite muscle cars. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent