This New Chinese EV Comes With A Cute 3D Holographic Assistant

China’s car industry may have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic but it is on the road to recovery and yet another all-electric vehicle from the nation has been unveiled. Say hello to the Bestune E01.

Bestune is a brand from First Auto Works (FAW), previously branded ‘Besturn,’ and the E01 will hit the local market next month. From a visual standpoint, the SUV has a long hood as well as a set of thin headlights. Viewed from the side, pronounced creases on the doors immediately catch the eye, as do the pop-out door handles and the aerodynamic wheels.

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As for the rear, the Bestune E01 includes a spoiler stretching off the roof, LED taillights and a full-width light bar. Car News China notes the SUV is 4,639 mm long (182.6 inches), 1,880 mm wide (74 inches), and 1,640 mm tall (64.5 inches) with a 2,810 mm (110.6 inch) wheelbase. It tips the scales at 1,810 kg (3,990 lbs) and offers seating for five.

Yes, that’s a virtual holographic assistant

Your virtual assistant

The inside is where things get really interesting. Sitting atop the dashboard is a crystal-shaped ‘enclosure’ that houses a tiny holographic assistant. Customers can choose between various different holographic figures should they want something different than the scantily-clad figurine pictured. Elsewhere, the Bestune E01 has a large central infotainment screen and a fully digital instrument cluster. A third touchscreen is also used to control various vehicle functions such as the climate control.

Powering the SUV is a 190 hp electric motor that also produces 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque. Providing this motor with juice is a 61.34 kWh battery pack and the E01 is said to be good for a 170 km/h (105 mph) top speed. It also has an NEDC range of 450 km (279 miles).