# Dashing Chinese Electric Cars The Qiantu K50 Has Rooftop Solar Panels and a Max Range of 250 Miles By Michael Hines | Published 2017-04-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qiantu-k50 References: [carbuzz](http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2017/4/20/Qiantu-K50-Is-A-Chinese-EV-Sports-Car-You-Might-See-In-The-US-7738829/) The Qiantu K50 is an all-electric sports car set to go into production in China. If all goes well the K50, available as both a convertible and a hardtop coupe with a rooftop solar panels, could see a worldwide launch. On paper the Qiantu K50 looks like a car with global appeal. Powering it are two electric motors (one on each axle) making a combined 408 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque. Qiantu says its car will do 0-62 mph in 4.6 seconds. Under normal driving conditions max range will be about 250 miles. Inside the Qiantu K50 is a mix of BMW and Tesla, at least judging by the gauge cluster screen and the massive 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen in the center console. There's also a healthy amount of imitation in the exterior. The Qiantu K50 looks a bit like a McLaren and also features shades of the Audi R8 in its styling. Pricing and production numbers were not revealed in Shanghai, meaning it may be a while before the electric sports car hits the streets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 81% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Sports Cars:** The rise of electric sports cars could disrupt the traditional sports car market and create new business opportunities for automotive companies. - **Solar-powered Vehicles:** The incorporation of rooftop solar panels in electric cars could revolutionize the way vehicles are powered and create new opportunities for solar technology companies. - **Luxury Electric Vehicles:** Luxury electric vehicles, such as the Qiantu K50, may disrupt the traditional luxury car market and create new opportunities for high-end electric vehicle manufacturers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Automotive companies may need to consider moving towards producing more electric sports cars in order to stay competitive. - **Solar Technology:** Solar technology companies could benefit from partnering with automotive manufacturers to incorporate rooftop solar panels in electric cars. - **Luxury Car Manufacturing:** Manufacturers who specialize in luxury cars may need to consider adapting to the increased demand for luxury electric vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightyear-0.md) - [Long-Range Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisker-ronin.md) - [Diminutive Urban Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-cars.md) - [Extra-Sporty Electric SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-40-etron.md) - [Sleek Fully Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iaa-mobility.md) - [Two-Seater Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aptera.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Luxury Sleek Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-55-etron.md) - [Chinese Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-e5.md)