# 3D-Printed Electric Cars The LSEV is Designed For Mass Production and Distribution By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-03-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-electric-car References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/lsev-3d-printed-car/53897/) & [polymaker](http://www.polymaker.com/polymaker-xev-launch-3d-printed-electric-car-lsev/) Neither electric cars nor 3D-printed cars are completely new innovations as of 2018, but what makes the LSEV a truly unique invention is the fact that it is the first fully 3D-printed electric car that is designed to be mass-produced. Developed as part of a collaboration between noted Italian electric car maker XEV and [China](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saic-gm-wuling)-based 3D-printing practice [Polymaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blade-1), the LSEV's unique selling point is the fact that its body consists of only 57 pieces, which is a whole lot less than the usual 2,000 or so. Recently unveiled at the China 3D-Printing Cultural Museum in Shanghai, the LSEV is set to enter production in mid-2019, and it's set to revolutionize the market due its status as the first mass-producible 3D-printed electric car, which should allow it to capture substantial market share. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mass-produced 3d-printed Cars:** Opportunity to disrupt the automotive industry by introducing a new manufacturing process that allows for mass production of 3D-printed cars. - **Reduced Car Part Counts:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional automotive supply chain by developing cars with significantly fewer parts, reducing complexity and costs. - **Electric Car Technology:** Opportunity to further advance electric car technology by combining it with 3D printing, enabling more efficient and customizable designs. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Opportunity to transform the automotive industry with the introduction of 3D-printed electric cars, revolutionizing manufacturing processes and reducing production costs. - **3D Printing:** Opportunity for 3D printing companies to expand their market by supplying the technology and materials required for the mass production of 3D-printed cars. - **Electric Vehicles:** Opportunity for electric vehicle manufacturers to collaborate with 3D printing companies to develop and produce fully 3D-printed electric cars, enhancing the range and appeal of electric vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vagabund-moto-2022-ktm-freeride-exc.md) - [3D-Printed Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hv001-hybrid-sports-car.md) - [All-Electric Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-luxury-car.md) - [3D-Printed Car Storage Inserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peugeot.md) - [Electric Quadricycle Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microlino-2.md) - [Lightweight Electric Vehicle Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-releases-new-model.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theory-1.md) - [Inaugural Fully Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-electric-car.md)