# All-Electric Dune Buggies Meyers Manx Launches the Slick and Powerful 'Manx 2.0 Electric' Buggy By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-08-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manx-20-electric References: [acquiremag](https://www.acquiremag.com/cars/meyers-manx-ev) & [meyersmanx](https://meyersmanx.com/)  [Meyers Manx](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meyers-manx-ev), a California-based automaker specializing in dune buggies, has unveiled the Manx 2.0 Electric, an [all-electric version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-classic-electric) of the brand's signature dune buggy. The new [eco-friendly vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rivian-california-dune) will come with two battery options to choose from: a 20kWh option that boasts 150 miles of range or a 40kWh model with 300 miles of range. In addition, the 40kWh battery delivers an impressive 202 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque, making it on par with powerful motorized dune buggy models. Other notable features of the Manx 2.0 Electric include rear-wheeled drive, an aluminum monocoque construction, front and rear disc brakes, electric e-brakes, assist steering, and independent rear suspension. In terms of speed, the Manx 2.0 Electric is capable of taking drivers from 0-60 mph in as little as 4,5 seconds. Image Credit: Meyers Manx ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **All-electric Off-road Vehicles:** The rise of eco-conscious consumers has led to the development of all-electric off-road vehicles, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive industry. - **Extended Range Batteries:** Increasing the driving range of electric vehicles through the development of extended range batteries presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the energy storage industry. - **Aluminum Monocoque Construction:** The use of lightweight and durable aluminum monocoque construction in the automotive industry provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for more efficient and sustainable vehicle designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The development of all-electric dune buggies combines power with eco-friendliness, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive industry. - **Energy Storage:** The development of extended range batteries for all-electric dune buggies presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the energy storage industry. - **Metals and Mining:** The shift towards using lightweight and sustainable metals like aluminum in the automotive industry presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the metals and mining industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Electric Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meyers-manx-ev.md) - [Open-Air Low-Speed Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-moke.md) - [Petite Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-ev.md) - [Local Leisure Cruising EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meyers-manx-resorter-nev.md) - [Industrial Design-Inspired Micro EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen.md) - [Slick Hand-Built Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moke-america.md) - [Powerful Electric Off-Road UTVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kilow-la-bagnole.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md)