Meet the HiPhi A, an all-electric four-door hypercar from China

The HiPhi A was developed in collaboration with WESAIL New Energy Automotive, makers of the Apollo hypercar
The HiPhi A is the brands first hypercar
The HiPhi A is the brands first hypercarHiPhi
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Chinese automaker HiPhi has revealed the HiPhi A, a limited-production electric hypercar. The HiPhi A is the fourth car in the HiPhi range after the X, Y, and Z. Built in collaboration with WESAIL New Energy Automotive, the HiPhi A will use pre-existing tech from its Apollo hypercar project and HiPhi’s own battery and motors.

HiPhi A Design

Building off the design of the HiPhi Z, the HiPhi A takes things up a notch with its hyper-aggressive and futuristic styling. Wide front and rear fenders give it a purposeful stance, while the aggressive aerodynamic elements add an element of race car theatre. A wide carbonfibre rear wing towers over the car to add visual drama and, of course, downforce. The bodywork is a mix of matte paint and carbon fibre, which is meant to accentuate the lines of the HiPhi A.

The rear doors on the HiPhi A are rear-hinged and also feature a LED digital display, which drivers can use to send other road users custom messages. The HiPhi A also uses aircraft-grade titanium alloy in its exterior and interior trim pieces.

The LED panel on the rear doors can display custom messages and even emojis
The LED panel on the rear doors can display custom messages and even emojisHiPhi

HiPhi A Interior

The driver-focused cockpit of the HiPhi A is a mix of carbonfibre and titanium alloy design elements and an impressive array of ambient lighting fixtures. Front and centre is a large infotainment screen supported by the HiPhi Bot, which uses robotic arms to tilt and rotate the screen as per the driver's preferences. Rear-seat passengers are also said to get spacious accommodations to make the HiPhi A a true four-seater.

Cameras and screens replace traditional wing mirrors
Cameras and screens replace traditional wing mirrorsHiPhi

HiPhi A Powertrain

The HiPhi A uses a high-performance battery and motors developed in-house by HiPhi. It employs one motor at the front axle and two at the rear axle for a total output of 1287bhp. The motors are capable of spinning at ultra-high speeds of up to 22,000rpm thanks to carbonfibre rotors, oil cooling, and magnetic cylinder coil direct cooling. The high-performance motors can also run at high output levels for up to 30 minutes at a time.

The HiPhi A’s battery pack is equally impressive and can discharge a maximum of 1.5 megawatts of peak power. To protect the battery pack, HiPhi uses a carbonfibre bullet-proof bottom shield and a fireproof sprayed top cover. HiPhi claims that the HiPhi A will accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in just over two seconds and is targeting a top speed in excess of 300kmph.

The HiPhi A will be produced in limited numbers
The HiPhi A will be produced in limited numbersHiPhi

HiPhi A Chassis

Harnessing the power of the HiPhi A is the brand's latest advanced chassis technology, like rear wheel steering, CDC continuously variable damping, and carbon ceramic brakes. The HiPhi A also boasts a near 50:50 weight distribution and torque vectoring technology to improve handling. 

The HiPhi brand was founded in 2017 and made its debut in Europe earlier this year. The limited-production HiPhi A is slated to enter production in early 2025.

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