Hyptec, the premium new energy vehicle brand under China’s GAC Group, has disclosed regulatory images and technical specifications for the S600 SUV-coupe, an updated and more performance-focused derivative of the Hyptec HL launched in 2023.
Images released in December by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) show the S600 with redesigned front and rear styling, giving it a sportier appearance with more prominent spoilers, sharper lighting elements and a roof-mounted lidar sensor. The visual changes signal a shift toward a more dynamic positioning within Hyptec’s high-end product portfolio.
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Regulatory data show that the Hyptec S600 will be offered in both battery-electric (EV) and extended-range electric (EREV) versions, marking a departure from the EV-only configuration of the earlier Hyptec HL. The S600 measures 5,015 mm in length, 1,933 mm in width and 1,700 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,936 mm.
The EV version is equipped with a 250 kW electric motor, has a listed top speed of 183 km/h and a curb weight of 2,240 kg. The EREV variant pairs a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine producing 118 kW with a 115 kW electric motor, delivering a top speed of 190 km/h and a curb weight of 2,350 kg.
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GAC plans to launch the Hyptec S600 in the Chinese market in the first quarter of 2026, as domestic premium brands continue to broaden their powertrain offerings to compete in the fast-evolving new energy vehicle segment.