HiPhi Unveils Europe Bound SUV Claiming 500+ Mile Range
Premium BEV maker, HiPhi, has debuted its latest mid-sized SUV destined for the European market claiming up to more than 500 miles on a single charge.
The Y SUV, unveiled at its global event in Shanghai, joins HiPhi’s dual flagship models, the X ‘Super SUV’ and Z ‘Digital GT’ and comes in three levels of specification which consists of Flagship, Long Range, Elite and Pioneer versions. The Long Range model comes equipped with a 115kWh battery and can travel up to a 503 mile electric range while the standard battery is 76.6kWh, giving up to 347 miles of range.
Four-wheel, dual motor versions have peak power of up to 371kW (497bhp), claiming acceleration from 0-62mph in 4.7 seconds. Rear-wheel-drive single motor versions have peak power of 247kW (331bhp). At the same time, HiPhi Y is equipped with front double wishbone suspension and rear five-link suspension. A chassis integrated control system uniformly deploys various actuators to achieve the best body control, while the active all-wheel-steering improves stability at high speeds and agility at low speeds.
Cabin technology features three infotainment screens, including a 17-inch OLED center display, 15-inch HD front passenger touch screen and 12.3-inch full LCD instrument screen. All models also receive a 22.9-inch HD color heads-up display and a 9.2-inch streaming media rearview mirror. Behind the front passenger touch screen is a HiPhi Box high-performance computer equipped with a Qualcomm 8250 chip, able to support media casting and Bluetooth connectivity for a keyboard and mouse.
HiPhi Y is also equipped with a Meridian Audio System, featuring up to 25 speakers throughout the car, including two speakers only for the driver. The maximum power output of the amplifier platform is 2,820W and the system has 7.1.4 surround sound.
The HiPhi Y is available to order now, with examples already delivered to HiPhi Hub showrooms all over China. Customers in Europe will also be able to order a HiPhi Y before the end of 2023, with first deliveries in 2024.
— Paul Myles is a seasoned automotive journalist based in Europe. Follow him on Twitter @Paulmyles_ and Threads
