Peugeot RCZ Vision concept transforms coupe into 1000-volt grand tourer with 600km of range

Solid-state battery technology, 10-minute charging times and holographic displays are among some of the reasons the RCZ Vision is turning heads in Paris

Peugeot has unveiled a modern-day successor to the RCZ at the Paris Motor Show, which transforms the front-driven coupe into a 1000-volt monster with grand touring built in mind.

For now, it remains a concept but Peugeot has said it may go into production in the coming years, with the brand already developing key hardware for the concept, such as the 110mm solid-state battery collaboration with the US-based Factorial Energy.

That battery is said to offer up to 600km of range and a 10-80 percent charging time of just 10 minutes, making the reborn RCZ Vision a long-legged EV that’s quick to get back on the road.

On the road, it’s said to achieve an efficiency of 11.5 kWh/100km according to the WLTP standard.

Both brake-by-wire and steer-by-wire (meaning there is no physical connection between the driver and the turning wheels or brakes), feature on the concept, controlled by the ‘Hypersquare’ steering wheel, which is joined by a series of transparent Micro LED displays to beam information into the cabin.

A power output of 372 kW is cited but it’s not clear how many motors or driven wheels are at play, with Peugeot putting far greater emphasis on the Level 2++ hands-free autonomous driving system.

The design is clearly striking, with the brand’s three-line lion’s crawl styling found across the front and rear facia, joined by a double-bubble roof which is said to house up to four occupants.