# Game-Inspired Electric Vehicles Peugeot Designs the New Inception EV With Game-Like Steering By Amy Duong | Published 2023-01-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inception-ev References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/01/06/peugeot-inception-ev-gets-video-game-like-steering-input-with-advanced-display/) & [media.stellantis](https://www.media.stellantis.com/uk-en/peugeot/press/peugeot-reveals-inception-concept)  [Peugeot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypersquare) introduces its new Inception EV concept, which is a new [electric vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-next) that envisions what futuristic cars are to look like. It was presented during CES 2023 and has a level 4 autonomy design with interiors that are full of technology and elevated incorporations. The company highlights the Hypersquare steering control that is inspired by [dynamic gaming culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-airconsole) and sci-fi themes. It also has a next-generation i-Cockpit of Inception that controls the Hypersquare system. All of the controls in the car include climate control, music volume, and drive mode -- these are actuated by moving the thumb on the display segment. This seamless feature helps with distraction-free driving that helps focus on the roads. Image Credit: Peugeot ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Game-inspired Electric Vehicles:** Peugeot's Inception EV design highlights how gaming culture and sci-fi themes could influence the development of electric vehicles. - **Level 4 Autonomy Design:** The Inception EV's level 4 autonomy design suggests that the development of fully autonomous electric vehicles is not far off. - **Next-generation I-cockpit:** The Inception EV's next-generation i-Cockpit demonstrates how technology can be integrated into vehicle interiors to create a more immersive driving experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The Inception EV design could disrupt the automotive industry by setting the standard for future electric vehicles that incorporate gaming and sci-fi themes. - **Technology Industry:** The Inception EV's technology integration, including the i-Cockpit and Hypersquare steering system, presents opportunities for further collaboration between the automotive and technology industries. - **Entertainment Industry:** The Inception EV's incorporation of gaming culture and sci-fi themes could open up new opportunities for collaborations between the automotive and entertainment industries, such as creating interactive driving experiences or tie-ins with popular gaming franchises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interoid-ev.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mg-maze.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-subcompact-suv.md) - [Steering Wheel-Free Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innerspace.md) - [Game Controller Steering Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afeela-sedan.md) - [Rectangular Steering Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypersquare.md) - [In-Car Gaming Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-afeela-ev.md) - [Streamlined Digital EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infiniti-vision-qe-concept.md) - [Video Game-Like Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milano-vision-gt.md)