lithium ion battery pack Chinese electric sports car Qiantu K50 by Mullen coming to US roads next year

Estimated 40 batteries
Electric cars are on display at this week's New York International Motor Show, contrary to their popular slow and tedious image, many of them emphasize performance, including Mullen's new kilotu K50
Its dual motors draw power from lithium
K50 can run out of 430 hp, 560-
Feet of torque, enough to launch from 0 to 60 in 4 minutes.
For 3 seconds, the top speed is 112 miles per hour.
Already sold in China, there are two
David Mihri, founder and CEO of California, said orders had been overstocked for a month
Start-up based on Mullen technology
Working with Chinese carmaker Qiantu to bring K50 to the United StatesS.
Listed next year.
When the first generation of electric vehicles went public at the beginning of a decade, products like Nissan (7201. T-
JP) Leaf emphasizes the range above everything, which limits the fun to a large extentto-drive factor.
Tesla (TSLA) has changed the equation for its original sedan Model S, which can match some of the fastest movements on the market and the acceleration of muscle cars, especially when equipped with optional ridiculous modes.
The K50 is low and wide, with a classic supercar ratio, and the partners behind the project believe that for high-end cars, this is an emerging, largely untapped market.
Performance of electric vehicles.
In order to maximize product range and performance, the development of k50 brings additional benefits to the industry's so-called "lightweight" products.
"The body is super
Frank McMahon, chief engineer at Mullen, pointed out that light carbon fiber is about 20 + external panels and weighs only 103 pounds.
They were allaluminum space-frame. Twin, liquid-
There is a cooling motor attached to each shaft to 70 KW-hour lithium-
Ion battery pack.
This layout allows what McMahon calls a "dynamic torque vector ".
"The K50 can enhance its ability to negotiate sharp corners and winding roads by moving the power supply before and after.
Its independent double
The cross arm suspension further improves the operability.
The package is rated at a distance of 230 miles between charges in China, although charging speed using the US is expected to be lowerS. EPA test cycle.
A strange detail of K50 is the use of T-
Battery pack in shape.
This is a method used by manufacturers like General Motors (GM) in the early decade, it has a T-
Special-shaped packaging in Chevrolet Volt plugin hybrid.
This method devours the interior space and improves the center of gravity of Chevrolet, which is not conducive to its handling.
MacMahon told CNBC that Mullen and Qian Tu chose this method because it reduced the cost of investment and also made the overall design of the k50 more flexible.
That is to say, partners are working hard to develop the next
A scooter platform like a skateboard-
Just like the layout used on Tesla model S, X, and 3, install the battery and motor below the load layer.
Mullen and Qiantu are hoping to use the "building" on a new SUV, and McMahon says they plan to make their debut in 2022. For the U. S.
In the market, Qiantu will ship some key components of K50 to the US market. S.
Where will Mullen assemble them, just like a kit car.
However, some parts will be purchased from the United States, including battery packs currently produced in San Francisco and then shipped to China.
The Chinese version of K50 will make some changes to the United StatesS.
Many people in the market are focused on meeting US security regulations.
Macmahon said Mullen also wants to close the gap between carbon fiber panels to meet the expectations of discerning American consumersS. buyers.
The electric drive system on the K50 is paired with a range of advanced technologies including 15. 6-
Inch touch screen that controls car information entertainment systems and other vehicle functions.
There are some high-
Advanced driver assistance systems including forward collision warning, lane hold assist, and blind-spot detection.
Michery said start-
US prices are expected to riseS.
When K50 arrives at the showroom next year, it costs about $149,000.
The initial target was to sell about 1,000 sports cars in 2020, which has risen to 5,000 cars per year since 2022.
Whether it can build such a large market is far from certain.
Despite a rise in demand for Tesla Model 3 last year, overall battery sales
Electric vehicles account for only 1% of the U. S. market.
The Qiantu K50 will initially be sold through five California dealers owned by the subsidiary of California technologies, Mullen Auto Sales.
The new car company says it is negotiating a franchise with other retailers and hopes to open another showroom in Brooklyn, New York, as the first K50 prepares for the US marketS. market.