Human Horizons previews HiPhi A two years before launch

You probably haven’t heard of HiPhi, a brand of EVs from China. The company which makes them -Human Horizons – has only been around for 6 years and launched its first model in 2019. HiPhi has targeted the upper end of the EV market with premium products that have been selling well (according to reports from China), and will enter some European markets next year.

To date, it has launched three models (the most recent being the HiPhi Y in April, this year) and these will be joined by another new model, the HiPhi A, which will make its public debut tomorrow at the Guangzhou Auto Show.

Unlike its other models, the HiPhi A is a collaborative product which the company developed together with WESail New Energy Automotive, a company which is engaged in technology development, transfer, consulting and services related to New Energy Vehicles. Besides HiPhi-developed battery and motor technology, the new model also benefits from technical expertise and innovation from ShanghaiTech University.

To be produced in limited numbers during the first quarter of 2025, the HiPhi A has the same futuristic aesthetics of the rest of the brand’s range. A carbonfibre and matte paint finish outlines the body with wide front and rear wing panels and extra wide tyres delivering strong visual impact.

The interior of the 4-door 4-seater digital EV hypercar offers all of the LuxTech details that can be found in other HiPhi models. These include the front-row driver focused set-up featuring the HiPhi Bot, and the spacious and comfortable rear area.

“HiPhi A will showcase extreme performance, with a 0 – 100 km/h time in just over 2 seconds and a targeted top speed of almost 300 km/h. It will be the first vehicle with HiPhi’s own in-house-developed high-performance powertrain – both battery pack and motors,” said David Ding, HiPhi Founder, Chairman & CEO.

With an 800V platform, the electric drive assembly has a front single-motor drive and rear dual-motor drive layout. The three motors adopt industry-leading ultra-high-speed carbonfibre rotor design, matched with full oil-cooling and magnetic cylinder coil direct-cooling technology, enabling ultra-high speeds of 22,000 rpm and ultra-long-time high power output of more than 30 minutes.

With advanced technology, the HiPhi A’s motors are lightweight, compact, ultra-quiet, and upgradable. Peak power is up to 1,305 ps, with electrical energy from a battery pack that is claimed to be able to discharge 1.5MW of power at its peak.

In an industry first, the innovative battery pack has a carbonfibre shield underneath it that is bullet-proof, while the top is protected by a fireproof- sprayed carbonfibre cover. HiPhi’s cloud control battery technology ensures high performance, efficiency. optimisation as well as safety.

The HiPhi A is also the first car to innovatively use aircraft-grade TC4 titanium alloy in automotive interior and exterior trim. This is in addition to high-performance aluminium alloys, nano-ceramics and other materials in the chassis.

Advanced chassis technologies include rear-wheel active steering and CDC continuously variable damping. With a front-to-rear axle weight ratio close to 50:50 and HiPhi’s own torque vectoring control technology, agile handling is promised.

“Current trends will always continue to evolve and change with the advancement of technology and the passage of time, while classic and refined luxury has an enduring appeal. From the internal combustion engine era to the new era of intelligent electric mobility, the top hypercars should represent the pinnacle of innovative technology while still paying tribute to the classics, showcasing the transformative nature as a way to look toward the future. The combination of HiPhi’s luxury product concept, first-class development and industrial capabilities with WESail New Energy Automotive’s Apollo supercar elements, combined with the, makes HiPhi A what it is – a true work of art for this new era,” said Mr. Ding.

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