HIPHI HAS UNVEILED A TRI-MOTOR ELECTRIC HYPERCAR
The HiPhi A is a four-door, four-seat electric hypercar from Chinese premium EV manufacturer Human Horizons, producing 1,287 bhp from a tri-motor setup and capable of accelerating from 0 to 62 mph in approximately 2.0 seconds. Revealed at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2023, the HiPhi A targets the top tier of the electric hypercar market occupied by the Rimac Nevera and Pininfarina Battista, while adding four genuine passenger seats and a distinctive design language derived from HiPhi's Z saloon and X SUV.
HiPhi A Powertrain and Performance
The tri-motor architecture places one motor on the front axle and two on the rear, with each motor from Wesail New Energy Automotive described as lightweight, compact, ultra-quiet, and capable of spinning to 22,000 rpm. At peak, the battery unit developed in-house by HiPhi can discharge 1.5 MW of power, a figure that translates directly into the 1,287 bhp output and a top speed of 187 mph.
The HiPhi A's chassis incorporates active rear-wheel steering, variable damping shock absorbers, and torque-vectoring for individual wheel control. HiPhi claims these systems together improve cornering performance by 15% and braking distances by 10% compared to a vehicle without them. The front-to-rear weight distribution is 50:50, a figure made easier to achieve by the tri-motor layout.
What Makes the HiPhi A Different from Other Electric Hypercars?
The most significant differentiator is the HiPhi A's four-seat configuration. Most electric hypercars in this performance bracket are either two-seaters or sacrifice rear-seat practicality for a token third row. The HiPhi A is designed as a genuine four-person grand tourer capable of delivering hypercar performance without requiring the occupants to sit sideways or fold themselves into symbolic rear quarters.
The 800-volt platform enables faster charging and lower heat generation at peak outputs, while the in-house motor technology at 22,000 rpm represents a significant advance over most production EV motors, as detailed in Autocar's full technical reveal. The motors maintain their peak power output for over 30 minutes, a key differentiator from battery-limited competitors.
HiPhi A Design and Pricing
Externally, the HiPhi A inherits recognisable elements from HiPhi's Z and X models, including the active lighting signature and the brand's distinctive door architecture, then layers on carbon fibre trim, matte paint options, a prominent rear wing, and wider track and tyres than any other HiPhi model. The cockpit is driver-centred with digital instrumentation and rear-seat passenger accommodation that balances the performance brief with genuine grand touring usability.
Pricing is expected to fall around the 100,000 euro mark, positioning the HiPhi A aggressively against European competitors, a fact noted by Top Gear's first look at the HiPhi A. First customer deliveries were planned for early 2025.
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