Unboxed: BYTON shows First Premium Smart Electric SUV M-Byte (FOTO)

Frankfurt (ots) -

- BYTON M-Byte unveiled at IAA Frankfurt
- M-Byte´s 48-inch Display is the world´s largest in a production car
- BYTON is about to close its $500 million C-round fundraising

BYTON, the premium brand for smart electric vehicles, today
unveiled the BYTON M-Byte at IAA Frankfurt. With the innovative
M-Byte cockpit, centered around a 48-inch curved Display - the
world's largest in automotive industry - BYTON fulfills its promise
of implementing a user-centric operating philosophy. Users can
interact with the display via 7-inch Driver Tablet, 8-inch Co-Driver
Tablet, gesture control, voice commands (partnering with Amazon
Alexa), and hard-buttons.

The BYTON M-Byte is available with a 72 kWh battery (360 km / 224
miles WLTP range) and as extended version with 95 kWh (460 km / 286
miles). The rear wheel drive version offers 200 kW of power. The 4WD
comes with an additional 150 kW front e-motor. AC charging is up to
22 kW, while DC fast charging is up to 150 kW. That allows recharging
100 km / 62 miles of range in a competitive 10 minutes.

The BYTON M-Byte is the start-up's first model to go into series
production in its own plant in Nanjing, China. With an entry price
starting at 45,000 Euro (without VAT and subsidies) and superior
space, the car is the most approachable premium EV for everyday use.

BYTON plans to start production for the Chinese market in middle
of 2020. Pre-orders in Europe and North America start in 2020,
followed by market entry 2021.

BYTON is about to close its $500 million C-round fundraising.
Investors include FAW Group who recently signed a C-Round investment
agreement with BYTON. Other investors include the industrial
investment fund Nanjing municipal government.

About BYTON

BYTON aims to create a premium brand rooted in China which has a
global reach. Its global headquarters, intelligent manufacturing base
and R&D center are located in Nanjing, China, while its North
American headquarters, devoted to intelligent car experience,
autonomous driving, whole vehicle integration and other cutting-edge
technologies, is based in the Silicon Valley. The company's vehicle
concept and design center is located in Munich. BYTON also has
offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong to handle external
affairs, marketing, sales, design and investor relations.

Official website: www.byton.com

Further Information:
BYTON Newsroom https://www.byton.com/company/newsroom

Pictures of BYTON:
BYTON Flickr Account
(https://www.flickr.com/photos/byton)

Global PR Contacts: https://www.byton.com/contact

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