A radical new concept car claiming rocket-like acceleration and next-generation autonomous tech has been unveiled by Chinese tech company Dreame Technology.
Revealed at the Dreame Next showcase in San Francisco, the Nebula Next 01 Jet Edition is an electric supercar concept that pushes the boundaries of four-wheeled performance – at least on paper.
At the centre of the experimental concept car is what Dreame calls a ‘jet engine’ system, though it’s actually a custom-made dual solid-fuel rocket booster setup.
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The company claims the system can respond in just 150 milliseconds, producing peak thrust of 100kN of torque (100,000Nm) and launching the Next 01 from 0-100km/h in a claimed 0.9 seconds – a figure that would eclipse the fastest production electric vehicles (EVs) if achieved.
Dreame hasn’t confirmed whether the concept has run or been tested in real-world conditions.
While those headline numbers grab attention, the standard Nebula NEXT 01 electric supercar on which the concept is based is itself no slouch.
Dreame says its regular supercar produces around 1400kW of power and more than 1500Nm of torque from its quad-motor electric drivetrain. Top speed and driving range figures haven’t been detailed.
Alongside the performance claims, Dreame also used the event to debut its new DHX1 LiDAR unit, developed under the Nebula Next program.
Unlike conventional systems that map basic outlines of objects, the company says its new sensor can capture ultra-high-definition environmental data, detecting fine details such as potholes, debris and traffic signage, and can even track pedestrian movements from a distance.
Underpinning the concept is Dreame’s new autonomous driving platform, built on what it calls a third-generation VLA (Vision-Language-Action) and World Model architecture.
Two systems have been outlined: an Level 2++ setup capable of full urban navigation from start to finish, and a more advanced Level 3+ system designed for fully unmanned driving.
In March, Dreame confirmed plans to enter the Australian and New Zealand markets, describing them as key to its expansion into the automotive sector. The company is expected to reveal a range of SUVs later this year ahead of a local launch on both sides of the Tasman in 2027.
A production version of the Nebula Next 01 supercar – without the rocket boosters – is also slated to enter production in 2027.
Whether the rocket-assisted Jet Edition will ever reach showrooms, however, remains unclear.