Designed in Germany, engineered in Silicon Valley, and manufactured in China, Byton’s first model—the 2021 M-Byte SUV—is a truly global effort that the upstart automaker hopes will make a splash in the premium EV marketplace.
When it goes on sale, the M-Byte will be available with either a rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive electric powertrain. Rear-wheel-drive models are powered by a single 268-hp electric motor, while all-wheel-drive models come with two motors and a combined horsepower figure of 402. Byton says the single-motor rear-wheel-drive setup is good for a 7.5-second zero-to-100-kmh time.
Either battery can be charged via 150-kWDC fast charging for up to 80-percent battery capacity in just 35 minutes; the M-Byte also will be able to charge at home outlets using either 110 or 220 volts.
Besides being packed full of tech features, the M-Byte’s interior appears to be well appointed in stitched leather with metallic accents. Diamond-patterned textures throughout the cabin provide some visual punch, but the M-Byte’s party piece is the front seats, which can swivel inward to make it easier to have a conversation with rear-seat passengers while on the move.
- Number of seats : 5
- Luggage capacity: 550 L
- Range: 400 km
- Max speed: 190 km/h
- 0 to 100km: 7.5 sec
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