# Efficient Three-Wheeled Cars The Elio Motors P5 Offers Great Performance and Fuel Economy By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-11-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elio-motors-p5 References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/elio-motors-debuts-p5-prototype-in-la-pictures-specs/) & [eliomotors](http://www.eliomotors.com/) The Elio Motors P5 is the latest prototype of a vehicle that has captured people's imaginations like few other vehicles over the past couple of years. This particular vehicle seats two and has [three wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xp-trike2). Not only does it look incredibly unique, but it is promised to deliver excellent performance and exceptional fuel economy at a very reasonable price expected to sit below the $7,000 mark. This particular version of the Elio Motors car features a 60-horsepower 0.9-liter triple cylinder engine, custom made for Elio Motors and mounted at the front. This vehicle will offer a top speed of 161 km/h, 55 pounds-feet of torque and the ability to zoom from zero to 97 km/h in just below 10 seconds. While the vehicle is technically a car, it is [technically classed as a motorbike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benda-p51). This vehicle could be a great purchase for anyone looking for an inexpensive vehicle that keeps fuel costs down. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Three-wheeled Cars:** The rise of electric three-wheeled cars presents an opportunity for the automotive industry to develop eco-friendly and cost-effective transportation options. - **Micro-mobility Vehicles:** The development and adoption of compact, three-wheeled vehicles like the Elio Motors P5 open up new opportunities for micro-mobility solutions in urban environments. - **Affordable Performance Cars:** The Elio Motors P5 showcases the potential for affordable, high-performance cars that provide a thrilling driving experience without breaking the bank. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can explore the production and marketing of electric three-wheeled cars to cater to the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions. - **Micromobility Industry:** The micromobility industry can seize the opportunity to develop and deploy compact, three-wheeled vehicles as a convenient and eco-friendly urban transportation alternative. - **Performance Car Market:** The Elio Motors P5 exemplifies the potential for disrupting the performance car market by offering high-performance vehicles at an affordable price point. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tadpole-Shaped Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morgan-super-3.md) - [Electric Five-Door Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fivedoor-cars.md) - [Rechargeable Two-Seater Modern Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-zero.md) - [Futuristic Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-tricera.md) - [Three-Wheel Pod EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimbus-one.md) - [Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veemo-velomobile.md) - [Two-Seater Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aptera.md) - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md)