Qiantu K50 2018 – a new Chinese electric sports car

Last updated Apr 16, 2022

Qiantu's new Chinese K50 electric car Qiantu Motor Company entered the Chinese market on August 8, 2018, and introduces new Chinese car products for the 2018-2019 model year. In our review of the 2018-2019 Qiantu K50 electric sports car – photos and videos, price and full specifications for a Chinese electric two-door sports coupe with two electric motors generating more than 435 hp. with. power and 680 Nm of maximum torque, all-wheel drive and 79 kW / h lithium-ion battery for an electric car mileage of 380 km on a single charge. The price of the Qiantu K50 electric sports car in China is 754,300 yuan (about 7 million), but thanks to state grants from the Chinese government, the final cost for buyers is 686,800 yuan (6,350,000 conditional units).

The production of the first-born Qiantu Qiche (the English version of Qiantu motor) – two-door compartment electric Qiantu K50 started on July 30, 2018 at a plant in the Chinese city of Suzhou, Jiangsu province, built, by the way, in just two years. In a territory with a total area of more than 230,000 m2, in addition to the assembly line, designed for a maximum production of 500,000 cars per year, workshops for welding aluminum parts and the production of carbon fiber injection parts, as well as the company Qiantu Qiche Research and Development Center (literally translated as car of the future). Interestingly, the new plant will only produce green cars, and Qiantu's K50 coupe will soon be joined by the K50 roadster, as well as several electric cars,

Interestingly, the prototype production of Qiantu electric cars K50 concept activities introduced in 2014 by Beijing CH Auto Design Studio, which became Qiantu Motor Company's main investor two years later. The concept event was not only the first electric sports car developed in China, but the Chinese response to the German electrocore Audi R8 e-electron.

Therefore, find a new Chinese electric sports car Qiantu coupe K50, which finally went into mass production. The first-born Qiantu engine has many advantages that can ensure the success of new products in the market and, apparently, outside of China.

firstly, surprisingly stylish exterior design of the body;
secondly, a chic salon with a lot of super modern equipment and elite finishing materials;
thirdly, super advanced technology with two motors per axle (four wheels), fully independent suspension (front and rear double wishbones) and body with aluminum frame and carbon fiber hinged panels;
fourth, excellent dynamic (from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.6 seconds) and speed (maximum speed 200 km / h) performance;
fifthly, an impressive range on a single charge of a 79 kW battery (380 km in the NEDC cycle and 510 km at speeds up to 60 mph).

It should be noted that the appearance of a new Chinese electric car Qiantu K50 can cause real delight. The car looks exciting and dynamic, respectable and expensive. “Chinese” do not get lost against the backdrop of advanced and expensive German sports cars Audi R8 e-Tron and BMW I8.

A predatory front with tiny LED headlights, powerful explosions over the front and rear wheel arches, a low domed roof, a sweeping profile, curvaceous rear bodies, and beautifully drawn lines… in a word, the car is almost flawless.

External dimensions of the body Qiantu K50 2018-2019 in Length 4634 mm, width 2069 mm 1253 mm height 2650 mm wheelbase.
The electric two-door coupe is fitted with standard 19-inch forged aluminum wheels with low-profile Pirelli P-Zero sports tires in size 235/35 ZR19 at the front and 265/35 ZR19 at the rear.

Two-seater Chinese electric sports car meets the driver and passenger of high-quality materials (carbon, leather and Alcantara), sports seats with integrated headrests, backrest and expressive lateral support (electrics, heating, ventilation), virtual dashboard with a separate tablet screen, sports multifunctional steering wheel, a huge 15.6-inch color touch screen multimedia complex, vertically and covering the entire surface of the floating center console.

A large multimedica screen is responsible for the settings of multimedia equipment, telephone, dual-zone climate control and additional car functions. Provides the driver and his satellite navigation, internet, pictures from the rear view camera or a surround view system.

Specifications Qiantu K50 2018-2019.
The Chinese electric sports car is equipped with two electric motors (one per axle) with a maximum total power of 435 hp. with. and 680 Nm in boost mode. As a rule, the movement of electric motors produce 380 hp. with. and 580 Nm.
Two-door electric coupe curb weight of 1960 kg accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.6 seconds, top speed of 200 miles per hour.
Electricity supply stored in a 79kWh lithium-ion battery is enough to travel 380 km under the condition of driving on the NEDC cycle, when driving at a constant speed of no more than 60 km / h, the electric vehicle can travel up to 510 km, to fully restore the fuel supply of the electric battery requires 13 hours.
While driving, the vehicle's batteries are charged (brake energy recuperation).