BeyonCa is a startup based in China but with a design center in Germany and an artificial intelligence center in Singapore. Even if its name doesn’t tell you anything, it is run by the former boss of Volkswagen China and current CEO of Renault China: So Weiming. Indeed, if its investors do not necessarily come forward, BeyonCa can count on financial support Renaultas well as the Chinese car giant, Dongfeng.

BeyonCa has just introduced its first model: the BeyonCa GT Opus 1, an upscale electric sedan that wants to compete with the Porsche Taycan. To stand out, it includes unexpected features for an electric car, and the Chinese company even strives“Setting the standard for a premium electric car”.

BeyonCa GT Opus 1: a smart car

BeyonCa is an abbreviation “Outside” and “since”what means “Beyond the Car” English: Indeed, the GT Opus 1 is not content to be a simple high-end electric sedan, it also has smart functions never before seen in a car that goes beyond the limits autonomous driving systems which also equip it.

For example, it is equipped with special sensors that record and analyze health and blood pressure data the driver He will then be able to respond appropriately if a medical emergency occurs: if the driver becomes a victim of a heart diseasethe car regains steering control so that slow down the vehicle and stop it on the side of the road or in a safe place. The doctor will be alerted immediately and will be able to interact with the driver directly through the on-board infotainment system.

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Ambient interactive system
GT Opus 1
The first serial model and the name of the Chinese brand will be presented in the spring of 2023
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BeyonCa GT Opus 1: elegant style

The BeyonCa GT Opus 1 is styled by Dirk van Brakel, a Belgian automotive designer who has worked for the Volkswagen Group for brands such as Audi, Škoda and Bentley. Even if no information on the subject has been provided, its lines are particularly fluid and futuristic, and have been designed to optimize aerodynamics: an important point for style, but above all to preserve electric autonomy.

In particular, there is a lattice with a bright interactive 3D logo, or mirror cameras placed in the upper part of the door. The first interior images show a refined interior with lots of leather, colored stitching, carbon fiber inserts, and several details such as a clock integrated into the instrument panel, an element inspired by the most luxurious car brands.

BeyonCa GT Opus 1: 2023 launch

There is currently no word on the engine of the BeyonCa GT Opus 1: its power is not yet known, but the Chinese manufacturer specifies that it will be equipped with Battery 130 kWhwhich will use a 800 V architecture to provide ultra-fast charging.

Production and first deliveries of the BeyonCa GT Opus 1 are scheduled for 2023 yearat a price of about one million yuan, which is equivalent 140,900 euros. The production version of the BeyonCa GT Opus 1 will be presented at the next one Shanghai Motor Showwhich will open its doors to visitors in April 2023.

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