China’s Qiantu Motors Will Build Its Electric Sports Car In The US

China’s Qiantu Motors has teamed up with California’s Mullen Technologies to announce plans to begin building in the K50 sports car in the United States.

In a press release first spotted by Automotive News, the two companies revealed their intention to homologate the K50 to meet US standards and then begin selling the car in North America. A launch is scheduled for 2020 and, if everything goes according to plan, the K50 will be one of the few electric coupes on the market.

Little is known about the US-spec model, but Mullen said the it will have an aluminum frame, “carbon fiber body closures” and an electric powertrain that produces 402 hp (300 kW / 407 PS). That isn’t much to go on, but the Chinese-spec model has a 78 kWh battery pack which powers two electric motors that apparently have a combined maximum output of 429 hp (320 kW / 435 PS) and 501 lb-ft (680 Nm) of torque. This enables the car to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in less than 4.6 seconds and hit a top speed of 124 mph (200 km/h). Drivers an also expect to travel approximately 236 miles (380 km) on a single charge.

Besides the sporty powertrain, the K50 features LED lighting units, frameless windows and 19-inch forged aluminum wheels. The model also boasts a small solar panel on its roof.

The Chinese model comes nicely equipped with heated / ventilated leather and suede sports seats, a heated leather steering wheel and an automatic climate control system. Drivers will also find a 10.1-inch digital instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch infotainment system with GPS navigation and voice recognition technology. Other niceties include 4G and WiFi connectivity, a push-button ignition and a six-speed audio system with a subwoofer.

There’s no word on US pricing, but the K50 starts at ¥754,300 in China which is equivalent to $109,363. However, we should learn more about the US-spec model in the future as Mullen says it will begin accepting a “limited number of reservations” for the car next year.