Dafenqi Power Technology (Beijing)

Dafenqi Power Technology (Beijing), operating as Davinci Motor, is a Beijing-based company established in 2013 that is focused on the manufacturing and development of high-performance electric motorcycles. The company's R&D team is comprised of engineers from Tsinghua University, one of China's most prestigious institutions. Davinci Motor operates in the electric vehicle market, targeting consumers who are seeking environmentally conscious and technologically advanced motorcycles. The company has received an undisclosed amount in a Series B funding round on January 19, 2024, with investors including Zhongshan Investment Holdings, Tongding Interconnection Information Company, and Xinhui Capital.

The business model centers on direct-to-consumer sales, with customers able to reserve motorcycles through the company's website and app. Davinci Motor also has plans for global expansion, with intentions to build an assembly plant in the United States and a central hub in the Netherlands to manage overseas logistics and operations. The company's flagship product is the DC100, an electric motorcycle that Davinci Motor refers to as a "two-wheeled robot". This branding stems from the vehicle's integration of over 1,000 computer chips and more than 200 sensors that monitor environmental conditions, vehicle status, and road conditions to optimize performance. The DC100 is designed to appeal to both experienced riders and those new to motorcycling by offering a combination of high performance and ease of use.

The DC100 features a 17.7 kWh battery pack that powers a motor delivering 135 horsepower and 850 Nm of torque, enabling acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in approximately 3 seconds and reaching a top speed of 200 km/h. It offers a maximum range of around 400 km and can be fully charged in about 30 minutes using a DC fast charger. The motorcycle's chassis is a one-piece aluminum alloy frame, and it is equipped with high-end components like Brembo brakes and Bitubo suspension. A key feature of the DC100 is its advanced rider-assist system, which includes Hill-Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, a Combined Braking System (CBS), and a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS). The motorcycle also integrates with a smartphone app that functions as the key and dashboard, displaying real-time vehicle data and supporting over-the-air firmware updates.

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