# Retro-Styled Electric Convertibles The Lightweight 'Carice TC2' Prioritizes Nostalgic Aesthetics By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-12-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-convertible References: [topgear](https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/cute-carice-tc2-two-seater-convertible-netherlands) & [caricecars](https://www.caricecars.com/)  Carice, an electric auto company based in the Netherlands, has introduced a wonderful new [electric convertible car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-spider) that is unique in that it makes use of contemporary electric motoring technologies in conjunction with beautifully smooth and nostalgically appealing [retro aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/favorit-ev). The 'Carice TC2' is a [two-seater convertible car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme) whose low weight of around 590 kg can easily be attributed to the use of a specialized composite material in its body panels. The vehicle can be procured with regular or long-range battery systems that are capable of offering ranges of 200 and 300 km respectively. The inclusion of an electric motor allows for the vehicle to attain a top speed of 120 km/h. Priced at around $49,000 or higher depending on options chosen, this convertible car truly stands out due to its exterior and interior aesthetics which make it more appealing to a wider swathe of the car-buying demographic. Image Credit: Carice ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 20% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-styled Electric Convertibles:** The 'Carice TC2' from Carice offers a mix of contemporary electric motoring technologies and nostalgic retro aesthetics. - **Specialized Composite Materials:** Carice prioritizes a lightweight design for the 'Carice TC2' by using specialized composite materials in its body panels. - **Extended Range Battery Systems:** The 'Carice TC2' offers options for regular or long-range battery systems, allowing for ranges of 200 and 300 km respectively. ### Where This Applies - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** The introduction of the 'Carice TC2' demonstrates a unique approach to combining electric technology and retro aesthetics in the automotive industry. - **Specialized Composite Materials Production:** The use of specialized composite materials in the 'Carice TC2' presents opportunities for industries involved in manufacturing lightweight body panels for electric vehicles. - **Battery Technology and Energy Storage:** The inclusion of regular and long-range battery systems in the 'Carice TC2' highlights the potential for advancements in battery technology and energy storage in the automotive industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Run Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-classic-electric.md) - [Diminutive Electric Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-camper-van.md) - [Electric Mini Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2cv.md) - [Electrified Retro Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-sports-car.md) - [Vintage All-Electric Restomods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quintessenza-rs.md) - [All-Electric American Sportscar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaiserdarrin-design.md) - [Electric Three-Wheel Roadsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheel-roadster.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette.md) - [Diminutive Urban Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-cars.md)