Mullen Automotive nonetheless plans to carry the Chinese-developed Qiantu K50 electrical supercar to the U.S., however now underneath a unique title and with a unique meeting location.
The U.S. model of the K50 will henceforth be referred to as the Mullen GT and GTRS, Mullen introduced Monday in a press launch. The firm stated it had additionally revised the styling of the K50, often known as the Dragonfly K50, to be extra according to different deliberate fashions, and utilized powertrain upgrades that may allow 0-60 mph in 1.95 seconds and a prime pace “exceeding 200 mph.”
Qiantu K50 by Mullen
Mullen stated it’ll “finalize engineering pursuant to U.S. standards” and undertake last meeting in Mishawaka, Indiana. The firm acquired a manufacturing unit there as soon as used to construct Hummers when it purchased the belongings of failed EV startup Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS). The ELMS enterprise mannequin additionally relied on adapting a Chinese-market EV design to U.S. requirements, on this case a supply van.
Mullen didn’t talk about a timeline for the launch of the GT and GTRS within the U.S., however the undertaking has been brewing for a while. Mullen confirmed the quirky, curvaceous K50 on the 2019 New York auto present and introduced plans to assemble 1,000 of them within the U.S. Originally it had deliberate to assemble the K50 at a facility in Washington state, however plans for that facility have been deserted.
Qiantu K50 by Mullen, 2019 New York auto present
Mullen initially deliberate to carry the K50 to the U.S. together with a battery electrical SUV referred to as the MX-05, each in 2021. It’s since adjusted its plans to incorporate a variety of EV fashions, together with some industrial autos. It began this journey with the acquisition of the stays of Coda—and it is stated that some features from Coda, like the corporate’s battery administration system, have been belongings as Mullen strikes ahead.
In addition to this efficiency automotive, Mullen plans a Five efficiency SUV and a Class 1 electrical van doubtlessly primarily based on the ELMS automobile, and it holds a majority stake in Bollinger. It additionally plans to construct the Five and the Bollinger B1 and B2 vans in Indiana, whereas the Class 1 electrical van is being assembled in Tunica, Mississippi.
Source: www.greencarreports.com