A car described by some as a wheeled spaceship, the HiPhi Z, has just hit the production line in China and is one of the industry’s most striking cars.
There hasn’t been much information about the new model from manufacturer Human Horizons since it was first shown in production form in early July. Over the last few months, the car manufacturer has been advancing with the development of the car and on December 20, the first examples were rolled out of the factory.
Much like the HiPhi X crossover, the exterior design of the HiPhi Z is quite different from any other car out there. Beyond the eye-catching Z shape, it also has a very attractive front fascia with an elaborate set of LED headlamps and a rectangular grille finished in gloss black.
The unique design choices of the Human Horizons car continue at the rear of the EV where there is a prominent LED light bar, a small rear window and a large diffuser. There is also a large spoiler sticking out of the roof. Found in the HiPhi Z’s cabin are complex LED ambient lighting on the dashboard and a large central infotainment screen that can be positioned vertically or horizontally, a complex Head-Up display as well as a 23-speaker Meridian audio system as standard.
Underlying the car is a 120 kWh battery pack. The battery is mated to a single electric motor driving the rear wheels and producing 300 hp and 302 lb-ft (410 Nm) of torque. If customers so desire, there is also a dual-motor all-wheel drive model that develops 600 hp and 604 lb-ft (820 Nm) of torque.
Human Horizons says this model can reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds. Adding to the EV’s appeal is the fact that it can travel up to 705 km (438 miles) on a single charge.
Customers in China can pick up a HiPhi Z key for between 610,000 yuan and 630,000 yuan. The first deliveries will begin in January 2023.
