--- title: "This Sleek EV Has a Secret: It’s a Pickup Truck" description: "The Chinese-market Changan Qiyuen E07 might look like an SUV but it actually has a pickup bed and tailgate." date: "2024-01-21" modified: "2024-01-21" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-sleek-ev-has-a-secret-its-a-pickup-truck" categories: - "News" --- # This Sleek EV Has a Secret: It’s a Pickup Truck ![]() German luxury car companies are going to be kicking themselves when they see the new EV from Changan. For years, German brands have been smashing SUVs and coupes together to make sporty-looking mashup vehicles like the [BMW X4]() and [Mercedes GLE Coupe](). But they're all put to shame by the new Changan Qiyuan E07, which looks like a coupe SUV but it's also a pickup truck. It might not look like an SUV but it has a [Cybertruck]()-esque trick up its sleeve. The rear end looks pretty conventional but it's actually a tailgate that folds down and the rear glass can retract into the roof, to reveal a pickup bed. According to *[Car News China]()*, the Qiyuan E07 will come in both rear and all-wheel drive, thanks to either single or dual-motor configurations. The single-motor version will make 338 horsepower and the dual-motor car will make 590 horsepower, and it has a top speed of 125 mph. There isn't any word on battery size or range, though. ![]() ![]() ![]() It doesn't look bad, either. Its body shape has a [Hyundai Santa Cruz]() vibe, its front end is simple but handsome thanks to a wide LED light bar, and the glass in the rear tailgate is a nice touch. It doesn't look like a pickup at first glance, it looks more like a funky SUV. And the size and shape of its bed looks more like it's been designed as a glorified grocery-getter, rather than a rugged, utilitarian pickup. However, it should work well for someone who regularly uses their vehicle to carry bikes or camping gear. The Qiyuan E07 should also come with some pretty advanced autonomous driving tech, as it's said to have Lidar and other cameras for self-driving. ![]() ![]() We don't know exactly when the E07 will reach production or how much it will cost but it's cool to see that Changan built a production version of its CD701 concept car from 2023. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()