Chinese vacuum maker Dreame Technology is doubling down on its promise to build an EV that’s the spitting image of a Bugatti Chiron. The company’s car division, Dreame Auto, has just released another image of its creation, and like the handful of renders shown last week, this one also appears to have been generated, at least in part, with the help of AI.

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More importantly, company insiders have also shared some technical details, as well as news of a second luxury brand aiming to rival the likes of Bentley and Rolls-Royce.

Spot the Differences

The single new image, still a rendering, rather than a photo of a real vehicle, shows the car that’s apparently (and unashamedly) codenamed “Dreame Bugatti,” with its doors open this time. We already knew it had four doors, but now we can see the rear pair are rear hinged, that all four open upwards like a McLaren’s, and that there’s no B-pillar.

Close comparison of the old and new pictures reveals some detail differences. The new images of the white model show two vents in the hood, one behind each headlight, and the grille is slightly broader and less rounded, looking slightly less Bugatti-like, and more Jaguar-ish. The changes are, however, unlikely to placate Bugatti. The company never replied when we asked it for comment last week, but we doubt it’s thrilled at the news.

Both pure EV and range-extender hybrid versions will be offered when the finished car enters production in 2027 at a site next door to Tesla’s Gigafactory in Berlin, according to Weixin, which cites a company insider it spoke to. But we’ll get our first look at a physical car in January next year when the company brings a pre-production prototype to CES – yes, that CES in Las Vegas.

Second Luxury Brand Modeled After Bentley and Rolls-Royce

The company’s automotive ambitions stretch further than a Bugatti lookalike. The same insider told the Chinese outlet that Dreame Tech is splitting its car operations into two divisions. Dream Auto is focused exclusively on building the Chiron-a-like, which founder Yu Hao hopes will go on to break hypercar speed records. The other division we learned about today, Starry Sky Auto, has been benchmarking cars such as the Rolls Royce Cullinan and various Bentley models in preparation for the development of four vehicles built from the same basic components.

Citing a recent internal communication meeting, the Chinese outlet reports that the company’s founder told his team the Starry Sky Auto premium models will be built on wheelbases of 3.2 meters (126 inches) and 3.3 meters (130 inches) long. He also “put forward the requirements that the former should be larger in length, width, and height than the Li Auto L9 and M9, and the latter should have a domineering and tough appearance, with all dimensions no smaller than those of the Cullinan.”

According to the report, Dreame Auto has ” assembled a cross-industry team covering R&D, manufacturing, and quality control. The team includes core R&D personnel from its original smart hardware business, as well as experts from traditional vehicle manufacturing.”

Budget Meets Ambition

With prices allegedly ranging from $38,000 to $83,000, Starry Sky Auto’s models will certainly not be in Bentley and Rolls Royce territory, and are instead designed to take on EVs from smartphone-maker Xiaomi, whose expansion from electronics giant to automaker Dreame wants to replicate.

Dreame Auto

A Chinese company whose business involves making things that literally suck has teased its first car, which definitely doesn’t. But we see legal trouble brewing because vacuum maker Dreame’s maiden EV is a dead ringer for a Bugatti Chiron, only reimagined with four doors.

The exterior renders, which seem to have been created entirely or at least partially with AI (telltale signs include the grille pattern) were shared on social media by Dream Technology founder Yu Hao. They show a swoopy four-door coupe that could easily pass for a stretched Bugatti Chiron variant that never made production.

CES Debut?

Chinese media reports the new automotive division of the company plans to display a physical prototype of the car at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas next January.

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Though not an exact clone, the design is similar enough to make you do a double take. The headlights are different but the other core Chiron design elements like the horseshoe grille, central spine and C-shaped rear quarter motif are shamelessly carried across.

The interior at least looks more original, and doesn’t feature the vertical bank of dials fitted to the Chiron, whose steering wheel was milled from a single chunk of aluminium billet, but which didn’t feature any kind of touchscreen. That of course would be absurd for a Chinese car in 2027, so Dream Technology’s Chiron-a-like has a large widescreen tablet mounted above the console, plus a secondary display on the console itself.

Last month Dreame, which was founded in 2017 and styles itself as China’s answer to Apple, confirmed plans to enter the automotive space in 2027 with an electric hypercar capable of outrunning machines from Bugatti and Koenigsegg.

Shopping for Space in Tesla’s Backyard

The company is currently scouting potential production locations for a new plant to build the EV in Berlin, Germany, which include a site next door to Tesla’s Gigafactory, Car News China reports. Yu Hao previously posted images of the Tesla plant, along with text that said “factories in Europe are being selected for several businesses.” And Chinese media outlet Jieman claims Dreame is getting cosy with French bank BNP Paribas to bring its automotive plans to fruition.

While the Chiron was equipped with a quad-turbo W16 making 1,479 hp (1,500 PS / 1,103 kW) in stock form and its Tourbillon successor has a naturally-aspirated hybrid V12 that cranks out 1,775 hp (1,800 PS / 1,324 kW), Dreame’s car will be a pure EV.

Will Bugatti’s lawyers suck up this egregious theft of its IP, or will they fight back? We’ve reached out to the company for comment. Check out the images below of the pretend Chiron and the real thing.

Dreame Technology/Bugatti

Chinese automakers have been steadily pushing the limits of speed and track performance, often outpacing their Western rivals in recent years. Now, an unlikely challenger has joined the race: a company best known for its vacuum cleaners aims to build “the world’s fastest car.” Ambitious stuff for a brand that made its name chasing dust bunnies.

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The company behind the plan is Dreame Technology, which refers to itself as the “Apple of China.” According to its website, Dreame’s current product lineup includes cordless and robotic vacuum cleaners, air purifiers, hair dryers, robotic lawn mowers, and pool cleaners. Founded in 2017, Dreame has since moved beyond its home turf, carving out a growing presence in the US and other international markets.

In a post on Chinese social media, Dreame laid out plans to enter the automotive world, following in the footsteps of tech groups like Xiaomi and Huawei. Unlike them, however, Dreame is aiming straight at the hypercar elite, setting its sights on Bugatti and Koenigsegg with a goal of chasing speed records.

It’s worth recalling that another company known for its vacuum cleaners, Dyson, once explored a Tesla-rivaling EV before shelving the project altogether as “not commercially viable.” Dreame clearly hopes for a different outcome.

The Ambitious Plan

According to the announcement, Dreame is not starting “from scratch”. Instead, the company plans to leverage China’s mature EV supply chain and manufacturing ecosystem, positioning itself “on the shoulders of giants.” That phrasing hints at potential collaborations with established suppliers or automakers, which could give the project more credibility than it might appear to have at first glance.

Dreame’s track record with innovation could work in its favor. By the end of last year, the company had filed more than 6,000 patents, some reportedly connected to electric vehicle technologies. According to Chinese media outlet Lyiou, Dreame Auto, the firm’s newly formed automotive division, already employs around 1,000 staff, including specialists from the vehicle manufacturing sector.

That figure sounds impressive, but whether it reflects the depth of expertise needed to challenge Bugatti or Koenigsegg is another matter entirely.

The same source indicates that the electric hypercar is set to debut in 2027. What remains unclear is whether the Bugatti-style silhouette shown in the official teaser represents the actual model in development. Either way, it will be worth watching to see if the finished product lives up to the ambitious vision behind it.

Record-Breaking Rivals

To understand what Dreame is up against, consider the current benchmarks. The official speed record for a production car is held by the SSC Tuatara, which hit 474.8 km/h (295 mph) in 2022. A prototype of the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ reached a top speed of 490.48 km/h (304.77 mph) back in 2019, but it didn’t count as a record because it wasn’t replicated in the opposite direction.

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In August 2025, the BYD YangWang U9 Track Edition became the world’s fastest production EV, hitting an impressive 472.41 km/h (293.54 mph) at a test facility in Germany. The Chinese EV stole the record from the Rimac Nevera R, which had clocked 431.45 km/h (268.2 mph) in July 2025.

Future challengers are already lining up. Koenigsegg, Hennessey, and Bugatti all have projects in motion that aim to push past the symbolic 500 km/h (310 mph) barrier.

Dreame’s Statement

Below is a translated version of Dreame’s official announcement, shared with employees and the public:

Dear Dreame colleagues: Today, Dreame officially announces its plan to build the world’s fastest car. This was no light decision, nor was it a whim. From drafting our first car-building plan at Tsinghua SkyWorks in 2013 to now standing at the pinnacle of the global clean energy sector, we have spent twelve years waiting for Dreame’s “opportunity.”

We revere this industry. Car manufacturing is the crown jewel of industry, the ultimate battleground of technology, and a grueling, life-or-death expedition. Competition has become multi-faceted, all-encompassing, and high-intensity, challenging not only technological innovation and iteration speed but also system capabilities, supply chain integration, brand positioning, and global market insight. We understand that only with awe can we see the path forward clearly, and only with humility can we go further.

But we also believe that great dreams are born from fearlessness. We are fearless because we are clear-headed. We are not adventurers trying to “build from scratch,” but rather we stand on the shoulders of giants in Chinese manufacturing. Countless Chinese companies have, through decades of hard work, forged the world’s most mature electric vehicle supply chain and technology ecosystem.

Our mission is to achieve global optimization: using the right products, the right strategy, and the right pace to bring Chinese smart manufacturing to the world’s high-end market. We are fearless because we are uniquely born and bred in the global market. In China, we have become the undisputed leader in the cleaning sector. Globally, we hold the top spot in over 20 countries and regions. We consistently position ourselves at the high end, insisting on value over price.

We are one of the very few Chinese brands to quickly rise to the top in every market we enter. For this reason, we are often called the “Apple of China.” We know how to make global users pay for innovation and applaud our experience. This time, in the automotive sector, we will once again prove that Chinese brands can not only be high-end, but also become symbols of global consumer love. We are fearless because we are determined.

This is not a gamble, but a test. It will test all our past accumulation: technological research and development, organizational culture, global operations… We have made sufficient strategic preparations. But we also believe that the real barrier is not capital, but the ability to make the “right products.”

We will not waste a single penny on the wrong path. Fellow students, the automotive industry will be another full-scale explosion of our technological ideals and business acumen. We may not be the first to set out, but we will be the most determined. Because we are fearless, we dare to act; because we firmly believe, we arrive. Now, let’s set off together!

Dreame Auto Team