# Electrifying Concept Cars The New Aston Martin RapidE Features An All-Electric Powertrain By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-rapide References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/aston-martin-electric-rapide/39980/) & [astonmartin](http://www.astonmartin.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/2015/10/21/aston-martin-unveils-electric-concept-rapide-during-state-visit) The all-new Aston Martin RapidE is a concept vehicle that has been unveiled to commemorate the Chinese leadership's visit to the UK. This concept car is equipped with a [fully electric powertrain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vision-gt) in place of the [V12](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revuelto) engine seen on the popular production Rapide S sedan. With the help of a Chinese investment group, it is hoped that a production version of a RapidE will be ready within two years. Any production version of the RapidE would probably be available in two versions -- an RWD model with 552 brake horsepower and a 322-km range, and an all-wheel drive performance moden that would offer between 800 and 1,000 horsepower. The Aston Martin RapidE is a thought-provoking concept vehicle that would be a welcome addition to the new world of [high-performance electric vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hypercar-prototype) once it sees light as a production model. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-performance Electric Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced electric vehicle technologies and infrastructure to meet the growing demand for high-performance electric vehicles. - **Electric Powertrain:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in the development of electric powertrain technologies to replace traditional internal combustion engines and create more sustainable transportation solutions. - **Chinese Investment in Electric Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with Chinese investment groups to accelerate the production and adoption of electric vehicles in global markets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reinvent the automotive industry by focusing on electric vehicle production, advancements in battery technology, and charging infrastructure. - **Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a network of efficient and widespread electric vehicle charging stations to support the increasing number of electric vehicles on the road. - **Electric Vehicle Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development of electric vehicle technologies, such as battery advancements and powertrain systems, to revolutionize the transportation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Sporty Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-v.md) - [Lithium-Ion EV Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/britishvolt.md) - [All-Electric Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-luxury-car.md) - [High-Powered Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-bev-sports.md) - [Electrified Supercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-hyper-force.md) - [Conceptual Electric Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r32ev-concept-model.md) - [Trailblazing Luxury Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-electric-suv.md) - [Electrified Retro Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-sports-car.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md)