The HiPhi Z is a battery electric five-door shooting brake car from Chinese car manufacturer HiPhi. The vehicle was first presented as a concept in China in November 2021.[2][3] The car is sold alongside the HiPhi X, an SUV that shares much of its electric platform with the HiPhi Z.

HiPhi Z
Overview
ManufacturerHiPhi
Also calledHiPhi A
ProductionDecember 2022[1] – present
Model years2022–present
AssemblyChina: Yancheng (DYK)
Designer
  • Zhang Shaolei (exterior)
  • Yao Yu-Cheng (interior)
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style5-door shooting brake
LayoutDual-motor, four-wheel drive
Doors
RelatedHiPhi X
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous motor
Transmission1-speed fixed gear
Battery120 kWh lithium-ion
Electric range550 km (342 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,150 mm (124.0 in)
Length5,036 mm (198.3 in)
Width2,018 mm (79.4 in)
Height1,438 mm (56.6 in)
Kerb weight2,950 kg (6,504 lb)

History edit

The HiPhi Z was first revealed to the public in Shanghai in November 2021 in pre-production form and was officially launched in the summer of 2022 at the Chengdu Motor Show, China.[4]

Customer deliveries commenced from 2023 in China, with a planned expansion into Europe.[5] The production car is built alongside the HiPhi X[6] at the Dongfeng Yueda Kia (DYK) plant in Yancheng Province, China, as part of a collaborative arrangement between Human Horizons and the Yueda Group.[7]

Interior and technology edit

 
Interior

Like the HiPhi X,[8] the HiPhi Z can communicate with its surroundings via its PML ("Programmable Matrix Lighting"), with the HiPhi Z adding the "Star Ring" ISD ("Intelligent Signal Display"), which allows messages and graphics to feature on the Z's doors, using over 4000 LEDs.[9]

A touchscreen is situated in the center of the dashboard, between the driver and passenger. This screen is mounted on a robotic multi-axis arm which moves automatically to orientate itself with the driver.[10]

HiPhi A edit

 
HiPhi A

The HiPhi A is the upgraded version of the HiPhi Z. Originally rumored to be the HiPhi Z GT, the vehicle is based on the HiPhi Z, and features a widebody kit and large spoilers with enhanced air intakes. The A stands for Apollo and Accelerator.[11]

References edit

  1. ^ "HiPhi Z: China's Most Futuristic EV Has Entered Production". Carscoops. December 21, 2022.
  2. ^ Mihalascu, Dan (2022-07-07). "Human Horizons Reveals More About Its 438-Mile HiPhi Z Electric GT". insideevs.com. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
  3. ^ Tycho de Feijter (7 July 2022). "Wild HiPhi Z Electric Sedan From China's Human Horizons Edges Closer To Production". motorauthority.com.
  4. ^ "Wild HiPhi Z electric sedan from China's Human Horizons edges closer to production". www.motorauthority.com. 8 July 2022. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  5. ^ "Premium EV brand, HiPhi, plans expansion into Europe – Hydra EVC". 19 April 2023. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  6. ^ Horizons, Human. "HiPhi X Super SUV Tops Domestic Premium EV Sales for September". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  7. ^ "Dongfeng-Yueda-Kia to produce Human Horizon's first car in 2021_nine". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  8. ^ HiPhi X - Programmable Matrix Lighting, retrieved 2023-05-31
  9. ^ 2023 Hiphi Z Exterior and Interior, this car comes from 2041!, retrieved 2023-05-31
  10. ^ "HUMAN HORIZONS REVEALS MORE OF ULTRA-FUTURISTIC DIGITAL GT HIPHI Z". IoT Automotive News. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  11. ^ 高转青年. "1305马力!高合出大招!极氪001FR:我被针对了?_哔哩哔哩_bilibili" [1,305 horsepower! HiPhi makes a big move! JiKr001FR: Am I being targeted? _bilibili_bilibili]. www.bilibili.com (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 2024-02-17.