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The Brand Behind Your Robot Vacuum Strapped Rockets To Its EV Claiming 0-62 In 0.9 Seconds

  • Dreame unveiled a concept EV with jet power at an event in Silicon Valley.
  • Rocket-assisted sedan promises 0-100 kmh (62 mph) in less than a second.
  • Concept also features solid state batteries and Lidar that works at 600 m.

Chinese consumer electronics brand turned carmaker Dreame hasn’t even delivered its first vehicle, but it’s already talking about what comes next, and it might have rockets attached.

Dreame unveiled the Nebula NEXT 01 JET Edition during the company’s DREAME NEXT event in San Francisco, and yes it looks just like the Nebula Next 01X EV we’ve reported on before, and which is earmarked for sale in 2027.

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But compared with the production supercar-shaped four-door sedan, this one looks rather different at the rear. That’s where you’ll find a pair of rocket boosters that give the concept a claimed 0-62 mph (100 kmh) time of just 0.9 seconds.

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Dreame says the concept, which explores where the company’s car development could go in future, represents more than a decade of development in autonomous systems, motors, AI, and robotics. It also represents someone in marketing being allowed unsupervised access to caffeine and hallucinogenics.

Twin Jets

The headline feature is that custom dual solid-fuel rocket setup mounted to assist acceleration. Dreame claims the system reacts in 150 milliseconds and produces up to 100 kN of thrust. But there’s plenty of other modern or futuristic tech onboard that isn’t just concept nonsense, including steer- and brake-by-wire, and solid-state batteries with an energy density above 450 Wh/kg that Dreame says is nearing production readiness.

For ADAS duties, the company introduced its DHX1 LiDAR unit. Dreame says it can detect objects from up to 600 m (1,970 ft) away, Autohome reports, and deliver detail clarity rather than traditional rough outlines of obstacles. The plan includes advanced assisted L2+ driving and eventually more advanced L3 autonomy.

Inside, the car is intended to act as a rolling smart-home hub. Dreame’s AI assistant is designed to connect with robots, appliances, and other devices, turning the vehicle into a mobile command center for your gadgets. Perhaps surprisingly for a car from a brand famous for its vacuum cleaner and robot window washers, the car isn’t capable of washing itself.

Dreame says vehicle manufacturing begins in 2027, but don’t expect rockets to be part of the specification when those first cars hit the road.

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BYD’s Boxy Off-Road Brand Just Unveiled A 1,000-HP Supercar And Three Low-Slung Performance Sedans

  • Fang Cheng Bao reinvents itself with a supercar and sleek sedans.
  • Formula X brings 1,000 horsepower and a full carbon-fiber build.
  • The S, SL, and GT take aim at Porsche’s Taycan from three angles.

In China’s fast-moving EV market, brand identities can flip in an instant. Fang Cheng Bao built its name on squared-off SUVs that look ready for a quarry. At the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, it arrived with something else entirely. The BYD-owned brand has pivoted hard, unveiling a supercar and a trio of low-slung EVs under a new Formula line.

The Formula X is the undisputed showstopper. This open-air supercar evolved from the Super 9 speedster concept from 2024 and features balanced proportions, aggressive LED headlights, upward-opening doors and no less than 19 functional air vents. The overall styling aligns closely with Denza, another BYD brand that already carries a handful of rebadged Fang Cheng Bao models.

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The structure leans heavily on carbon fiber, from the body panels to a bespoke monocage chassis. The exposed two-seater cabin has a futuristic “battle cockpit” wrapped around the driver, and does without the structural bridge of the earlier concept.

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The supercar uses a tri-motor setup that produces a combined 1,000 hp (746 kW / 1,014 PS) and 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque. A decade ago, figures like these would have been considered extreme. Today, they sit in the shadow of BYD’s record-breaking YangWang U9 Xtreme, which reaches a staggering 2,977 hp (2,220 kW / 3,018 PS).

More: BYD’s 200 Software Updates Last Year Made Toyota’s 8 Look Like A Rounding Error

Even so, the Fang Cheng Bao Formula X’s numbers still land where they need to. More to the point, this is not just a concept parked under bright lights. BYD has confirmed a 2027 market launch, suggesting this will make the jump from show stand to road. Whether it travels beyond China remains unclear.

A Hatchback and Two Sedans

Beyond the supercar, the Formula lineup moves into more familiar territory. The Formula S is positioned as a rival to the Porsche Taycan, the Formula S GT adopts a shooting brake shape, and the Formula SL sits at the top of the range as a more upscale take on the sedan.

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The S and S GT are essentially two bodystyles of the same model, both of which could pass for something wearing a Denza badge. The SL sets itself apart with redesigned bumpers, a more sculpted profile, and gold-finished 21-inch alloy wheels.

All three sit on the same electric underpinnings, built around an 800V architecture with a tri-motor AWD setup producing up to 1,000 horsepower. They also feature BYD’s DiSus-M magnetic ride control. In terms of size, each rides on a 3,100 mm (122,1 inches) wheelbase and stretches beyond 5,000 mm (196.8 inches) in length.

The high-performance EVs are due in Chinese dealerships in late 2026. These low-slung models will broaden the Fang Cheng Bao lineup alongside the existing Leopard SUVs. Given that some of those SUVs already appear overseas under the Denza brand, a similar export strategy would not be surprising here.

 BYD’s Boxy Off-Road Brand Just Unveiled A 1,000-HP Supercar And Three Low-Slung Performance Sedans
The previously SUV-only lineup of the Fang Cheng Bao brand.

BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao Goes Wild With 1,000 HP Supercar And High-Performance EV Lineup

  • Fang Cheng Bao unveils a striking electric supercar dubbed Formula X.
  • It is joined by the Formula S and SL sedans, and the GT hatchback.
  • All four high-performance EVs will enter production by next year.

Fang Cheng Bao, the BYD-owned brand that built its reputation on boxy and rugged SUVs, has undergone a radical transformation at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The automaker has unveiled a striking supercar, along with three low-slung EVs under the Formula series.

The Formula X is the undisputed showstopper. This open-air supercar evolved from the Super 9 speedster concept from 2024 and features balanced proportions, aggressive LED headlights, upwards opening doors and no less than 19 functional air vents. Overall, the styling language is similar to Denza, a BYD brand with European aspirations.

More: China’s EV Juggernaut Wants To Race In Formula 1

The sculpted bodywork is made of carbon fiber, as is the custom “monocage” chassis. The exposed two-seater cabin has a futuristic “battle cockpit” wrapped around the driver, and does without the structural bridge of the earlier concept.

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The supercar is powered by three electric motors producing a combined 1,000 hp (746 kW / 1,014 PS) and 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque. These numbers would be labeled extreme a decade ago, but we now live in a world where BYD’s record-breaking YangWang U9 Xtreme generates a staggering 2,977 hp (2,220 kW / 3,018 PS).

More: BYD’s 200 Software Updates Last Year Made Toyota’s 8 Look Like A Rounding Error

In any case, the specs of the Fang Cheng Bao Formula X still sound quite promising. More importantly, the model is not just a show piece, as BYD announced plans for a market launch in 2027. It will be interesting to see whether the high-performance EV will be offered outside China.

A Hatchback and Two Sedans

Besides the high-performance EV, the Formula series expands into the executive sector. The Formula S is a Taycan-rivaling sedan, the Formula S GT is a hatchback/wagon with a shooting brake stance, and the Formula SL is a high-end version of the aforementioned sedan.

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The S and the S GT are effectively two different bodystyles of the same model that could easily wear the Denza emblem. The SL is distinguished by the redesigned bumpers, the more sculpted profile, and the gold-finished 21-inch alloy wheels.

All three models share the same electric foundation, riding on an 800V platform with a tri-motor AWD powertrain generating up to 1,000 horsepower. They also utilize BYD’s DiSus-M magnetic ride control. In terms of footprint, they have an identical wheelbase of 3,100 mm (122,1 inches), and measure over 5,000 mm (196.8 inches) long.

The high-performance EVs are scheduled to hit the roads in late 2026. The low-slung models will expand the Fang Cheng Bao lineup next to the existing Leopard series of SUVs.

 BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao Goes Wild With 1,000 HP Supercar And High-Performance EV Lineup

The previously SUV-only lineup of the Fang Cheng Bao brand.

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