In the realm of electric cars, few make quite as much of an impression on the road as the HiPhi Z. Developed by Human Horizons and first unveiled last year, the car’s striking presence is undeniable, whether or not you’re a fan of its design.
As an unconventional vehicle, many are curious to see if it’s any good. One YouTuber, Wheelsboy, was eager to jump behind the wheel of the HiPhi Z and share his thoughts. His comprehensive review offers an in-depth tour of the car’s exterior and interior design, and to everyone’s surprise, it is even crazier than initially thought.
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The HiPhi Z’s exterior design is one-of-a-kind. Outfitted with over 4,000 individual LEDs, the car can display images on parts of the front and rear fascias, as well as on the doors. Curiously, the LEDs on the doors can only be configured to display English letters and not Chinese characters.
Inside, the HiPhi Z is just as unique. The automaker has done away with the trio of displays found in the HiPhi X crossover and replaced them with a single 15-inch center screen and a complicated head-up display. What sets this screen apart is that it is mounted to three robotic arms, which not only allow it to rotate between portrait and landscape orientations but also tilt upwards, downwards, and side to side. Drivers can manually adjust the angle of the screen, or it will change automatically based on the position of the front seat.
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The HiPhi Z is available in both four and five-seat variants, with the carmaker noting that most customers opt for the four-seater. Rather than traditional rear door handles, buttons must be pressed to open and close the doors.
Powering the HiPhi Z are front and rear-mounted electric motors driven by a 120 kWh battery pack. The car is capable of 494 kW (662 hp) and 820 Nm (605 lb-ft) of torque, allowing it to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.8 seconds.
The HiPhi Z is a revolutionary electric car that defies convention. With its eye-catching design and cutting-edge technology, it’s sure to turn heads on the road. While it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, the HiPhi Z is a bold statement in the world of electric vehicles, pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo.
