# Century-Celebrating Cars This New Electric Vehicle Celebrates 100 Years Of British Auto Design By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-electric-vehicle References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/morgan-ev3-uk-1909-edition/44526/) & [salonpriveconcours](http://www.salonpriveconcours.com/) The UK-based [Morgan Motor Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-four-lm62) has gone ahead and revealed a spectacular new electric vehicle, dubbed the UK 1909 Edition EV3, that features an extraordinarily unique and striking appearance that is the result of the designers' intention to use this particular vehicle as a means of showcasing the last century of British automotive engineering and design. Only 19 units of this new electric vehicle will be built, making it a [highly exclusive offering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-etype). As a result, the vehicle is set to be approved at the Salon Prive event, which celebrates automotive design as well as luxury and style. The vehicle is capable of attaining a top speed of 145 km/h and maintaining a range of up to 241 km, much like other Morgan electric offerings. The difference lies in a design that is near-impossible to copy, making this a highly desirable auto collectors' item. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unique Automotive Design:** The UK 1909 Edition EV3 showcases a one-of-a-kind design that can inspire designers to create unique and visually striking vehicles in the automotive industry. - **Limited Edition Electric Vehicles:** The production of only 19 units of the UK 1909 Edition EV3 presents an opportunity for automakers to create highly exclusive and sought-after electric vehicles that cater to collectors and enthusiasts. - **Celebrating Automotive Heritage:** The UK 1909 Edition EV3 celebrates the last century of British automotive engineering and design, indicating a trend of honoring heritage and incorporating it into modern vehicle offerings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Design:** Automotive design companies can capitalize on the demand for unique and visually striking vehicles by offering design services that cater to customers looking for exclusive and distinctive designs. - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** The limited production of the UK 1909 Edition EV3 highlights the potential for electric vehicle manufacturers to create limited edition models that target collectors and enthusiasts, tapping into a niche market. - **Automotive Heritage Preservation:** This trend of celebrating automotive heritage presents an opportunity for heritage preservation organizations and companies to collaborate with automakers and showcase the historical significance of their vehicles in unique ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Run Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-classic-electric.md) - [Les Mans-Celebrating Retro Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-four-lm62.md) - [1920s-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-blower-jnr.md) - [Electrified Retro Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-sports-car.md) - [Electrified Classic Saloon Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon-car.md) - [Retro-Styled Electric Convertibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-convertible.md) - [Retro-Inspired Electric Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makkina-triumph-tr25.md) - [Reimagined Retro Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-8-gtr.md) - [Exquisitely Elegant Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-electric-car.md)