HiPhi is a brand that pushes the boundaries of what customers can accept. The company made a name for itself with the release of its first electric car, the HiPhi X MPV, which features suicide rear doors and falcon-type roof panels that lift up to ease entry. This bold and futuristic design caught the public’s attention and put HiPhi on the map.
The HiPhi X MPV can be described as a Tesla Model X with a split rear door – the top part opens up while the bottom part opens rearwards. This design feature is unique and daring, and it embodies the brand’s philosophy of offering the future of mobility in the present.
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The HiPhi Z, the company’s second electric car, is based on the same platform as the HiPhi X and is similar in length. Both cars share the same bold and futuristic design, with an interior that follows the same theme. HiPhi cars are instantly recognizable and cannot be mistaken for any other brand.
The HiPhi Y, the third car in the brand’s portfolio, is an electric SUV that is smaller than its siblings but still larger than most vehicles in its class. Its design is more conservative than that of the HiPhi X and Z, making it a potential mainstream offering. At 4938 mm in length, the HiPhi Y is only slightly longer than the Polestar 3 and is positioned between the Nio ES6 and the new Nio EC7.
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The HiPhi Y is currently powered by a single electric motor delivering 335 hp to the rear wheels, and the company has not disclosed any performance figures other than its 190 km/h top speed. The HiPhi X and HiPhi Z offer dual-motor drivetrains, with the sedan offering 672 hp and the MPV offering 598 hp. It is likely that the HiPhi Y will eventually receive the dual-motor drivetrain, albeit with lower output to avoid overshadowing its larger siblings.
The HiPhi Y will be officially launched at the Shanghai Auto Show next month, and more details will be revealed. The car’s less controversial design has the potential to attract a wider range of customers, and it could become the brand’s breadwinner, just like the Model 3 and Model Y did for Tesla.
