Engineering:HiPhi Z

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Short description: Battery electric shooting brake
HiPhi Z
Overview
ManufacturerHiPhi
ProductionDecember 2022–2024[1]
Model years2022–2024
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
  • Conventional (Front)
  • Suicide doors (Rear)
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)
Height1,439 mm (56.7 in)
uk|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight2,950 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") system, 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 in collaboration with Apollo Automobil, and debuted at Auto Guangzhou 2023 with plans to start deliveries in 2025.[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.

Sales

Year China
2023 429[12]
2024 89[13]

References

  1. "HiPhi Z: China's Most Futuristic EV Has Entered Production". December 21, 2022. https://www.carscoops.com/2022/12/chinas-most-striking-ev-has-entered-production/. 
  2. Mihalascu, Dan (2022-07-07). "Human Horizons Reveals More About Its 438-Mile HiPhi Z Electric GT" (in en-US). https://insideevs.com/news/596900/human-horizons-reveals-more-about-its-438-mile-hiphi-z-electric-gt/. 
  3. Tycho de Feijter (7 July 2022). "Wild HiPhi Z Electric Sedan From China's Human Horizons Edges Closer To Production". motorauthority.com. https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1136423_wild-hiphi-z-electric-sedan-from-china-s-human-horizons-edges-closer-to-production. 
  4. "Wild HiPhi Z electric sedan from China's Human Horizons edges closer to production". 8 July 2022. https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1136423_wild-hiphi-z-electric-sedan-from-china-s-human-horizons-edges-closer-to-production. 
  5. "Premium EV brand, HiPhi, plans expansion into Europe – Hydra EVC" (in en-GB). 19 April 2023. https://hydraev.co.uk/premium-ev-brand-hiphi-plans-expansion-into-europe/. 
  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". https://www.sohu.com/a/www.sohu.com/a/346584592_352084. 
  8. (in en) HiPhi X - Programmable Matrix Lighting, 21 June 2022, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dShNln9YgVw, retrieved 2023-05-31 
  9. (in en) 2023 Hiphi Z Exterior and Interior, this car comes from 2041!, 16 August 2022, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es5dYDbQZpY, retrieved 2023-05-31 
  10. "HUMAN HORIZONS REVEALS MORE OF ULTRA-FUTURISTIC DIGITAL GT HIPHI Z" (in en-US). https://iot-automotive.news/human-horizons-reveals-more-of-ultra-futuristic-digital-gt-hiphi-z/. 
  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" (in en-US). https://carnewschina.com/2023/11/15/not-a-concept-car-hiphi-a-unveiled-with-0-100-kph-acceleration-in-2-seconds-packing-1287-hp/. 
  12. "December, 2023 auto sales of Dongfeng-Yueda-Kia _in China - Gasgoo". https://autonews.gasgoo.com/sales/article/72824.html. 
  13. "【易车销量榜】全国2024年高合汽车零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车". https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?flag=2024&brandId=349.