# Eight-Wheeled Electric Cars Japan Scientist Builds The Eliica Electric By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-12-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-wheelomania-japan-scientist-builds-eight-wheel-car References: [autobloggreen](http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/12/29/eliica-the-most-electric-thing-on-eight-wheels/) & [eliica](http://www.eliica.com/) Looks like the tire business will get a boost in Japan, if Dr. Shimizu gets his way. The Eliica [eight wheel electric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rivian-quad-motor) is catching the interest of the government which may make a big investment. So far there are two Eliicas which run on [lithium-ion batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hypercar-prototype). Each wheel has its own motor, thus more wheels, more power and smaller motors. The car will reportedly reach [230 miles per hour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gac-group). If they can build 200, the price will fall to about $255,000. Unreal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Electric Vehicles:** The trend towards electrification in the automotive industry opens up opportunities for electric cars with unique features such as eight wheels. - **Advanced Batteries:** The use of lithium-ion batteries in the Eliica electric car highlights the growing demand for high-performance batteries to power electric vehicles. - **Government Investments:** The Japanese government's interest in the Eliica electric car showcases the trend of governments investing in innovative transportation technologies for sustainable mobility. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the development of eight-wheeled electric cars as a disruptive innovation to offer enhanced performance and unique selling points. - **Tire:** The tire industry can seize the opportunity to supply specialized tires for eight-wheeled electric cars, catering to their unique needs and delivering optimal performance. - **Battery:** The battery industry can capitalize on the demand for advanced lithium-ion batteries to power electric vehicles like the Eliica, leveraging their expertise to provide high-performance solutions for electric car manufacturers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rechargeable Two-Seater Modern Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-zero.md) - [Electric All-Wheel-Drive SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-rz-450e.md) - [Record-Setting Electric Racecars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subaru-sti.md) - [Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-electric-concept-cars.md) - [Two-Wheeled EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheeled-electric-car.md) - [Featherweight Sports EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedster-ev.md) - [High-Powered Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-bev-sports.md) - [All-Electric Racecar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-singleseater.md) - [900-Mile Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-solid-state-battery.md)