Beijing Radiance Concept Previews A Potential Tesla Model S Competitor

BIAC’s Beijing brand has introduced the new Radiance concept in China.

The company didn’t say much about the car, but it reportedly previews an upcoming production model that will complete with the Tesla Model S.

As a result, it’s an electric vehicle that features a range of 497 miles (800 km) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). The model also has a Level 4 semi-autonomous driving system to battle Tesla’s Autopilot.

Little else is known about the car, but it features an enclosed grille, a metallic front splitter and a wide LED lighting strip. Moving further back, there’s streamlined bodywork, flush-mounted door handles and suicide rear doors.

Other notable styling features include aerodynamic wheels, video camera mirrors and a long flowing roofline. There are also full-width LED taillights and a stylish greenhouse.

The upscale design continues in the cabin as there are four individual seats which are separated by consoles. The seats also have unique backrests with a semi-open center section that has a copper colored surround.

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Elsewhere, there’s a large infotainment system and a digital instrument cluster mounted inside the steering wheel. The interior also has a minimalist design and largely avoids traditional switchgear.

There’s no word on when the rumored production model will be launched, but the Radiance looks far sleeker than the rest of Beijing’s lineup which includes models such as the X3, X5 and BJ90.