Rocket Booster on an Electric Supercar: Dreame Promises 0-100 in 0.9 Seconds

Dreame Technology, a Chinese company known so far for smart appliances and robotic vacuum cleaners, has announced its intention to enter the electric car market, starting with a hypercar ready to redefine the limits of acceleration and beyond. During the global event "Dreame Next" in Silicon Valley, the company presented the Nebula Next 01 Jet Edition, an electric concept characterized by a decidedly unconventional technical solution.

At the core of the project is a hybrid propulsion system that combines an electric powertrain with a rocket unit: two internally developed solid fuel boosters capable, according to claims, of delivering up to 100 kN of thrust with a response time of approximately 150 milliseconds. The ambitious goal is to reach 100 km/h in just 0.9 seconds.

This value, under the current state of physics applied to tires, is difficult to achieve with mechanical traction alone. The most advanced electric hypercars are already limited by grip, making any further increase in power at low speeds ineffective. Therefore, Dreame's choice to introduce thrust independent of the wheels represents a radical attempt to overcome this constraint.

However, the rocket system raises significant questions both practically and environmentally: unlike solutions based on compressed air — like the "SpaceX" package hypothesized for Tesla's new Roadster — the use of solid fuel involves much more complex refueling and management logics, in addition to questioning the very concept of zero-emission mobility during the use of boosters.

The Jet Edition derives from the Nebula 1 concept, already presented as a supercar with 1,876 CV, and is part of a broader strategy through which Dreame aims to create "the fastest car in the world," with possible production starting by 2027. The company also announced a partnership with BNP Paribas to build a facility near Berlin.

In addition to performance components, the vehicle integrates advanced technologies in various fields. The solid-state sulfur-based battery promises an energy density greater than 450 Wh/kg and a stated range exceeding 550 km (CLTC cycle), although large-scale production is still in the preparatory phase.

The chassis adopts a complete steer-by-wire architecture, with 14 degrees of freedom and response times on the order of milliseconds, allowing for advanced maneuvers such as on-the-spot turns and dynamic control in critical conditions, including tire blowouts.

On the autonomous driving front, Dreame focuses on a vision-language-action (VLA) model-based architecture designed to combine environmental understanding, continuous learning, and human-machine cooperation. The system has been tested in complex scenarios, including thick fog and mountainous roads.

Supporting the sensor system is the proprietary DHX1 LiDAR system, with 4,320 lines and detection capabilities up to 600 meters, able to identify low-reflectivity objects and small obstacles at great distances.

The cockpit integrates locally executed AI models for proactive services and coordination with smart home devices, configuring the car as a central node of a smart ecosystem. Notably, the presentation featured Sebastian Thrun, a Stanford professor and a key figure in autonomous driving development, who highlighted the potential of the interdisciplinary approach adopted by Dreame.

Despite numerous technical and operational uncertainties, the project reflects the excitement and innovation that new Chinese players are bringing to the industry. Dreame, despite coming from a sector far removed from the automotive world, could therefore surprise, much like Xiaomi has done in recent years.