Is the Qiantu K50 a domestic car?

[Barrett]

Qiantu K50 is a domestic car, which is a pure electric sports car under the Qiantu brand. Taking the Qiantu K50 2018 Standard model as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4634 mm, width 2069 mm, height 1253 mm, wheelbase 2650 mm, and trunk capacity is 65 liters. The Qiantu K50 2018 Standard model is equipped with a single-speed transmission for electric vehicles, with a maximum power of 320 kW and a maximum torque of 680 Nm. It uses double-wishbone independent suspension for both front and rear suspension, with a dual-motor four-wheel drive system and tire specifications of 235/35R19.

[VanRyder]

My friend just picked up a Qiantu K50, and this car is indeed purely domestically produced. The manufacturer is based in Beijing, and you can clearly see the bold 'Qiantu Auto' lettering on the rear. Although it looks like a million-dollar sports car, the entire R&D team is domestic, and it's assembled at the Suzhou factory. The most impressive part is its all-aluminum frame with a carbon fiber shell, following the same approach as F1 race cars. I've test-driven it—dual motors for all-wheel drive, and hitting the accelerator feels like riding a roller coaster. The only downside is the range, just 380 km, which is fine for city driving but requires careful planning for long trips. In my opinion, spending over 300,000 yuan on an electric sports car definitely delivers the right vibe, but we definitely need more charging stations.

[DelChase]

Domestic cars are really different now, and the Qiantu K50 is a living example. The entire car manufacturing process takes place in their Suzhou factory, even the battery packs are developed in-house. At the last auto show, I got to touch the actual car—the entire cockpit features carbon fiber textures, and the steering wheel comes with paddle shifters. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and is even quieter to drive than a Porsche 718. The only downside is that the suspension is a bit stiff, making bumps over speed bumps quite noticeable. As for flaws, the infotainment system responds a bit slowly, and the voice assistant often fails to understand commands. But for one-third the price of a Porsche, you get a million-dollar sports car look—people even take photos when you park it on the street. Worth it.

[ODallas]

I remember test driving the K50 on the track last year, and the moment I sat in the driver's seat, I was truly amazed—all the body panels were made of carbon fiber, and the door handles featured an electric pop-out design. Domestic cars going all out on lightweighting, even the windshield was 20% thinner than regular cars. The engineer told me all 28 controllers in the car were independently developed, with front and rear motors capable of independent torque output. Driving it felt like flying close to the ground, and during cornering, you could clearly feel the battery weight pressed beneath the chassis. Unfortunately, the brake pedal feel was a bit soft, and it triggered an overheating warning during continuous aggressive driving. If you ask me, the car's strongest suit is its head-turning appeal—even the security guards at my residential complex couldn't help but ask a few extra questions when I drove in and out.

[Malcolm]

Driving the K50 to pick up clients is quite interesting, as I'm often asked if it's an imported car. This car was designed by a Beijing-based company and manufactured in a Suzhou factory, even the windshield wipers are domestically produced. The driver's seat offers excellent wrap-around support, but anyone over 1.8 meters might find their head touching the roof. The most practical feature is the large central control screen that displays motor temperature – during summer sprints, I keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn't exceed 100 degrees. The charging speed is surprisingly fast, with a State Grid fast charger able to add 200 km of range in just half an hour. Once while charging in an underground garage, a Tesla owner nearby came over to ask about the price – when hearing it's just over 300,000 yuan, his eyes nearly popped out.

[KadenDella]

Here's a little-known fact: The parent company of Qiantu Motors applied all the high-speed rail component technologies accumulated in its early years into the K50. The ultra-narrow turn signal strips on the side mirrors utilize high-speed rail lighting technology. The entire vehicle features an all-aluminum frame with 29 carbon fiber components, even the seat frames are made of magnesium alloy, making it 300kg lighter than conventional cars. Few domestic automakers dare to use supercar-grade materials like this. Although the infotainment system lags and storage space is limited, the exhilarating whine of the electric motors during acceleration is truly addictive. It's recommended to wait for the new model which will improve the charging port location - currently you have to half-kneel to plug in the charger.