HiPhi Z

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HiPhi Z
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Overview
Manufacturer HiPhi
ProductionDecember 2022 [1] – present
Model years 2022–present
AssemblyChina: Yancheng (DYK)
Designer
  • Zhang Shaolei (exterior)
  • Yao Yu-Cheng (interior)
Body and chassis
Class Executive car (E)
Body style 5-door shooting brake
Layout Dual-motor, four-wheel drive
Doors
Related HiPhi X
Powertrain
Electric motor Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Transmission 1-speed fixed gear
Battery 120 kWh lithium-ion
Electric range 550 km (342 mi)

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.

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History

HiPhi Z rear 2023 HiPhi Z (rear).jpg
HiPhi Z rear

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 an arrangement between Human Horizons and the Yueda Group. [7]

Interior and technology

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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 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

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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]

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