
Hadin Panther
Years: 2020 – 2023
Hadin is part of the new wave of Chinese EV startups targeting Western tastes with bold design and connected features. The Panther concept positioned a low-slung electric cruiser with inverted forks, radial brakes, and a feature list that leaned into app connectivity, ride modes, and fast charging. Rather than mimic small-displacement commuters, Hadin embraced a distinctly American silhouette, signaling intent to play in higher-margin lifestyle segments. The engineering challenge was balance: deliver convincing torque and range while keeping thermal management and charging straightforward for owners. As with many startups, path-to-production and homologation across multiple regions presented hurdles; nonetheless, Hadin’s marketing sharpened the conversation about what an electric cruiser could be—quiet thrust, low maintenance, and urban-friendly manners without heat or vibration. Historically, the brand illustrates China’s rapid move from contract manufacturing to design-forward EV propositions, where software UX and charging strategy matter as much as frames and motors. Whether or not individual concepts reach scale, Hadin’s efforts pressure incumbent OEMs to imagine electric not only as scooters or sportbikes but as cruisers with their own aesthetic logic and ergonomic comfort.