HiPhi Z

Not to be confused with Nissan Z-car, Honda Z, Lincoln Z, or BMW Z.

HiPhi Z
Overview
Manufacturer	HiPhi
Production	December 2022 – 2024 [1]
Model years	2022–2024
Assembly	China: 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	Conventional (Front) Suicide doors (Rear)
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)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,150 mm (124.0 in)
Length	5,036 mm (198.3 in)
Width	2,018 mm (79.4 in)
Height	1,439 mm (56.7 in)
Kerb weight	2,950 kg (6,504 lb)

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.

History

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

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

HiPhi A

The HiPhi A is the upgraded version of the HiPhi Z. ^[11] 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.

References

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.^{[ permanent dead link ‍]}
8. HiPhi X - Programmable Matrix Lighting, 21 June 2022, retrieved 2023-05-31
9. 2023 Hiphi Z Exterior and Interior, this car comes from 2041!, 16 August 2022, retrieved 2023-05-31
10. "HUMAN HORIZONS REVEALS MORE OF ULTRA-FUTURISTIC DIGITAL GT HIPHI Z". IoT Automotive News. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
11. Opletal, Jiri (2023-11-15). "Not a concept car! HiPhi A sedan unveiled with 0-100 kph acceleration in 2 seconds, packing 1,287 hp". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-10-04.